Cape Verde
Country in Africa
In brief
Protected areas: 0.2% (2025). World rank 194 of 213 (1 = best); in Africa, 49 of 54. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 577 (2022). World rank 152 of 183; in Africa, 42 of 53. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 59.7% (2022). World rank 150 of 178 (1 = best); in Africa, 46 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 0% → 0.2%.