International Migrant Population Statistics in Cote d'Ivoire (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 9% of the population in Cote d'Ivoire were international migrants, per World Bank World Development Indicators. Down from 9.5% in 2020 to 9% in 2024 (−0.5 percentage points). Cote d'Ivoire ranks #4 of 48 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #88 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 9% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Cote d'Ivoire as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- −0.5 pp (2024)
- Down from 9.5% in 2020 to 9% in 2024 (−0.5 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 15% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 15% in 1990 to 9% in 2024.
- Peak value (1990)
- 15% (1990)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 9%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #4 of 48 (2024)
- Cote d'Ivoire ranks 4 of 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #88 of 216 (2024)
- Cote d'Ivoire ranks 88 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 3.3% (2024)
- Cote d'Ivoire (9%) is above the average of 3.3% across the 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $1.8 billion (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Cote d'Ivoire (2024)
- 41.4% (2024)
- 41.4% of the population in Cote d'Ivoire used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 31.9 million (2024)
- Cote d'Ivoire had a population of 31.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9% | −0.5 pp |
| 2020 | 9.5% | −0.8 pp |
| 2015 | 10.3% | −0.6 pp |
| 2010 | 10.9% | −0.6 pp |
| 2005 | 11.5% | −0.7 pp |
| 2000 | 12.2% | −1.2 pp |
| 1995 | 13.4% | −1.6 pp |
| 1990 | 15% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Cote d'Ivoire were international migrants?
9% of the population in Cote d'Ivoire were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Cote d'Ivoire?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Cote d'Ivoire.
Where does the international migrant population data for Cote d'Ivoire come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Cote d'Ivoire is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Cote d'Ivoire changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 15% in 1990 to 9% in 2024.
How does Cote d'Ivoire compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Cote d'Ivoire ranks 4 of 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 9% versus a regional average of 3.3% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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