Cape Verde International recognition International recognition

| Index_ | Score | PALOP_rank | CPLP_rank | n_Africa_rank | World_rank | Year_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development Index | 0.586 | 1 (top 17%) | 3 (top 38%) | 10 (top 19%) | 132 (top 65%) | 2012 |
| Ibrahim Index of African Governance | 78.4 | 1 (top 17%) | N/A | 2 (top 4%) | N/A | 2012 |
| Freedom of the Press | 27 (Free) | 1 (top 17%) | 2 (top 25%) | 2 (top 4%) | 27 (top 14%) | 2012 |
| Freedom in the World | 1/1 1/1 is the highest possible rating. | 1 (top 17%) | 1 (top 13%) | 1 (top 2%) | 1 (top 1%) | 2013 |
| Press Freedom Index | 1433 | 1 (top 17%) | 1 (top 13%) | 2 (top 4%) | 25 (top 13%) | 2013 |