Cote d'Ivoire
Country statistics · 1990–present
Cote d'Ivoire at a Glance
Cote d'Ivoire is home to 31.9 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $3,896, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 62.1 years, well below the global average, reflecting ongoing public health challenges.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 31.9 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 31.6 and a death rate of 7.6 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 24.0 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 765,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Cote d'Ivoire is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $143 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $3,896 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 7.0% in 2029, representing strong expansion.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 62.1 years (2024), well below the global average, reflecting ongoing public health challenges. Current health expenditure per person is $88 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 50.0% (2021), reflecting literacy rates that remain a key development focus. 41.4% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 36.4% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.