Cape Verde: Business freedom

The latest value from 2025 is 80 points, an increase from 72 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 63 points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for Cape Verde from 1996 to 2025 is 64 points. The minimum value, 55 points, was reached in 1996 while the maximum of 85 points was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The Business Freedom index for Cape Verde from The Heritage Foundation measures the ability to start, operate, and close a business. It reflects the overall burden of regulations and the efficiency of the government of Cape Verde in the regulatory process.

Definition: The Business freedom index is based on 10 indicators, using data from the World Bank’s Doing Business study: Starting a business-procedures (number), time (days), cost (% of income per capita), and minimum capital (% of income per capita); Obtaining a license—procedures (number), time (days), and cost (% of income per capita); Closing a business—time (years), cost (% of estate), and recovery rate (cents on the dollar).