UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Is Cape Verde safe? 🇨🇻
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As of October 2026, Cape Verde scores 74/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 2 Cape Verde destinations assessed, Mindelo scores highest (75/100), while Praia scores lowest (73/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Cabo Verde: exercise a high degree of caution.
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Cape Verde destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Cape Verde safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 75 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2020 | 7.0 / 100k | 57 | World Bank Open Data (2020) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2016 | 51.7% | 50 | UN SDG Global Database (2016) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2016 | 5.4% | 74 | UN SDG Global Database (2016) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 81/100 | 81 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 66/100 | 66 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 16.5 / 100k | 50 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Cape Verde safety FAQ
Is Cape Verde safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Cape Verde averages 74/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 13 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Cape Verde?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Mindelo currently scores highest at 75/100 (Safe). Praia scores lowest at 73/100.
Where does this Cape Verde safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.