Côte d'Ivoire is considered politically and economically stable. The economic outlook remains positive as the country is continuing its strong growth trajectory.

The National Development Plan 2021 to 25 (Plan National de Développement, PND) supported by the IMF focuses on infrastructure investments and improving the business environment. The climate for investment is considered good overall.

Unlike Ghana and Nigeria, for example, Côte d'Ivoire has been spared sharp devaluations and the resulting high inflation rates, as well as financing difficulties in the wake of the global interest rate turnaround from March 2022.

The reason for this is the West African Franc of the Communauté Financière Africaine (CFA) currency union that is valid in the country. The CFA is pegged to the euro and is backed by the French central bank. 1 € = 656 FCFA. 

Côte d'Ivoire is the world's largest producer of cocoa, and Cocoa remains by far the country's most important export. However, the export of other raw materials, particularly gold, has also increased significantly and the production of crude oil is also currently being expanded.

• Official name: Republic Côte d'Ivoire
• Capital: Yamoussoukro / Abidjan (Seat of government)
• Business language. French
• Population: 30 million (2024)
• Population growth: 2.5% (2022)
• Currency & exchange rate: CFA-Franc - 1 € = 656 FCFA