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In 2026, Côte d'Ivoire's population stands at 33,494,346. That is a 12-fold increase on the 2,735,180 recorded in 1950. It is growing at +2.34% a year, one of the faster rates globally, adding about 783.8K people a year. Settlement is fairly dense, at 105 people/km². Half the population is younger than 18.5 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 22.6 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 103 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections put it at 104,042,819, up +211% from 2026.
Total population
33,494,346
Density
105 people/km²
Median age
18.5 years
Growth rate
+2.34%
Côte d'Ivoire is experiencing rapid population growth, adding hundreds of thousands of people each year. The population is gradually aging, with median age projected to reach 23 by 2050 (up from 18 in 2026). Looking ahead, UN projections show the population reaching 104M by 2100, more than double 2026's level.