Last update: April 5, 2026
Updated dailyCabo Verde
7 7.4 out of 10
Safety Score
Generally safe
-0.0 vs 7 days ago
Last updated: April 5, 2026 83% data coverage
Cabo Verde has a safety score of 7.4/10 as of April 5, 2026, rated as Low risk. The biggest concern is crime (5.8/10), while the strongest area is health (8.5/10). This score is calculated daily from 8+ independent public sources.
Cabo Verde has a travel safety score of 7.4/10, ranking 87th out of 248 countries globally. This classifies it as a Low risk destination. The strongest category is Health (8.5/10) while the main area of concern is Crime (5.8/10). Data is sourced from 8+ public databases and government advisories, updated daily.
What are the safety risk areas?
Crime 5.8/10
Conflict 6.9/10
Governance 7.3/10
Environment 8.2/10
Health 8.5/10
What do governments say?
Sources (6)
Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Level 2Let op, veiligheidsrisicos
Updated: Mar 19, 2026
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How does Cabo Verde compare to nearby countries?
| Country | Score | Conflict | Crime | Health | Governance | Environment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | 7.8 | 7.8 | 6.6 | 8.1 | 7.4 | 8.6 |
| Seychelles | 7.5 | 6.8 | 5.9 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 9.0 |
| Botswana | 7.4 | 7.4 | 5.8 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Cabo Verde | 7.4 | 6.9 | 5.8 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 8.2 |
| Namibia | 7.1 | 7.0 | 5.9 | 7.6 | 6.7 | 6.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to travel to Cabo Verde in 2026?
Cabo Verde has a safety score of 7.4/10, classified as Low risk.
This score is updated daily using data from 8+ public sources including government advisories, health data, and conflict indicators.
What is the biggest risk when traveling to Cabo Verde?
The area of greatest concern for Cabo Verde is crime, with a score of 5.8/10.
Travelers should pay particular attention to this aspect when planning their trip. Check the full pillar breakdown on this page for detailed insights.
Do I need travel insurance for Cabo Verde?
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for any international trip, including visits to Cabo Verde. A comprehensive policy should cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and evacuation.
This is especially important given that health-related risks can change rapidly.
Where does the data come from?
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Travel advisories from 37 governments worldwide including US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Slovakia, France, New Zealand, Ireland, Finland, Hong Kong, Brazil, Austria, Philippines, Belgium, Denmark, Singapore, Romania, Serbia, Estonia, Croatia, Argentina, Italy, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, China, India, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Portugal
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ReliefWeb -- humanitarian situation reports and disaster alerts
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World Bank Development Indicators -- governance, health, and environment data
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What are the safety risk areas? — Detail
Crime 5.8/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 100%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| wb rule of law | 5.8/10 | worldbank | 2023 |
Conflict 6.9/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 17%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| advisory level us | 10.0/10 | advisories_us | 2026 |
| advisory level ca | 6.7/10 | advisories_ca | 2026 |
| advisory level de | 10.0/10 | advisories_de | 2026 |
| advisory level nl | 6.7/10 | advisories_nl | 2026 |
| advisory level rs | 3.3/10 | advisories_rs | 2026 |
| advisory level it | 10.0/10 | advisories_it | 2026 |
| wb political stability | 6.8/10 | worldbank | 2023 |
Governance 7.3/10 · Low · Coverage: 100%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| inform governance | 10.0/10 | inform | 2026 |
| wb gov effectiveness | 5.0/10 | worldbank | 2023 |
| wb corruption control | 7.0/10 | worldbank | 2023 |
Environment 8.2/10 · Low · Coverage: 100%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| gdacs disaster alerts | 8.0/10 | gdacs | 2026 |
| inform natural | 8.4/10 | inform | 2026 |
| inform climate | 10.0/10 | inform | 2026 |
| reliefweb active disasters | 9.0/10 | reliefweb | 2026 |
| wb air pollution | 5.8/10 | worldbank | 2020 |
Health 8.5/10 · Low · Coverage: 100%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| inform epidemic | 5.8/10 | inform | 2026 |
| inform health | 10.0/10 | inform | 2026 |
| wb child mortality | 9.4/10 | worldbank | 2023 |