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Cape Verde Tourism Statistics: 1.2M Hotel Guests in 2025
Cape Verde recorded 1,192,272 hotel guests in 2025, Instituto Nacional de Estatística de Cabo Verde reports. AirROI estimates 34,585 Airbnb stays in Cape Verde in the 12 months to October 2026, with Santa Maria the most booked city. The busiest month was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 226,033
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- over 99%
Key facts
Cape Verde Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Instituto Nacional de Estatística de Cabo Verde puts Cape Verde at 1,192,272 hotel guests in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Cape Verde at 34,585 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cape Verde added up to 226,033 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Cape Verde lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 53 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in Cape Verde in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by February and March, with October the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Cape Verde ran unbroken from November to March in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cape Verde in November were booked furthest ahead, about 73 days, against 42 days for May, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates over 99% of Cape Verde Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 36% and Germany at 12%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Cape Verde 8th for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Santa Maria had the most Airbnb stays of the 4 towns it lists in Cape Verde in the 12 months to October 2026, at 14,735, ahead of Mindelo and Praia.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Cape Verde?
Instituto Nacional de Estatística de Cabo Verde counted 1,192,272 hotel guests in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,192,272Hotel guests | International hotel guests to Cape Verde | 2025 | Instituto Nacional de Estatística de Cabo Verde |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Cape Verde
Cape Verde had 2,017 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 34,585 stays and 226,033 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.5 nights and was booked about 53 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 13 towns it tracks in Cape Verde; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,017
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 34,585
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 226,033
- Typical stay
- 6.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 53 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Cape Verde?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in Cape Verde in the 12 months to October 2026, then February and March. October was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from November to March.
January ranks first, October last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: January, February, March, November, December, August, July, April, May, September, June, October.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.6% | 60 days |
| February | 10.0% | 64 days |
| March | 9.8% | 49 days |
| November | 9.6% | 73 days |
| December | 9.6% | 66 days |
| August | 8.5% | 66 days |
| July | 7.4% | 59 days |
| April | 7.4% | 45 days |
| May | 7.1% | 42 days |
| September | 6.9% | 44 days |
| June | 6.6% | 43 days |
| October | 6.4% | 61 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Cape Verde Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Cape Verde Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (over 99%), led by France at 36% and Germany at 12%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 6.3%, ahead of London at 2.3%. The figures rest on 46,351 reviews, written over many years.
Over 99% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad over 99%
- From within Cape Verde under 1%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Cape Verde
Santa Maria, Mindelo and Praia took 70% of Airbnb stays in Cape Verde in the 12 months to October 2026. January is the busiest Airbnb month in 3 of the 4 towns, led by Santa Maria, and February in 1, led by Mindelo. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from over 99% in Mindelo to over 99% in Santa Maria.
| Santa Maria | 14,735 |
| Mindelo | 5,872 |
| Praia | 3,676 |
| Sal Rei | 3,655 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. France is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the 4 of Cape Verde's 13 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Cape Verde
How many tourists visit Cape Verde?
Cape Verde had 1,192,272 hotel guests in 2025, according to Instituto Nacional de Estatística de Cabo Verde. AirROI estimates 34,585 Airbnb stays in Cape Verde in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Cape Verde?
The busiest Airbnb month in Cape Verde in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then February and March. The five busiest months run from November to March.
What is the quietest month in Cape Verde?
October was the quietest Airbnb month in Cape Verde in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and June ranked 11th. Stays in October were booked about 61 days ahead, against 73 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Cape Verde?
A typical Airbnb stay in Cape Verde lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 53 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.2 nights in September to 8.2 nights in December.
Where do Airbnb guests in Cape Verde come from?
Of Cape Verde Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, over 99% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 36% and Germany at 12%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 6.3%, ahead of London at 2.3%.
What is the most booked town in Cape Verde on Airbnb?
Santa Maria was the most booked town in Cape Verde on Airbnb, with an estimated 14,735 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Mindelo and Praia.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Instituto Nacional de Estatística de Cabo Verde counts hotel guests (1,192,272 in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 34,585 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 13 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 46,351 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.