The Republic of Cabo Verde faces some structural economic challenges, mostly due to its location and topography, which were exacerbated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism – a sector the country largely depends on for income and jobs. UNFPA and its partners have contributed to the country’s development results, supporting new health and education policies and the promotion of gender equality, among other initiatives.
The National Commission for the Assessment of Perinatal and Maternal Mortality was reactivated to monitor and analyse statistical data and implement public policies aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality
Four humanized childbirth services were established across three islands, benefiting over 42,700 women across two phases
Over 2,100 adolescents accessed comprehensive sexuality education activities across multiple municipalities on the islands of Santiago, São Vicente and Santo Antão.
Over 3,200 young people directly benefited from the YouthConnekt Cabo Verde platform
Enhanced data production and analysis supported the Household Income and Expenditure Survey, revealing absolute poverty declined from 35.5 per cent in 2015 to 24.75 per cent in 2025 and extreme poverty halved from 4.56 to 2.28 per cent
Over 30,000 youth and adolescents accessed essential services and confidential counselling through the sexual and reproductive health hotline operated by NGO VERDEFAM across the islands
The designations employed and the presentation of material on the map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNFPA concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The dotted line represents approximately the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir agreed upon by India and Pakistan. The final status of Jammu and Kashmir has not yet been agreed upon by the parties.
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