In 2021, Cape Verde received from exports of goods and services, the equivalent of 24.62% of its gross domestic product (GDP), a decrease of 0.23 points compared to 2020; and spent on imports of goods and services, the equivalent of 58.01% of its GDP, a decrease of 1.83 points compared to 2020.

The World Bank defines exports of goods and services as "the value of all goods and other market services provided to the rest of the world" , and defines imports of goods and services as "the value of all goods and other market services received from the rest of the world".

The interactive chart and table below shows the imports and exports of goods and services of Cape Verde as a percentage of GDP for 1980-2021.

See also: Imports and Exports of Cape Verde in Current US$.