Cabo Verde FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Cabo Verde's fdi outflows was 0.84% in 2025, ranked 64th globally. This represents a 10.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Cabo Verde's fdi outflows stood at 0.84% in 2025, a rise of +0.08% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.84% by 2025. Cabo Verde ranked 64th globally.
Cabo Verde’s foreign‑direct investment (FDI) outflows have remained modest over the 45‑year series, rising from a zero baseline in 1980 to a peak of 1.62 % of GDP in 2013 before slipping to a trough of –0.91 % in 2015, reflecting a brief reversal of capital flows during the mid‑2010s. By 2025 the country recorded outflows of 0.84 % of GDP, ranking 64th globally and placing it close to peers such as Colombia (0.87 %) and Equatorial Guinea (0.83 %). The post‑peak decline suggests that domestic investment opportunities and external financing conditions have limited the sustainability of outward FDI, while the recent modest rebound aligns with gradual improvements in the business climate and regional trade integration. Continued diversification of the economy, coupled with stronger institutional frameworks, could reinforce the upward trajectory and expand Cabo Verde’s capacity to generate outbound investment in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.12% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.98% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.84% | +0.08% | #64 |
| 2024 | 0.76% | +0.46% | #105 |
| 2023 | 0.30% | −0.53% | #77 |
| 2022 | 0.83% | +0.86% | #109 |
| 2021 | -0.03% | −0.25% | #28 |
| 2020 | 0.22% | −0.49% | #85 |
| 2019 | 0.71% | +0.29% | #106 |
| 2018 | 0.42% | −0.37% | #97 |
| 2017 | 0.80% | +0.37% | #106 |
| 2016 | 0.42% | +1.33% | #80 |
| 2015 | -0.91% | −1.52% | #9 |
| 2014 | 0.61% | −1.01% | #93 |
| 2013 | 1.62% | +1.04% | #122 |
| 2012 | 0.58% | +0.51% | #86 |
| 2011 | 0.07% | +0.07% | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cabo Verde matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1991. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabo Verde's fdi outflows was 0.84% in 2025. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 10.3% increase from the previous year.
Cabo Verde's fdi outflows peaked at 1.62% in 2013.
The lowest fdi outflows in Cabo Verde was -0.91% in 2015.
Cabo Verde ranks 64th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cabo Verde's fdi outflows is projected to reach 0.84% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Cabo Verde in 2025 was 0.84%. This ranks 64th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cabo-verde_fdi-outflows,
title = {Cabo Verde FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cabo-verde/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}