The Prime Minister of Cape Verde is the head of government in the archipelago country of Cape Verde. The National Assembly nominates the Prime Minister for the President's formal appointment. In turn, the Prime Minister makes recommendations for the Council of Ministers. The position has existed since Cape Verde won independence from Portugal in 1975.

List of Prime Ministers

1.	Pedro Pires	8 July 1975	4 April 1991
2.	Carlos Veiga	4 April 1991	29 July 2000
3.	Gualberto do Rosário	29 July 2000	1 February 2001
4.	José Maria Neves	1 February 2001	Current