Deforestation agriculture plantations in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Deforestation agriculture plantations was 1.77 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Deforestation agriculture plantations in Cape Verde, 2001–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deforestation agriculture plantations in Cape Verde is 1.77, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 2,850.0% on the previous year and up 139.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deforestation agriculture plantations in Cape Verde peaked at 18.65 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.06, in 2019.
That places Cape Verde 154th out of 176 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.05 | 0.22 | 18.65 | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.38 | 0.06 | 8.46 | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.77 | 1.77 | 1.77 | 1 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Cape Verde
- Agriculture share gdp 5.04 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 5.04 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2024)
- Rural population 22.4% (2025)
- Rural population growth -3.3% (2025)
- Rural population 117,962 (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 5.0% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 153.97 million current US$ (2025)
- Milk yields per animal 138.56 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deforestation agriculture plantations in Cape Verde?
- Deforestation agriculture plantations in Cape Verde was 1.77 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deforestation agriculture plantations recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 18.65 in 2002.
- What is the lowest deforestation agriculture plantations recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.06 in 2019.
- How does Cape Verde rank for deforestation agriculture plantations?
- Cape Verde ranks 154th out of 176 countries with data for 2020.
- Is deforestation agriculture plantations rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.2%. 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 Deforestation agriculture plantations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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