Ivory Coast
Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
People: Ivorian
Ivory Coast is located in Western Africa and has a population of around 31.7 million. Its capital city is Yamoussoukro, and the most widely spoken official language is French.
By the numbers, Ivory Coast is the 50th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.40% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 69th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 98 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Ivory Coast — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Côte d'Ivoire |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Yamoussoukro |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Western Africa |
| Population | 31,719,275 |
| Area | 322,463 km² |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) Fr |
| Official Language | French |
| Dialling Code | +225 |
| Internet TLD | .ci |
| Timezone | UTC |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | CI / CIV |
| Borders | Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ivory Coast
What is the capital and currency of Ivory Coast?
The capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro and the currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF), symbol Fr.
What is the capital of Ivory Coast?
The capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro.
What currency does Ivory Coast use?
Ivory Coast uses the West African CFA franc (XOF, symbol: Fr).
What language do they speak in Ivory Coast?
The official language of Ivory Coast is French.
What is the dialling code for Ivory Coast?
The international dialling code for Ivory Coast is +225.
What side of the road does Ivory Coast drive on?
Ivory Coast drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Ivory Coast
Burkina Faso
Ghana
Guinea
Liberia
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