- Ivory Coast’s GDP growth averaged 7% from 2012 to 2023, projected at 6.5% in 2024-2025, driven by diversification beyond cocoa.
- Youth unemployment is low at 5%, with GDP per capita reaching $2,900 in 2024, the highest in West Africa after Cape Verde.
- Electricity access expanded significantly, from 34% in 2013 to over 90% in 2024, supported by infrastructure development and private investment.
- A $10 billion offshore oil and gas project is set to boost oil output to 200,000 barrels a day by 2027, enhancing economic prospects.
- Political tensions rise as President Ouattara, aged 83, considers a controversial fourth term amid opposition challenges and historical conflicts.
