Cape Verde: Savings, percent of GDP

The latest value from 2025 is 21.13 percent, an increase from 20.25 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 23.38 percent, based on data from 72 countries. Historically, the average for Cape Verde from 2007 to 2025 is 26.85 percent. The minimum value, 17.55 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 37.32 percent was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The savings in Cape Verde and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.

Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.