The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cape Verde refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Cape Verde. At year-end 1989, there were 25 members in Cape Verde. In 2026, there were 18,030 members in 46 congregations. Cape Verde has more LDS Church members per capita than the United States as well more members per capita than any other country outside of Oceania and South America.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints membership statistics
History
Missionaries first came to Cape Verde in 1988 the first congregation was Praia/Lajes Branch.
In 1998, Gordon B. Hinckley visited the islands and met with members and government officials.
Stakes and Districts As of July 2026, the following stakes and districts exist in Cape Verde: StakeOrganized MissionAssomada Cape Verde Stake13 Jun 2021Cape Verde PraiaEspargos Cape Verde District9 Mar 2014Cape Verde MindeloMindelo Cape Verde Stake6 Apr 1993Cape Verde MindeloPraia Cape Verde Stake18 Nov 1992Cape Verde PraiaSão Filipe Cape Verde Stake24 Aug 1993Cape Verde Praia
Missions The Cape Verde Praia Mission was organized on July 1, 2002. As of July 2025, this mission includes Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau.
MissionOrganizedCape Verde Praia Mission 1 Jul 2002Cape Verde Mindelo Mission1 Jul 2026
Guinea-Bissau The Bissau Branch is the only LDS Church congregation in Guinea-Bissau and is part of the Espargos Cape Verde District which is directly administered by the Cape Verde Praia Mission.
Temples
On October 7, 2018 the Praia Cape Verde Temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson. Ground was broken for construction on May 4, 2019.
References
External links Newsroom: Cape Verde - News and Information (Portuguese) Newsroom (Cape Verde) - Facts and Statistics The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Official Site ComeUntoChrist.org - Visitors Site