🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau diaspora in Cape Verde

People from Guinea-Bissau in Cape Verde meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from Guinea-Bissau live in Cape Verde?

According to the United Nations, 5,580 people from Guinea-Bissau live in Cape Verde.

Therefore Cape Verde ranks number 4 among the destinations of the Guinea-Bissau diaspora.

In total, 101,000 people from Guinea-Bissau live abroad, and about 6% of them live in Cape Verde.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from Guinea-Bissau in Cape Verde

No community for people from Guinea-Bissau exists in Cape Verde on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Compatri follows cities such as Praia, and each one can host its community.

Joining the Guinea-Bissau community in Cape Verde

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Guinea-Bissau live in Cape Verde?

According to the UN, about 5,580 people from Guinea-Bissau live in Cape Verde. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Guinea-Bissau live in in Cape Verde?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from Guinea-Bissau in Cape Verde?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in Cape Verde?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, and Portugal.

When is the Guinea-Bissau national day?

Guinea-Bissau Independence Day falls on September 24. In Cape Verde too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the Guinea-Bissau diaspora also lives in Portugal, Senegal, and the Gambia. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.