Ivory Coast Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 50th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
33,738,688
The population of Ivory Coast is about 33,738,688 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 33.5 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.40% of the world's people.
Ivory Coast is the 50th most populous of 217 countries and territories. Its population is growing fast — about 2.4% a year, roughly 2,196 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 55.7 million. That is 9.1 times its 1960 population of 3.7 million. Population density is 105 people per square kilometre. 55% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
33.5 million
Yearly change
+2.39%
World rank
50th
Share of world
0.40%
Density
105/km²
Land area
318,000 km²
Life expectancy
62.1 yrs
Births per woman
4.23
GDP per capita
$3,050
GDP
$99.8B
Population of Ivory Coast, 1960–2050
Ivory Coast population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,673,666 | — | 12 |
| 1970 | 5,411,567 | +4.22% | 17 |
| 1980 | 8,220,714 | +4.03% | 26 |
| 1990 | 12,189,778 | +4.01% | 38 |
| 2000 | 17,699,004 | +2.81% | 56 |
| 2010 | 22,488,065 | +2.23% | 71 |
| 2020 | 28,915,449 | +2.56% | 91 |
| 2024 | 31,934,230 | +2.47% | 100 |
| 2026proj. | 33,494,346 | +2.39% | 105 |
| 2030proj. | 36,699,009 | +2.27% | 115 |
| 2040proj. | 45,743,925 | +2.16% | 144 |
| 2050proj. | 55,746,985 | +1.84% | 175 |
Ivory Coast vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 5.3 times as many people as Ivory Coast. Bangladesh is 13.0 times more densely populated.
Ivory Coast population: questions and answers
What is the population of Ivory Coast in 2026?
About 33,494,346 (33.5 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Ivory Coast's population growing?
Yes, by about 2.39% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Ivory Coast?
About 105 people per km², with a land area of 318,000 km².
What will the population of Ivory Coast be in 2050?
About 55.7 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Ivory Coast?
Yamoussoukro.
What is the life expectancy in Ivory Coast?
62.1 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.