The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cape Verde


The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cape Verde reported 14,205 members in three stakes, two districts, 42 congregations, today it has 13,508 members and 3 stakes. and one mission, as of January 1, 2018.

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.
In 2020, the LDS Church canceled services and other public gatherings indefinitely in response to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Membership history

YearMembership
198925
19932,000
19953,000
19993,893
20046,202
20096,905
20128,029
20139,326
201814,967