Côte d'Ivoire: economy and key statistics
Côte d'Ivoire is number 77 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $99.8 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $3,050. The economy grew by 6.5% in 2025. Unemployment is 2.3%. The economy is 51% services, 24% industry, 17% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 6 R&D labs.
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National power
Côte d'Ivoire is number 97 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 32.3 out of 100: economic 51, technology 10, military 23 and human capital 55.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $99.8 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $268.5 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $3,050 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +6.5% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 0.1% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% | 2025 |
| Population | 32.7 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 13.1 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 51% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 24% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 12% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 17% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 30% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 3.6% of GDP | 2024 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 5% | 2024 |
| Internet users | 41% of people | 2024 |
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Main export industries
Côte d'Ivoire exported goods worth about $20.5bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Cocoa and cocoa preparations: $7.2bn (35.0% of goods exports)
- Natural, cultured pearls: $3.1bn (15.3% of goods exports)
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation: $3.1bn (15.1% of goods exports)
- Rubber and articles thereof: $2.5bn (12.0% of goods exports)
- Fruit and nuts, edible: $1.5bn (7.3% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Africa
- South Africa (#40)
- Nigeria (#50)
- Kenya (#62)
- Ethiopia (#67)
- Angola (#69)
- Ghana (#70)
- DR Congo (#81)
- Tanzania (#83)
- Uganda (#89)
- Sudan (#91)
- Cameroon (#92)
- Zimbabwe (#96)
- Senegal (#108)
- Mali (#114)
- Zambia (#116)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Côte d'Ivoire?
Côte d'Ivoire had a GDP of $99.8 billion in 2025, ranking number 77 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Côte d'Ivoire?
GDP per person in Côte d'Ivoire was $3,050 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Côte d'Ivoire growing?
The economy of Côte d'Ivoire grew by 6.5% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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