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Côte d’Ivoire is a West African nation with a varied landscape that includes coastal beaches, savannas, and forested highlands, rich in natural resources. It has a population of 31.2 million, a population growth rate of 2.50%, and a median age of 18.10 years.

Its history includes powerful West African kingdoms and a legacy of French colonial influence that has shaped its language and administrative systems.

Today, Côte d’Ivoire is working to strengthen its economy and cultural identity while fostering vibrant traditions in music, dance, and art.

Its capital city is Yamoussoukro.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Côte d'Ivoire improved by 7.3% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Côte d'Ivoire worsened by 0.8% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Côte d'Ivoire improved by 21.0% from 2023 to 2024

Income Inequality in Côte d'Ivoire improved by 5.1% from 2018 to 2021

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Côte d'Ivoire improved by 0.6% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Côte d'Ivoire improved by 2.7% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Cote d'Ivoire worsened by 1.2% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Cote d'Ivoire improved by 0.4% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Cote d'Ivoire worsened by 16.2% from 2021 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Côte d'Ivoire improved by 8.1% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Côte d'Ivoire improved by 8.8% from 2022 to 2023

Government Effectiveness in Côte d'Ivoire worsened by 7.7% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Côte d'Ivoire worsened by 6.8% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Côte d'Ivoire improved by 2.7% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Côte d'Ivoire improved by 4.6% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Côte d'Ivoire improved by 6.7% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Cote d'Ivoire worsened by 11.7% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Cote d'Ivoire worsened by 5.8% from 2020 to 2021