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Rank #47 by World Population

🇨🇮Cote d'Ivoire

Cote d'Ivoire has a population of 31,165,654, ranking #47 in the world. The capital is Yamoussoukro. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .

World Bank: Lower middle income

31,165,654

Population

#47

World Rank

61.9

Life Expectancy

$2,592

GDP Per Capita

Cote d'Ivoire, #47 by world population

Cote d'Ivoire Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Cote d'Ivoire had a population of 3,673,666 in 1960 and 31,934,230 in 2024, a 8.7× growth over 64 years. The peak was 31,934,230 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.44%.

2024 · 32M19602024
Cote d'Ivoire population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

31,934,230

Population (2024)

3,673,666

Population (1960)

31,934,230

Peak (2024)

3.44%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
19603,673,666
19613,810,151
19623,956,939
19634,112,061
19644,273,952
19654,442,377
19664,617,519
19674,799,744
19684,990,021
19695,192,221
19705,411,567
19715,650,868
19725,909,716
19736,184,944
19746,474,057
19756,776,297
19767,057,958
19777,321,950
19787,603,130
19797,902,267
19808,220,714
19818,556,596
19828,907,936
19839,272,744
19849,650,516
198510,040,483
198610,440,917
198710,851,475
198811,275,189
198911,719,771
199012,189,778
199112,683,870
199213,200,310
199313,735,951
199414,287,201
199514,855,565
199615,442,312
199716,047,170
199816,663,948
199917,215,935
200017,699,004
200118,178,913
200218,654,771
200319,125,542
200419,595,000
200520,068,458
200620,546,802
200721,030,558
200821,514,439
200921,997,940
201022,488,065
201122,982,000
201223,467,078
201323,939,775
201424,527,395
201525,246,342
201625,989,405
201726,733,372
201827,464,173
201928,193,009
202028,915,449
202129,639,736
202230,395,002
202331,165,654
202431,934,230

Demographics

Population31,165,654
Population Growth Rate2.50%
Urban Population53.4%
Fertility Rate4.28 births/woman
Life Expectancy61.9 years
Infant Mortality Rate46.2 per 1,000
Literacy Rate50.0%

Economy & Trade

$2,592

GDP Per Capita

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

Lower middle income

Income Level

48.8%

Trade (% of GDP)

668,000

Tourism Arrivals

Health & Education

3.4%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

0.17

Physicians per 1,000

3.4%

Education Expenditure (% GDP)

50.0%

Literacy Rate

46.2

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

72.4%

Electricity Access

38.4%

Internet Users

150

Mobile Subs per 100

98.0

People per km2

6,002

Net Migration

Environment

7.9%

Forest Area

Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa

AngolaBeninBotswanaBurkina FasoBurundi

Cote d'Ivoire in global context

Cote d'Ivoire is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cote d'Ivoire has a population of 31,165,654, ranking #47 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.50%.

Life expectancy in Cote d'Ivoire is 61.9 years. The infant mortality rate is 46.2 per 1,000 live births.

Cote d'Ivoire's GDP per capita is $2,592. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.

53.4% of Cote d'Ivoire's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 98.0 people per square kilometer.

The adult literacy rate in Cote d'Ivoire is 50.0%. The country spends 3.4% of GDP on education.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

Cote d'Ivoire is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population of 31,165,654. The population is expanding fast — roughly 2.5% annually.

GDP per capita is roughly $2,592, placing Cote d'Ivoire among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 61.9 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 4.3 births per woman, and 53.4% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.