“Côte d'Ivoire's economy is driven by agriculture and foreign direct investment, with a growing population and moderate governance. Despite progress in healthcare and education, significant disparities persist in access to basic services. The country's stability is maintained by a moderate governance and peace score.”
Côte d'Ivoire's economy is driven by agriculture and foreign direct investment, with a growing population and moderate governance. Despite progress in healthcare and education, significant disparities persist in access to basic services. The country's stability is maintained by a moderate governance and peace score.
•Côte d'Ivoire's GDP growth rate is 6.02%, one of the highest in the region.
•The country has made significant progress in reducing poverty, with a poverty headcount of 20.80%.
•Côte d'Ivoire's female labour force participation rate is 43.36%, indicating a need for further improvement in women's economic empowerment.
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Côte d'Ivoire is home to the largest remaining tropical rainforest in West Africa, covering approximately 7.86% of the country's land area.
High maternal mortality rate of 358.95 per 100k, indicating a significant health concern.
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Key Indicators
Bank Account Ownership
57.57%
% of adults with a bank or mobile money account. Africa average: ~55%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Agricultural Land
86.48% land
% of land used for crops or livestock. Africa average: ~43%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Government Education Expenditure
3.61% GDP
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Electricity Access
58.4%
Share of population with access to electricity. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~47%.
UN SDG (2010)Updated today
Energy Use per Capita
483.5kg oil eq
World Bank (2023)Updated today
FDI Inflows
3.58% GDP
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Female Labour Force Participation
43.36%
Share of women ages 15+ who are employed or seeking work. Global average: ~47%.
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Forest Area
7.86% land
% of land covered by forest. Africa average: ~22%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
GDP Growth
6.02%
Annual % change in national economic output. Global average: ~3%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
GDP per Capita
2 727.89USD
GDP per person in current USD. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~$1,700.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Gender Parity Index — Education
0.92GPI
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Gini Index
35.3
Income inequality index 0–100. Higher = more unequal. Africa average: ~43.
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Current Health Expenditure
3.43% GDP
Government + private health spending as % of GDP. Global average: ~10%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Inflation (CPI)
3.45%
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Internet Access
41.43%
Share of population using the internet. Africa average: ~43%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Life Expectancy
63.52years
Average years a newborn is expected to live. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~62 years.
WHO GHO (2021)Updated today
Marine Protected Areas
0.2% waters
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Maternal Mortality
358.95per 100k
Deaths per 100,000 live births. Global average: 223; sub-Saharan Africa: ~450.
WHO GHO (2023)Updated today
4G Mobile Network Coverage
92.1%
UN SDG (2010)Updated today
Mobile Subscriptions
183.88per 100
SIM cards per 100 people (can exceed 100 due to multiple SIMs). Africa average: ~85.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Under-5 Mortality
64.5per 1k
Deaths per 1,000 live births before age 5. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~65.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
NCD Premature Mortality (30–70)
22.7%
WHO GHO (2021)Updated today
Obesity Prevalence
12.79%
WHO GHO (2024)Updated today
Medical Doctors
2.55per 10k
Medical doctors per 10,000 people. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~2.2.
WHO GHO (2024)Updated today
Political Stability Index
-0.63/100
World Governance Indicators score 0–100. Higher = more stable. Normalized from -2.5/+2.5 scale.
World Bank WGI (2023)Updated today
Population
31 934 230
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Poverty Headcount ($2.15/day)
20.8%
Share of population living on less than $2.15/day. Global extreme poverty threshold.
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Primary Completion Rate
80.24%
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Protected Areas
14.9% total
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Renewable Electricity Output
22.78%
% of electricity from renewable sources (hydro, solar, wind, geothermal).
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Safe Sanitation Access
27.1%
Share using safely managed sanitation. Global average: ~57%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Net Primary School Enrollment
90.33%
Net % of primary school-age children attending school.
World Bank (2018)Updated today
Net Secondary School Enrollment
40.2%
World Bank (2018)Updated today
Population in Slums
48.26% urban
World Bank (2022)Updated today
Stunting, Children Under 5
23.4%
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Undernourishment Prevalence
11.1%
Share of population with insufficient food intake. Africa average: ~20%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Unemployment Rate
2.32%
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Urban Population Share
53.97%
Share of population living in urban areas. Africa average: ~44%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Safe Drinking Water Access
36.45%
Share using safely managed drinking water. Global average: ~74%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Women in Parliament
13.39%
Share of parliamentary seats held by women. Global average: ~27%.