Share of students studying abroad in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Share of students studying abroad was 31.7 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
31.7
Change on year
up 15.4%
World rank
22nd
of 175 countries
All-time high
351.37
in 2001
All-time low
23.69
in 2014
Years of data
20
1999–2018
Share of students studying abroad in Cape Verde, 1999–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of students studying abroad in Cape Verde is 31.7, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 15.4% on the previous year and down 39.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of students studying abroad in Cape Verde peaked at 351.37 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 23.69, in 2014.
Cape Verde ranks 22nd of 175 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of students studying abroad in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 298.87 | — |
| 2000 | 265.17 | -11.3% |
| 2001 | 351.37 | +32.5% |
| 2002 | 167.35 | -52.4% |
| 2003 | 163.59 | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 133.62 | -18.3% |
| 2005 | 116.19 | -13.0% |
| 2006 | 109.26 | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 103.08 | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 52.75 | -48.8% |
| 2009 | 40.17 | -23.8% |
| 2010 | 36.5 | -9.1% |
| 2011 | 32.96 | -9.7% |
| 2012 | 35.86 | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 33.05 | -7.8% |
| 2014 | 23.69 | -28.3% |
| 2015 | 24.62 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 27.08 | +10.0% |
| 2017 | 27.46 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 31.7 | +15.4% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 31.7 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.15, 6.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 31.7 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.63, 4.8× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 298.87 | 298.87 | 298.87 | 1 |
| 2000s | 150.26 | 40.17 | 351.37 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.32 | 23.69 | 36.5 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
- 19 Saint Lucia 38.6 compare
- 20 Eswatini 34.92 compare
- 21 Trinidad and Tobago 33.55 compare
- 23 Malawi 29.82 compare
- 24 Chad 29.35 compare
- 25 Sao Tome and Principe 27.47 compare
More education data for Cape Verde
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 48.74 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 58.16 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3,534 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,132 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,991 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 9,978 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 55,831 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 61,167 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1371 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of students studying abroad in Cape Verde?
- Share of students studying abroad in Cape Verde was 31.7 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of students studying abroad recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 351.37 in 2001.
- What is the lowest share of students studying abroad recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.69 in 2014.
- How does Cape Verde rank for share of students studying abroad?
- Cape Verde ranks 22nd out of 175 countries with data for 2018.
- Is share of students studying abroad rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of students studying abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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