Which groups make up Cabo Verde’s population of mixed African and European descent?

The overwhelming majority of the population of Cabo Verde is of mixed European and African descent, a group commonly referred to as mestiço or Crioulo.1

This population is not defined by specific distinct ethnic subgroups, but rather represents a blended heritage resulting from the historical integration of European settlers—including those of Portuguese, Italian, English, and French origin—and African populations. Additionally, many Cabo Verdeans trace their ancestry to Sephardic Jews who settled on the islands during the 15th and 16th centuries, or to Jewish tradesmen who arrived from Morocco in the 19th century.1