Côte d'Ivoire: economy

What is Côte d'Ivoire's GDP growth rate?

Côte d'Ivoire's real GDP grew by 6.0% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with a year earlier, after 6.2% in the first quarter, according to the BCEAO's Monetary Policy Report of September 2026. Growth for the whole of 2025 was 6.6%.

The BCEAO projects growth of 6.2% in 2026 and 6.4% in 2027. The government's 2027 draft budget, adopted on 14 October 2026, assumes 6.2% growth in 2026 and 6.6% in 2027. The IMF World Economic Outlook estimates 6.5% for 2025 and projects 6.0% for 2026. The national statistics agency, ANSTAT, publishes the underlying data, but its website blocked automated access on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: BCEAO: Rapport sur la politique monétaire dans l'UMOA, September 2026 (PDF) · Government of Côte d'Ivoire: 2027 draft budget · IMF DataMapper: Real GDP growth, Côte d'Ivoire

What is the inflation rate in Côte d'Ivoire?

Consumer prices in Côte d'Ivoire were 1.9% higher in July 2026 than a year earlier, after 1.8% in June, according to the BCEAO's economic note for August 2026. Inflation averaged 0.1% in 2025.

The figure is the annual change in the harmonised consumer price index. The BCEAO's September 2026 Monetary Policy Report puts inflation at 1.6% in the second quarter of 2026. Its note expects inflation in the region to rise in the coming months, partly because Côte d'Ivoire raised fuel prices again on 1 August 2026.

Official sources: BCEAO: Note de conjoncture économique dans les pays de l'UEMOA, August 2026 (PDF) · BCEAO: Rapport sur la politique monétaire dans l'UMOA, September 2026 (PDF)

What is the interest rate in Côte d'Ivoire?

The BCEAO's main policy rate is 3.00%, and the rate on its marginal lending window is 5.00%. The Monetary Policy Committee kept both unchanged on 9 September 2026, at levels in force since 16 March 2026, according to its communiqué.

The BCEAO sets one rate for all eight UEMOA countries, so Côte d'Ivoire has no separate central bank rate. Banks in Côte d'Ivoire charged an average lending rate of 6.26% in the second quarter of 2026 and paid 4.80% on term deposits, according to the BCEAO's September 2026 Monetary Policy Report.

Official sources: BCEAO: Monetary Policy Committee communiqué, 9 September 2026 · BCEAO: Rapport sur la politique monétaire dans l'UMOA, September 2026 (PDF)

What is Côte d'Ivoire's GDP per capita?

Côte d'Ivoire's GDP per capita was about USD 3,050 in 2025 at current prices, up from about USD 2,728 in 2024, according to the World Bank.

The figure divides GDP, converted to dollars at market exchange rates, by a population of about 32.7 million. The CFA franc is pegged to the euro, so the dollar figure also moves with the euro: the World Bank's exchange rate series shows the CFA franc averaging 582 per dollar in 2025, against 606 in 2024. It is an average and does not show how income is shared.

Official sources: World Bank: GDP per capita, Côte d'Ivoire · World Bank: Official exchange rate, Côte d'Ivoire

What are Côte d'Ivoire's main exports?

Cocoa, gold and petroleum products are among the exports that drove the rise in the value of UEMOA exports in the second quarter of 2026, according to the BCEAO's Monetary Policy Committee communiqué of 9 September 2026.

The BCEAO's Monetary Policy Report notes weak cocoa harvests and delays in West Africa, notably in Côte d'Ivoire. According to the government portal, about 42% of cocoa is now processed in the country, and the farm-gate price of cocoa has been set at 1,200 CFA francs a kilo. Detailed trade figures by product are published by ANSTAT and the customs service, but ANSTAT's site blocked automated access on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: BCEAO: Monetary Policy Committee communiqué, 9 September 2026 · BCEAO: Rapport sur la politique monétaire dans l'UMOA, September 2026 (PDF) · Government of Côte d'Ivoire: cocoa processing · Government of Côte d'Ivoire: cocoa farm-gate price

Is Côte d'Ivoire's economy growing?

In 2025, real GDP growth in Côte d'Ivoire was 6.5%, according to the World Bank. The peak was 10.8% in 2013 and the low -5.4% in 2011. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 4.6%; Côte d'Ivoire is 8th highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 23rd of 180.

How rich is Côte d'Ivoire per person?

$3,050: that is GDP per person in Côte d'Ivoire for 2025, according to the World Bank. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 13th highest of 46 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is $1,351. World rank, highest first: 134th of 180.

How does Côte d'Ivoire's income per person compare after prices?

$8,209 in international dollars: that is GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Côte d'Ivoire for 2025, according to the World Bank. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 13th highest of 46 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is $4,425 in international dollars. Worldwide: 133rd of 179.

How much does Côte d'Ivoire export?

The World Bank puts exports of goods and services in Côte d'Ivoire at 29.8% of GDP in 2025. The peak was 35.4% of GDP in 2009 and the low 21.0% of GDP in 2020. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 26.1% of GDP, and Côte d'Ivoire placed 17th highest of 38. World rank, highest first: 82nd of 133.

Does Côte d'Ivoire earn more abroad than it spends?

The IMF puts the current account balance in Côte d'Ivoire at -4.5% of GDP in 2024 (a deficit). Since 2005 it has ranged from -8.1% of GDP (2023) to 7.3% of GDP (2011). It is 21st highest of 36 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is -4.2% of GDP. Worldwide: 118th of 162.

How much foreign direct investment goes into Côte d'Ivoire?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 2.0% of GDP. Its high point since 2005 was 2024, at 3.6% of GDP; its low point was 2011, at 0.8% of GDP. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 2.0% of GDP, and Côte d'Ivoire placed 23rd highest of 46. Worldwide: 90th of 179.

What are bank lending rates in Côte d'Ivoire?

5.3%: that is the average bank lending rate in Côte d'Ivoire for 2016, according to the IMF. The peak was 7.0% in 2005 and the low 4.7% in 2006. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 11.6%; Côte d'Ivoire is 28th highest of 35. World rank, highest first: 100th of 128.