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Public presentation of PEMDS II 2026–2030 — Address by the Mayor of São Miguel
Public presentation of the Municipal Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development 2026–2030.
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From country to territory: explore population, the economy, living conditions and education, with real indicators and identified sources.
Public sourcesINE · WDI
ARTICLE · 15 OCTOBER 2026 · EN
Municipal data: five steps to turn indicators into decisions
From information to action: priorities, projects, budgets and monitoring.
Read article →25 indicators22 municipalitiesNational series and territorial comparisonsAutomatic verification
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Source status
National time series
World Bank · Annual series
Cabo Verde · WDI
View source Total population
people
Selected year · 2025527,326people
Available period2010 — 202516 available observations
Change over the period+17,542people · 2010–2025
The vertical scale shows fluctuations without overstating the change.
Resident population estimate. It may differ from INE census totals because of methodology and revisions. Gaps are retained without interpolation. Change is calculated between the first and last available values in the period.
View data table · 16 available observations
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 509,784 |
| 2011 | 511,447 |
| 2012 | 511,955 |
| 2013 | 512,225 |
| 2014 | 512,326 |
| 2015 | 512,394 |
| 2016 | 512,554 |
| 2017 | 512,893 |
| 2018 | 513,415 |
| 2019 | 514,104 |
| 2020 | 514,679 |
| 2021 | 516,649 |
| 2022 | 519,741 |
| 2023 | 522,331 |
| 2024 | 524,877 |
| 2025 | 527,326 |
Download CSVSource: World Bank · World Development Indicators.
Extracted on: 2026-10-14 · Source revision: 2026-10-08
Extracted on: 2026-10-14 · Source revision: 2026-10-08
Compare municipalities
INE · Population and living conditions
INE · RGPH 2021
Explore demographic, social, housing and education indicators for the 22 municipalities.
Demographics · 2021
View sourceResident population
people
Praia · 2021145,378people
Total for territories with data491,233people
Share of the selected indicator29.59%of the available total
Ten highest values · 22/22
Census counts, not current estimates. Shares are calculated from the published totals.
View data table
| Municipality | people |
|---|---|
| Praia | 145,378 |
| São Vicente | 75,845 |
| Santa Catarina | 37,982 |
| Sal | 33,615 |
| Santa Cruz | 25,152 |
| São Filipe | 20,927 |
| Tarrafal | 16,892 |
| Porto Novo | 16,052 |
| Ribeira Grande | 15,128 |
| São Domingos | 14,051 |
| São Miguel | 12,966 |
| Boa Vista | 12,798 |
| Mosteiros | 8,084 |
| Ribeira Grande de Santiago | 7,757 |
| São Salvador do Mundo | 7,482 |
| Ribeira Brava | 6,996 |
| Maio | 6,330 |
| São Lourenço dos Órgãos | 6,328 |
| Paúl | 5,770 |
| Brava | 5,647 |
| Tarrafal de São Nicolau | 5,310 |
| Santa Catarina do Fogo | 4,743 |
Download CSVSource: INE Cabo Verde · 2021
Extracted on: 2026-10-14
Extracted on: 2026-10-14
Island economies
INE · Business census
INE · RE 2023
Explore the business landscape of the islands. This source provides island-level data, not municipal data.
Business economy · 2023
View sourceEnumerated businesses
businesses
Santiago · 20238,386businesses
Total for territories with data18,061businesses
Share of the selected indicator46.43%of the available total
Ten highest values · 9/10
Business census data by island. This source does not provide a municipal breakdown. Consult the source for definitions and the economic reference period.
View data table
| Island | businesses |
|---|---|
| Santiago | 8,386 |
| São Vicente | 3,032 |
| Sal | 2,582 |
| Boa Vista | 1,301 |
| Santo Antão | 1,216 |
| Fogo | 654 |
| São Nicolau | 465 |
| Maio | 307 |
| Brava | 118 |
| Santa Luzia | No data |
Download CSVSource: INE Cabo Verde · 2023
Extracted on: 2026-10-14
Extracted on: 2026-10-14
Economy and outlook
Economic and social indicators
Quarterly · Q2 2026
Real GDP
Year-on-year change (%)
Reference period · Q2 20268.9%
Year-on-year change (%) · Q2 2026
Real GDP8.9
Gross value added9.7
Source: INE Published on: 2026-09-30
Sources and comparability
Data verified on: 2026-10-15
Values verified against INE publications. New releases are monitored separately; the retrieval date does not change the data reference period.
The observation year and verification date are shown separately. New releases are incorporated after validation; if a source fails, valid data remain available.
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Corporate Consulting MS is a Cabo Verdean consulting firm founded and led by Marilio Sanches, Economist and Senior Consultant.
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São Miguel 2030
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PEMDS-SM II · 2026–20305strategic pillars
23localities
CVE 2,185 MCVE investment
2030impact horizon
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São Miguel 2030 · 12 October 2026
São Miguel presents PEMDS II: a development agenda to 2030
On 12 October 2026, São Miguel Municipality held the public presentation and consultation on the Municipal Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development — PEMDS II 2026–2030, in a session also covering the Municipal Housing Plan (PLAMUH).
Television coverage · RTC / TCV
Public presentation of the development plans for the Municipality of São Miguel (PEMDS II and PLAMUH)
RTC report on São Miguel's integrated development plans, including the public presentation of PEMDS II. Video published on the official channel on 13 October 2026.
Source: RTC — Cabo Verde Public Broadcasting. Report exclusively about São Miguel. Watch on RTC's official channel ↗
PEMDS II guides the municipality's strategy for 2026–2030. It connects economic, social and territorial assessment with a future vision, investment priorities and implementation, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
Corporate Consulting MS's contribution. The company designed, technically coordinated and prepared PEMDS II, including assessment, strategy, investment portfolio and implementation model, as well as editorial design and technical production of presentation materials, under the leadership of Marilio Sanches . São Miguel Municipality promotes and institutionally coordinates the process.
Read more about the plan
Under the commitment “São Miguel 2030” , the plan aims to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030 and promote a prosperous, inclusive and resilient municipality. Its programming covers 23 localities and is organised around five strategic pillars : economy and innovation; human capital and inclusion; agriculture and climate; infrastructure and quality of life; governance and innovation.
The investment portfolio envisages CVE 2,185 million for 2026–2030. This programming guides project prioritisation and mobilisation of municipal, national and international resources through partnerships tailored to territorial needs.
Public presentation shares plan priorities and creates a basis for dialogue with citizens, institutions and development partners. The next challenge is turning those priorities into executable projects, mobilised funding and results tracked over time.
The amounts represent indicative plan programming, not secured funding. The session on 12 October was also reported by Inforpress.
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3D Foundation · 13 March 2026
3D Foundation — International Conference on Democracy, Development and Human Rights
The 3D Foundation was launched on 13 March 2026 at an International Conference on Democracy, Development and Human Rights, attended by the then Minister of Justice. Corporate Consulting MS prepared the Strategic Plan and participated in its presentation during the event.
3D Foundation · 13 March 2026 · Watch on YouTube
A strategy connecting democracy, development and human rights
The 3D Foundation Strategic Plan 2025–2030 sets an integrated direction for active citizenship, human development and human rights in Cabo Verde and Africa. It seeks to connect institutions, communities and citizens through education, research, dialogue and social innovation.
The contribution of Corporate Consulting MS
Corporate Consulting MS prepared the Strategic Plan and participated in its presentation at the International Conference on Democracy, Development and Human Rights, which marked the launch of the 3D Foundation on 13 March 2026. The work translates a broad institutional mission into an action framework connecting strategy, programming and results monitoring.
Read more about the plan
With the ambition of becoming an African reference by 2030, the plan links democratic participation, inclusion and social justice to knowledge production and partnerships. Integrity, inclusion, capacity building, innovation and sustainability guide this institutional proposal.
Five pillars for integrated action
- Participatory Democracy and Inclusive Governance
- Human Development and Social Innovation
- Human Rights, Equality and Social Justice
- Knowledge, Research and International Cooperation
- Institutional Sustainability and Strategic Communication
From priorities to initiatives
Proposed initiatives include a democracy and good governance observatory, citizenship and community leadership training, social innovation centres, human rights education, applied research and cooperation networks. Youth and women’s participation and stronger civil society organisations cut across these areas.
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Public presentation of the development plans for the Municipality of São Miguel (PEMDS II and PLAMUH)
São Miguel 2030 · 12 October 2026 · Watch on YouTube
3D Foundation — International Conference on Democracy, Development and Human Rights
3D Foundation · 13 March 2026 · Watch on YouTube
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