Côte d’Ivoire: capital, population, area and flag
Côte d’Ivoire is a country in Western Africa (Africa). Its capital is Yamoussoukro. The population is about 32.7M (#50 of 193) and the area is about 322,460 km² (#68 of 193).
Key facts
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Region
- Africa / Western Africa
- Population
- 32,711,547 (2025) #50 of 193
- Total area
- 322,460 km² (2024) #68 of 193
- Population density
- 100.4 people/km² (2024) #88 of 193
- GDP (total)
- $99.8B (2025) #76 of 189
- GDP per capita
- $3,050 (2025) #141 of 189
- Life expectancy
- 62.1 years (2024) #180 of 193
- Distance from Japan
- 14,037 km #24 of 192
- Largest city
- Abidjan
- Area compared with Japan
- about 0.9 times that of Japan
- Population compared with Japan
- about 1/4 that of Japan
- Main languages
- French
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (XOF)
- Calling code
- +225
- Time zone (capital)
- UTC+0
- Time difference from Japan (standard time)
- 9 h behind Japan
- Driving side
- Right
- Capital location
- 6.82°N 5.27°W
Population of Côte d’Ivoire, 1950–2100 (Japanese)
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Map of Côte d’Ivoire
Capital: Yamoussoukro
Côte d’Ivoire: number one in the world
Côte d’Ivoire ranks first in the world for these crops, animals, seafood and farm products (latest FAO data). Select one to see the whole ranking.
Côte d’Ivoire: in the world’s top 10 for food & farming
Côte d’Ivoire ranks among the world’s top 10 for these crops, animals, seafood and farm products (latest FAO data).
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Top rankings
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Côte d’Ivoire in world rankings
How Côte d’Ivoire compares with other countries, indicator by indicator. Click an indicator to see the full ranking.
Questions about Côte d’Ivoire
What is the capital of Côte d’Ivoire?
The capital of Côte d’Ivoire is Yamoussoukro.
What is the population of Côte d’Ivoire?
Côte d’Ivoire has a population of about 32.7M (2025), #50 of 193 among countries.
How big is Côte d’Ivoire?
Côte d’Ivoire covers about 322,460 km², #68 of 193 among countries.
Which continent is Côte d’Ivoire in?
Côte d’Ivoire is in Africa, in the region of Western Africa.
What is Côte d’Ivoire number one in the world for in food and farming?
Côte d’Ivoire ranks first in the world for: Cocoa beans 1.89M t (FAO data).
What currency and languages are used in Côte d’Ivoire?
The currency is the West African CFA Franc. Main languages: French.
How does Côte d’Ivoire compare with Japan in size and population?
The area of Côte d’Ivoire is about 0.9 times that of Japan, and its population is about 1/4 that of Japan.
How far is Côte d’Ivoire from Japan?
The capital, Yamoussoukro, is about 14,037 km from Tokyo, the capital of Japan, in a straight line.
What is the time difference between Côte d’Ivoire and Japan?
The capital, Yamoussoukro, is on UTC+0 in standard time: 9 h behind Japan.
What is the largest city in Côte d’Ivoire?
The largest city in Côte d’Ivoire is Abidjan. The capital is Yamoussoukro.
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