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Ivory Coast

Africa · Western Africa

Medium PeaceAffordable Cost of Living

Low Development

Population31.9M50th

GDP / Capita$3KLower-mid

PPP / Capita$8KVery Low

Gender Inequality0.612Very High

Life Expectancy62 yrsVery Low

West Africa's economic powerhouse — Abidjan is booming, cocoa and finance capital.

At a Glance

LowSafety

AffordableCost of Living

ModerateWater Access

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Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast is the economic heart of French-speaking West Africa, a country that blends a vibrant cosmopolitan capital in Abidjan, a strong cocoa and coffee agricultural heritage, and a coastline of surf beaches and fishing villages. The music scene, rooted in zouglou and coupé-décalé, is among the most energetic in the continent. It suits travellers who enjoy urban culture, food, and the energy of a fast-moving West African city.

Produces more than 40% of the world's cocoa — the majority of your chocolate starts here.
Economic powerhouse of West Africa yet among the highest rates of child labour in the cocoa industry.

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