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%.
31,934,230
Population (2024)
3,673,666
Population (1960)
31,934,230
Peak (2024)
3.44%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,673,666 |
| 1961 | 3,810,151 |
| 1962 | 3,956,939 |
| 1963 | 4,112,061 |
| 1964 | 4,273,952 |
| 1965 | 4,442,377 |
| 1966 | 4,617,519 |
| 1967 | 4,799,744 |
| 1968 | 4,990,021 |
| 1969 | 5,192,221 |
| 1970 | 5,411,567 |
| 1971 | 5,650,868 |
| 1972 | 5,909,716 |
| 1973 | 6,184,944 |
| 1974 | 6,474,057 |
| 1975 | 6,776,297 |
| 1976 | 7,057,958 |
| 1977 | 7,321,950 |
| 1978 | 7,603,130 |
| 1979 | 7,902,267 |
| 1980 | 8,220,714 |
| 1981 | 8,556,596 |
| 1982 | 8,907,936 |
| 1983 | 9,272,744 |
| 1984 | 9,650,516 |
| 1985 | 10,040,483 |
| 1986 | 10,440,917 |
| 1987 | 10,851,475 |
| 1988 | 11,275,189 |
| 1989 | 11,719,771 |
| 1990 | 12,189,778 |
| 1991 | 12,683,870 |
| 1992 | 13,200,310 |
| 1993 | 13,735,951 |
| 1994 | 14,287,201 |
| 1995 | 14,855,565 |
| 1996 | 15,442,312 |
| 1997 | 16,047,170 |
| 1998 | 16,663,948 |
| 1999 | 17,215,935 |
| 2000 | 17,699,004 |
| 2001 | 18,178,913 |
| 2002 | 18,654,771 |
| 2003 | 19,125,542 |
| 2004 | 19,595,000 |
| 2005 | 20,068,458 |
| 2006 | 20,546,802 |
| 2007 | 21,030,558 |
| 2008 | 21,514,439 |
| 2009 | 21,997,940 |
| 2010 | 22,488,065 |
| 2011 | 22,982,000 |
| 2012 | 23,467,078 |
| 2013 | 23,939,775 |
| 2014 | 24,527,395 |
| 2015 | 25,246,342 |
| 2016 | 25,989,405 |
| 2017 | 26,733,372 |
| 2018 | 27,464,173 |
| 2019 | 28,193,009 |
| 2020 | 28,915,449 |
| 2021 | 29,639,736 |
| 2022 | 30,395,002 |
| 2023 | 31,165,654 |
| 2024 | 31,934,230 |
Demographics
| Population | 31,165,654 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.50% |
| Urban Population | 53.4% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.28 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 61.9 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 46.2 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 50.0% |
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
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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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