Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) was 12,014 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 25-64 years in Cote d'Ivoire, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 25-64 years in Cote d'Ivoire is 12,014 thousands, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 32.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years in Cote d'Ivoire peaked at 12,014 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1,896 thousands, in 1970.
That places Cote d'Ivoire 53rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Cote d'Ivoire, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,896 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 1,974 thousands | +4.1% |
| 1972 | 2,059 thousands | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 2,149 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 2,238 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 2,332 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1976 | 2,433 thousands | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 2,489 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 2,545 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 2,604 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 2,665 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 2,729 thousands | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 2,797 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 2,871 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 2,952 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 3,038 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 3,133 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 3,236 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 3,346 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 3,461 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 3,595 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 3,734 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 3,879 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 4,030 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 4,189 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 4,356 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 4,532 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 4,718 thousands | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 4,917 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 5,126 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 5,316 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 5,500 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 5,681 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 5,853 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 6,013 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 6,170 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 6,323 thousands | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 6,474 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 6,626 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 6,932 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 7,265 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 7,624 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 8,005 thousands | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 8,400 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 8,801 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 9,087 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 9,385 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 9,692 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 9,984 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 10,277 thousands | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 10,566 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 10,840 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 11,112 thousands | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 11,410 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 11,722 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 12,014 thousands | +2.5% |
Cote d'Ivoire compared with similar countries
- Cote d'Ivoire's 12,014 thousands is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,306 thousands, 2.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Cote d'Ivoire's 12,014 thousands is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,397 thousands, 2.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,272 thousands | 1,896 thousands | 2,604 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,023 thousands | 2,665 thousands | 3,461 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,307 thousands | 3,595 thousands | 5,126 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,089 thousands | 5,316 thousands | 6,932 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,852 thousands | 7,265 thousands | 10,277 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,277 thousands | 10,566 thousands | 12,014 thousands | 6 |
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More population data for Cote d'Ivoire
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.7661 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.33 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.7661 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5786 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1242 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.8% (2100)
- Population density 327.18 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 8.39 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.8% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 3.53 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 25-64 years in Cote d'Ivoire?
- Population aged 25-64 years in Cote d'Ivoire was 12,014 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
- The highest recorded value was 12,014 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,896 thousands in 1970.
- How does Cote d'Ivoire rank for population aged 25-64 years?
- Cote d'Ivoire ranks 53rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years rising or falling in Cote d'Ivoire?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cote d'Ivoire data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release