Population of Ivory Coast

As of May 2026, the population of Ivory Coast is 31 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 756 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 2.48%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 16.9 years in 2016 to 18.5 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 60.7 years and population density is 97.8 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Ivory Coast peaked in 1974, reaching around 4.56% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.43% in 2026. However, the annual increase in the number of people continues to rise, reaching around 756.43 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Ivory Coast, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 52.4 years in 2006 to 60.7 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 8 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Abidjan, Abidjan Autonomous District, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 6.3 million inhabitants. It is followed by Abobo, Abidjan Autonomous District with 1.3 million and Bouaké, Vallée du Bandama District with 832.4 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Ivory Coast: