Tourism prices in Cape Verde increased by 7.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, the National Statistics Institute (INE) announced today. According to the Tourism Price Index (TPI) bulletin, this figure represents a rise of 1.4 percentage points compared to the previous quarter.
“All islands recorded increases in prices related to accommodation and dining,” with emphasis on the islands of São Vicente (10.2%), Boa Vista (7.8%), Sal (6.8%), Santo Antão (6.7%), and Santiago (3.7%), the bulletin on the Tourism Price Index (TPI) states.
Car rentals rose by 6.4%, while entertainment and culture services saw no changes. In accommodation, all categories increased, especially guesthouses (12.1%) and hotels (10.3%). In the quarterly chain, prices fell by 0.7%, reflecting seasonal effects.
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The tourism sector is one of the main sources of wealth for Cape Verde, representing approximately 25% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with the highest concentration on the islands of Sal and Boa Vista. The country reached a record of 1.25 million guests in 2025.
The TPI is an indicator that measures the evolution of prices for a set of goods and services representative of tourist spending in the country.
