Côte d'Ivoire: environment

What are Côte d'Ivoire's CO2 emissions?

Côte d'Ivoire emitted about 0.59 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person in 2024, according to the World Bank, excluding land use, land-use change and forestry.

Under its updated national climate plan, Côte d'Ivoire has committed to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 33.07% by 2035, according to the national climate change programme, quoted on the government portal.

Official sources: World Bank: CO2 emissions per capita, Côte d'Ivoire (API) · Government of Côte d'Ivoire: climate commitment

How much of Côte d'Ivoire is forest?

Forests covered 12.1% of Côte d'Ivoire's land area in 2024, down from 12.4% in 2023, according to the World Bank, using UN Food and Agriculture Organization data.

The government aims to restore forest cover to 20% of the national territory by 2030, according to the national climate change programme, quoted on the government portal.

Official sources: World Bank: Forest area, Côte d'Ivoire · Government of Côte d'Ivoire: forest target

How bad is air pollution in Côte d'Ivoire?

The average person in Côte d'Ivoire was exposed to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at 20.4 micrograms per cubic metre in 2023, according to the World Bank, down from 21.8 in 2022.

The figure is a population-weighted annual average estimated from satellite data and models. It covers outdoor air only and does not include indoor smoke from cooking fuels.

Official sources: World Bank: PM2.5 exposure, Côte d'Ivoire (API)

How many people in Côte d'Ivoire have clean water?

77.2% of people in Côte d'Ivoire used at least a basic drinking water service in 2024, according to the World Bank, using WHO and UNICEF data. The share was 76.7% in 2022.

A basic service means an improved source, such as piped water, a borehole or a protected well, within a 30-minute round trip. It does not mean water is available at home all day or that it has been tested as safe.

Official sources: World Bank: Basic drinking water services, Côte d'Ivoire (API)

How much of Côte d'Ivoire's electricity is renewable?

Renewable sources produced 22.8% of Côte d'Ivoire's electricity in 2021, the latest year in the World Bank series, down from 30.0% in 2020.

The share varies with rainfall, which drives hydropower output. The 52 MWc Ferké Solar plant at Sokoro, near Ferkessédougou, was inaugurated on 3 July 2026, and a second 52 MWc plant at M’Bengué is due before the end of 2027, according to the government portal.

Official sources: World Bank: Renewable electricity output, Côte d'Ivoire (API) · Government of Côte d'Ivoire: solar plants

What are Côte d'Ivoire's CO2 emissions per person?

The latest figure from the European Commission's EDGAR database, for 2024, is 0.6 tonnes. The peak was 0.6 tonnes in 2022 and the low 0.3 tonnes in 2009. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 0.4 tonnes; Côte d'Ivoire is 17th highest of 47. Worldwide: 144th of 186.

How much greenhouse gas does Côte d'Ivoire emit?

According to the European Commission's EDGAR database, total greenhouse gas emissions in Côte d'Ivoire was 38.0 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 24.6 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent; Côte d'Ivoire is 16th highest of 47. Worldwide: 96th of 186.

How much of Côte d'Ivoire's energy is renewable?

The IEA, IRENA, the UN Statistics Division, the World Bank and the WHO puts the renewable share of final energy use in Côte d'Ivoire at 58.2% in 2021. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 71.1%, and Côte d'Ivoire placed 31st highest of 48. World rank, highest first: 39th of 191.

What is Côte d'Ivoire's forest cover?

The latest figure from the FAO, for 2024, is 12.1%. That is the lowest since at least 2005. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 22.2%, and Côte d'Ivoire placed 35th highest of 48. World rank, highest first: 144th of 190.

How polluted is the air in Côte d'Ivoire?

The Global Burden of Disease study puts average exposure to fine particle air pollution (PM2.5) in Côte d'Ivoire at 20.4 micrograms per cubic metre in 2023. Since 2005 it has ranged from 17.7 micrograms per cubic metre (2014) to 26.4 micrograms per cubic metre (2008). It is 30th highest of 48 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 27.5 micrograms per cubic metre. World rank, highest first: 78th of 192.

What share of Côte d'Ivoire is protected land?

According to the UN Environment Programme, the share of land in protected areas in Côte d'Ivoire was 22.9% in 2025. Since 2013 it has ranged from 22.8% (2024) to 23.0% (2019). Sub-Saharan Africa median: 16.9%; Côte d'Ivoire is 18th highest of 48. Of 192 countries with 2025 data, 60th highest.

What is water stress in Côte d'Ivoire?

The latest figure from the FAO, for 2022, is 5.1%. No year since 2005 has been lower. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 5.1%, and Côte d'Ivoire placed 24th highest of 47. Of 175 countries with 2022 data, 118th highest.