Côte d'Ivoire: public finances

What is Côte d'Ivoire's budget deficit?

Côte d'Ivoire's overall budget deficit is projected at 3.8% of GDP in 2026 and 3.5% in 2027, according to the government's 2027 draft budget, adopted by the Council of Ministers on 14 October 2026.

The IMF World Economic Outlook gives the same projections, after a deficit of 3.0% of GDP in 2025 and 4.0% in 2024.

Official sources: Government of Côte d'Ivoire: 2027 draft budget · IMF DataMapper: Net lending/borrowing, Côte d'Ivoire

How big is Côte d'Ivoire's budget for 2027?

The draft State budget for 2027 totals 18,466.1 billion CFA francs, 6.4% more than the 17,350.2 billion of 2026, according to the government. It was adopted by the Council of Ministers on 14 October 2026.

The total is balanced in resources and charges, which means it includes borrowing and debt repayments as well as tax revenue and spending. The government presents it as part of the National Development Plan 2026-2030. It includes 100 billion CFA francs to start a sovereign wealth fund and 70 billion for studies for the plan's projects.

Official sources: Government of Côte d'Ivoire: 2027 draft budget · Ministry of Budget and State Portfolio

How much public debt does Côte d'Ivoire have?

Côte d'Ivoire's government debt was 57.1% of GDP in 2025 and is projected at 57.8% in 2026, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook. It was 59.5% in 2024.

The IMF figure is gross general government debt, domestic and external, as a share of annual GDP. The Treasury, which manages the debt, had a website that could not be reached on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: IMF DataMapper: General government gross debt, Côte d'Ivoire

What is Côte d'Ivoire's debt to GDP ratio?

According to the IMF, general government gross debt in Côte d'Ivoire was 57.1% of GDP in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2024, at 59.5% of GDP; its low point was 2013, at 24.6% of GDP. It is 20th highest of 46 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 53.0% of GDP. Of 185 countries with 2025 data, 82nd highest.

What is Côte d'Ivoire's fiscal deficit?

-3.0% of GDP: that is general government net lending or borrowing in Côte d'Ivoire for 2025, according to the IMF, which is a deficit. The peak was -0.2% of GDP in 2008 and the low -6.7% of GDP in 2022. It is 24th highest of 47 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is -3.0% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 104th of 188.

How much revenue does Côte d'Ivoire's government raise?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 17.0% of GDP. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 27th highest of 47 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 18.4% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 150th of 187.

How big is Côte d'Ivoire's government spending as a share of GDP?

20.0% of GDP: that is general government spending in Côte d'Ivoire for 2025, according to the IMF. Since 2005 it has ranged from 13.2% of GDP (2011) to 21.9% of GDP (2022). Sub-Saharan Africa median: 20.8% of GDP; Côte d'Ivoire is 25th highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 148th of 186.

What is Côte d'Ivoire's tax to GDP ratio?

13.0% of GDP: that is central government tax revenue in Côte d'Ivoire for 2023, according to the IMF. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 14.0% of GDP, and Côte d'Ivoire placed 14th highest of 22. World rank, highest first: 84th of 110.

What is Côte d'Ivoire's military budget as a share of GDP?

0.8% of GDP: that is military spending in Côte d'Ivoire for 2025, according to SIPRI. Its high point since 2005 was 2009, at 1.3% of GDP; its low point was 2024, at 0.8% of GDP. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 1.3% of GDP; Côte d'Ivoire is 35th highest of 44. Of 149 countries with 2025 data, 124th highest.