Africa · Western Africa
Côte d’Ivoire Demographics
Côte d’Ivoire has a fast-growing and young population. The latest World Bank WDI midyear estimate is 32,711,547 people in 2025, while the 2024 fertility rate remains high at 4.23 births per woman and about 40.9% of the 2024 population is under age 15.
Sources used on this page: World Bank World Development Indicators, UN World Population Prospects 2024 via Our World in Data, Destatis international statistics, and ANStat RGPH 2021 as reported by UN-Habitat and UNData.
Last updated: 2 July 2026
Core Demographic Indicators
Detailed Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,711,547 | 2025 | World Bank WDI midyear estimate |
| Population growth | 2.44% | 2024 | World Bank WDI annual growth rate |
| Median age | 18.1 years | 2023 | UN WPP 2024 via Our World in Data |
| Total fertility rate | 4.23 births per woman | 2024 | World Bank WDI |
| Adolescent fertility rate | 90.6 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19 | 2024 | World Bank WDI |
| Life expectancy at birth | 62.1 years | 2024 | World Bank WDI |
| Life expectancy at birth, men | 60.0 years | 2023 | Destatis international statistics / World Bank WDI |
| Life expectancy at birth, women | 64.1 years | 2023 | Destatis international statistics / World Bank WDI |
| Population aged 0-14 | 13,051,954 people; 40.87% | 2024 | World Bank WDI; count calculated from WDI share and population |
| Population aged 15-64 | 18,049,122 people; 56.52% | 2024 | World Bank WDI; count calculated from WDI share and population |
| Population aged 65+ | 833,154 people; 2.61% | 2024 | World Bank WDI; count calculated from WDI share and population |
| Age dependency ratio | 78.1 dependents per 100 working-age people | 2023 | UN WPP 2024 via Our World in Data |
| Urban population | 17,130,798 people | 2024 | World Bank WDI |
| Urban population share | 53.6% calculated from WDI urban and total population counts | 2024 | World Bank WDI |
| Population density | 98 people per km² | 2023 | Destatis international statistics / World Bank WDI |
| Births | 997,000 | 2023 | UN WPP 2024 via Our World in Data |
| Deaths | 238,700 | 2023 | UN WPP 2024 via Our World in Data |
| Natural change | +758,300 calculated from births minus deaths | 2023 | UN WPP 2024 via Our World in Data |
| Net migration | +6,002 people | 2023 | UN WPP 2024 via Our World in Data |
| 2021 census population | 29,389,150 | 2021 | ANStat RGPH 2021, reported by UN-Habitat and UNData |
| Male population in census | 15,344,990; 52.2% | 2021 | ANStat RGPH 2021, reported by UN-Habitat and UNData |
| Female population in census | 14,044,160; 47.8% | 2021 | ANStat RGPH 2021, reported by UN-Habitat and UNData |
| 2100 population projection | 104.0 million, medium variant | 2100 | UN WPP 2024 via Our World in Data |
Table analysis
- The latest total population value is 32.7 million in 2025, while age, fertility, life expectancy and urban indicators use 2024 where that is the latest available WDI year.
- The 2024 age structure remains youth-heavy: 40.87% under age 15 and only 2.61% aged 65 or older.
- The 2023 natural change estimate is positive: births of 997,000 exceed deaths of 238,700 by about 758,300.
- The 2021 census total of 29,389,150 is a census count, while WDI values are midyear estimates.
Population Trend
Côte d’Ivoire Population Trend
Selected midyear population estimates from 1960 to the latest WDI value.
Source: World Bank WDI. Values are de facto midyear population estimates; 2025 is the latest value used for the population total.
Trend analysis
- The population rises from 3.67 million in 1960 to 32.71 million in 2025.
- The 2025 population is about 8.9 times the 1960 estimate in this WDI series.
- The calculated increase from 2024 to 2025 is 777,317 people.
Selected Population History
| Year | Population | Change since previous row | Calculated row change % | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,673,666 | Data not available | Data not available | World Bank WDI midyear estimate |
| 1965 | 4,442,377 | 768,711 | 20.92% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 1970 | 5,411,567 | 969,190 | 21.82% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 1975 | 6,776,297 | 1,364,730 | 25.22% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 1980 | 8,220,714 | 1,444,417 | 21.32% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 1985 | 10,040,483 | 1,819,769 | 22.14% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 1990 | 12,189,778 | 2,149,295 | 21.41% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 1995 | 14,855,565 | 2,665,787 | 21.87% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 2000 | 17,699,004 | 2,843,439 | 19.14% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 2005 | 20,068,458 | 2,369,454 | 13.39% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 2010 | 22,488,065 | 2,419,607 | 12.06% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 2015 | 25,246,342 | 2,758,277 | 12.27% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 2020 | 28,915,449 | 3,669,107 | 14.53% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 2021 | 29,639,736 | 724,287 | 2.50% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 2022 | 30,395,002 | 755,266 | 2.55% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 2023 | 31,165,654 | 770,652 | 2.54% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 2024 | 31,934,230 | 768,576 | 2.47% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
| 2025 | 32,711,547 | 777,317 | 2.43% | World Bank WDI; change calculated from displayed rows |
Table analysis
- The table uses five-year anchor rows from 1960 to 2020 and annual rows from 2021 to 2025.
- Row-to-row change and percentage change are calculated from the displayed WDI population values, so five-year rows are not annual growth rates.
- The calculated 2024-2025 change is +777,317, while the 2020-2025 displayed-row gain is 3,796,098.
Fertility Pattern
Total Fertility Rate
Births per woman at selected points from 1960 to 2024.
Source: World Bank WDI. The indicator is the total fertility rate, measured as births per woman.
Trend analysis
- The fertility rate falls from 7.69 births per woman in 1960 to 4.23 in 2024.
- The latest value remains above the broad replacement-level benchmark of 2.1 births per woman.
- The WDI series remains above 4 births per woman through 2024.
Fertility Compared With Replacement Level
2024 national fertility rate compared with the 2.1 births-per-woman benchmark.
Source: World Bank WDI for Côte d’Ivoire, with 2.1 used as a broad replacement-level reference.
Chart analysis
- Côte d’Ivoire’s 2024 fertility rate of 4.23 is about twice the 2.1 benchmark.
- The benchmark is a reference value, not a country-specific threshold for every mortality and migration setting.
| Year | Fertility rate | Births | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.69 | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
| 1970 | 7.94 | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
| 1980 | 7.59 | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
| 1990 | 6.72 | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
| 2000 | 5.77 | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
| 2010 | 5.29 | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
| 2015 | 4.97 | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
| 2020 | 4.46 | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
| 2021 | 4.41 | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
| 2022 | 4.35 | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
| 2023 | 4.28 | 997,000 | World Bank WDI for fertility; UN WPP 2024 via Our World in Data for births |
| 2024 | 4.23 | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
Table analysis
- The selected fertility table shows a decline from values near 7.9 in the early 1970s to 4.23 in 2024.
- Birth counts are not part of the WDI fertility-rate series; the separate UN WPP estimate used here gives 997,000 births in 2023.
Age Structure
Age Structure by Broad Group
Share of total population by broad age group in 2024.
Source: World Bank WDI. Population counts are calculated from 2024 WDI age shares and total population.
Chart analysis
- The largest broad group is ages 15-64, with 56.52% of the 2024 population.
- Children under 15 account for 40.87%, showing a very young distribution.
- The 65+ share is 2.61%, far smaller than the child population share.
| Age group | Population | Share | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-14 | 13,051,954 | 40.87% | 2024 | World Bank WDI; count calculated from age-share and population indicators |
| 15-64 | 18,049,122 | 56.52% | 2024 | World Bank WDI; count calculated from age-share and population indicators |
| 65+ | 833,154 | 2.61% | 2024 | World Bank WDI; count calculated from age-share and population indicators |
Table analysis
- Calculated 2024 counts place the under-15 population at about 13.1 million.
- The 15-64 group is about 18.0 million, forming the main working-age band in the broad WDI structure.
- The older population aged 65+ is about 833,154 in the same calculation.
Urbanization
Urban Population Share
World Bank WDI urban share values and calculated shares from WDI urban-count rows where needed.
Source: World Bank WDI. The urban definition follows national statistical definitions used in the WDI urban series.
Trend analysis
- The WDI urban share rises from 47.24% in 2010 to about 53.64% in 2024.
- The 2024 urban count is 17,130,798 people.
- The 2023 and 2024 shares are calculated from WDI urban population counts and total population counts.
| Year | Urban population | Urban share | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 649,467 | 17.68% | World Bank WDI; share calculated from urban and total population counts |
| 2010 | Data not available | 47.24% | World Bank WDI urban share |
| 2015 | Data not available | 49.47% | World Bank WDI urban share |
| 2020 | Data not available | 51.84% | World Bank WDI urban share |
| 2021 | Data not available | 52.32% | World Bank WDI urban share |
| 2022 | Data not available | 52.85% | World Bank WDI urban share |
| 2023 | 16,564,233 | 53.15% | World Bank WDI; share calculated from urban and total population counts |
| 2024 | 17,130,798 | 53.64% | World Bank WDI; share calculated from urban and total population counts |
Table analysis
- The urban series crosses half of the population between 2015 and 2020 in the WDI data shown here.
- Earlier urban population counts are not fully reproduced in the current table, so those cells are marked as unavailable rather than filled from another source.
Life Expectancy
Life Expectancy at Birth
Selected total life expectancy values from 1960 to 2024.
Source: World Bank WDI. Values are life expectancy at birth for both sexes combined.
Trend analysis
- Life expectancy rises from 37.2 years in 1960 to 62.1 years in 2024 in the WDI total series.
- The 2023 sex split from Destatis and World Bank WDI gives 60.0 years for men and 64.1 years for women.
- The sex gap in 2023 is about 4.1 years, based on the rounded values shown.
| Year | Total life expectancy | Men | Women | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 37.2 years | Data not available | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
| 1980 | 51.4 years | Data not available | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
| 2000 | 51.4 years | Data not available | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
| 2010 | 55.3 years | Data not available | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
| 2020 | 60.1 years | Data not available | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
| 2023 sex split | 61.9 years | 60.0 years | 64.1 years | Destatis international statistics / World Bank WDI |
| 2024 | 62.1 years | Data not available | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
Table analysis
- The table keeps the WDI total life expectancy trend separate from the 2023 sex-specific row.
- Sex-specific values are not backfilled for earlier years because the current source set does not provide a full historical sex series in this page.
Sex Structure and Age-Sex Data Coverage
2021 Census Population by Sex
Share of the census population by sex.
Source: ANStat RGPH 2021 as reported by UN-Habitat and UNData. This is a census sex split, not a 5-year age-by-sex table.
Age-sex analysis
- The 2021 census reports 15,344,990 males and 14,044,160 females.
- The census sex shares are 52.2% male and 47.8% female.
- A full population pyramid is not shown because a complete verified 5-year age-by-sex dataset is not included in the current source set.
| Group | Population | Share | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 15,344,990 | 52.2% | 2021 | ANStat RGPH 2021, reported by UN-Habitat and UNData |
| Female | 14,044,160 | 47.8% | 2021 | ANStat RGPH 2021, reported by UN-Habitat and UNData |
| Total | 29,389,150 | 100.0% | 2021 | ANStat RGPH 2021, reported by UN-Habitat and UNData |
| Detailed 5-year age-sex groups | Data not available | Data not available | Data not available | Complete verified table not available in the current source set |
Table analysis
- The table distinguishes census sex totals from detailed age-sex rows.
- Because detailed age-by-sex counts are not available here, no population pyramid is generated.
Projection Scenario
Population Estimate and Medium-Variant Projection
UN WPP 2024 estimate and medium-variant 2100 projection, kept separate from WDI observed estimates.
Source: UN WPP 2024 via Our World in Data. The 2100 value is a scenario-based projection, not an observed count.
Projection analysis
- The UN WPP medium variant places the 2100 population projection at about 104.0 million.
- The projection is not merged into the WDI historical line because it uses a scenario model and a different time range.
| Year | Population | Data type | Scenario | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31,165,654 | Estimate | Not a projection scenario | UN WPP 2024 via Our World in Data |
| 2100 | 104.0 million | Projection | Medium variant | UN WPP 2024 via Our World in Data |
Projection analysis
- The table includes one UN WPP estimate row and one medium-variant projection row.
- Projection values are scenario-based estimates, not guaranteed predictions.
Demographic Overview
The WDI series shows continued growth, reaching 32.7 million in 2025 after 31.9 million in 2024.
The population is young: 40.87% is under age 15 and only 2.61% is aged 65 or older in 2024.
Fertility has fallen over time but remains high at 4.23 births per woman in 2024.
The urban population is about 17.1 million in 2024, equal to roughly 53.6% of the population using WDI counts.
UN WPP data via Our World in Data reports positive net migration of 6,002 people in 2023.
WDI midyear estimates, census counts and UN projections are kept separate because they measure different demographic concepts.
Data Sources and Methodology
| Source | Year or release | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| World Bank World Development Indicators | 1960-2025 population series; 2024 for fertility, growth, age shares, life expectancy and urban population | Population total, population history, population growth, age structure, fertility, life expectancy, adolescent fertility and urbanization. |
| UN World Population Prospects 2024 via Our World in Data | 2023 estimates; 2100 medium-variant projection | Median age, births, deaths, natural change, net migration, age dependency ratio and projection table. |
| Destatis international statistics | 2023-2024 country indicators | Male and female life expectancy, population density and cross-checking selected WDI country indicators. |
| ANStat RGPH 2021, reported by UN-Habitat and UNData | 2021 census results | Census population, male population, female population and sex-share table. |
Method note
- Population history uses WDI de facto midyear estimates. Census totals are shown as a separate measurement type.
- Age-group counts for 2024 are calculated from WDI percentage shares and the WDI total population for the same year.
- Urban shares for 2023 and 2024 are calculated from WDI urban population counts and total population counts where the extracted WDI share row was not exposed directly.
- Projection values use UN WPP 2024 medium-variant data and are not mixed into the historical WDI population chart.
- Rounded values may not sum exactly when shares and counts are displayed together.
Indicator Definitions
| Indicator | Definition | Unit | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | De facto midyear population estimate unless the row is marked as a census count. | People | World Bank WDI for estimates; ANStat RGPH 2021 for census count. |
| Population growth | Annual growth rate from the World Bank WDI population-growth series. | Percent per year | WDI growth rate is not the same as the calculated percentage-change column in the population history table. |
| Fertility rate | Total fertility rate, measured as births per woman under current age-specific fertility rates. | Births per woman | World Bank WDI. |
| Urban population | Population living in areas classified as urban by the national definitions used in the WDI urban series. | People and percent of population | Urban definitions can differ across countries and may change across census systems. |
| Net migration | Net balance of international migrants in the UN WPP estimate. | People | UN WPP 2024 via Our World in Data. |
| Sex ratio | Male population divided by female population, multiplied by 100 when calculated. | Males per 100 females | A full age-specific sex-ratio table is not included because complete 5-year age-sex rows are not available in this source set. |
| Projection | Scenario-based population estimate for a future year. | People | UN WPP 2024 medium variant; not an observed count. |
Method note
- The definitions table separates observed estimates, census counts and projections.
- Derived rows in the page are labelled as calculated when the formula uses visible source values.
Methodological Safety Note
Methodological Safety Note: Côte d’Ivoire demographic values can differ by source because resident census counts, de facto midyear estimates, model estimates and future projections use different methods. WDI population totals are midyear estimates, while the 2021 RGPH value is a census count. UN WPP projection rows are scenario-based and should not be read as observed data. Urban population depends on the national urban definition used in the source series. Fertility is births per woman, not crude birth rate. Sex-share values from the census are not a substitute for a full age-by-sex table. Rounded counts and percentages may not sum exactly.
Demographic Data FAQ
What is the latest population figure for Côte d’Ivoire?
The latest population value used here is 32,711,547 people in 2025 from the World Bank WDI midyear estimate series.
Why is the 2021 census population different from WDI estimates?
The 2021 RGPH value is a census count. WDI values are midyear estimates built for annual international comparison, so the figures do not have to match exactly.
Is fertility above replacement level?
Yes. The 2024 total fertility rate is 4.23 births per woman, above the broad 2.1 births-per-woman reference level.
Why is there no full population pyramid?
A full population pyramid requires verified 5-year age-by-sex population counts. The current source set supports broad age groups and census sex totals, but not a complete 5-year age-sex table.