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Côte d'Ivoire: key facts and figures
Côte d'Ivoire has 31.9 million people, French as an official language, the West African CFA franc and 15 public holidays a year. It ranks 182nd of 195 countries for aged 65 and over.
31.9 millionpeople
XOFcurrency
Frenchofficial language
+225calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Côte d'Ivoire differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
31.9 millionPopulation
- Annual change+2.47%
- Fertility rate4.2 per woman#18
- Aged 65 and over2.61%#182
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$3,050Output per person
- Total economy$99.8 billion#76
- Real growth+6.5%#23
- Inflation0.1%#164
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.582Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.350#144
- Life expectancy61.9 years#179
- Mean schooling4.9 years#169
Currency
what money is used and its official code
West African CFA francCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeXOF
- SymbolCFA
- CapitalYamoussoukro
Languages
which languages hold official status
FrenchOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type EPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+225
- Time zoneAfrica/Abidjan
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
15Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Mar 16Day after Laylat al-Qadr Moon
- Mar 20Eid al-Fitr Moon
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
41%Internet use
- E-government index0.559#124
- Global rank#124
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointMount Nimba area
- ClimateThe south is humid and tropical, while rainfall becomes more seasonal toward the north, where savanna landscapes become dominant.
Education
how the school system is structured
6 to 16Compulsory ages
- Curriculum pilot54 schools*
- PrimaryISCED 1
- Lower secondaryISCED 2
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