Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 3.15 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Cape Verde, 2008–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Cape Verde is 3.15 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 81.5% on the previous year and down 79.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Cape Verde peaked at 76.24 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -56.58 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Cape Verde ranks 103rd of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7.16 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | -13.38 % change on previous year | -287.0% |
| 2010 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -135.9% |
| 2011 | 9.02 % change on previous year | +87.5% |
| 2012 | 13.14 % change on previous year | +45.7% |
| 2013 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -82.9% |
| 2014 | -0.1558 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 2015 | 15.21 % change on previous year | -9861.1% |
| 2016 | 12.82 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 2017 | 6.88 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 2018 | 18.19 % change on previous year | +164.2% |
| 2019 | 10.95 % change on previous year | -39.8% |
| 2020 | -56.58 % change on previous year | -616.8% |
| 2021 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -97.3% |
| 2022 | 76.24 % change on previous year | -5158.0% |
| 2023 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -94.3% |
| 2024 | 17.01 % change on previous year | +289.8% |
| 2025 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -81.5% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 3.15 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.43 % change on previous year, 58% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 3.15 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.47 % change on previous year, 58% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Cape Verde changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +9861.1% | -0.1558 % change on previous year | 15.21 % change on previous year |
| 2022 | +5158.0% | -1.51 % change on previous year | 76.24 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -3.11 % change on previous year | -13.38 % change on previous year | 7.16 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 9.31 % change on previous year | -0.1558 % change on previous year | 18.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.11 % change on previous year | -56.58 % change on previous year | 76.24 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
- 100 Democratic Republic of Congo 3.29 % change on previous year compare
- 101 Mauritius 3.25 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Italy 3.16 % change on previous year compare
- 104 El Salvador 3.14 % change on previous year compare
- 105 Netherlands 3.04 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Malawi 3 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Cape Verde
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 23.86 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0078 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 45.25 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 153.85 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 39.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0503 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 291.76 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 60.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4119 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 2,387 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Cape Verde?
- Exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Cape Verde was 3.15 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 76.24 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was -56.58 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Cape Verde rank for exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Cape Verde ranks 103rd out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Exports as a capacity to import Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.