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 2019, there were 16,773 members in 41 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.[1]
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.
As of February 2023, the following stakes and districts exist in Cape Verde:
| Mission | data-sort-type=date | Organized |
|---|---|---|
| Assomada Cape Verde Stake | 13 Jun 2021 | |
| Espargos Cape Verde District | 9 Mar 2014 | |
| Mindelo Cape Verde Stake | 6 Apr 1993 | |
| Praia Cape Verde Stake | 18 Nov 1992 | |
| São Filipe Cape Verde Stake | 24 Aug 1993 |
The Cape Verde Praia Mission was organized on July 1, 2002.
See main article: Praia Cape Verde Temple. 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.