Côte d'Ivoire Rate of Natural Increase

Côte d'Ivoire has a relatively high rate of natural increase (RNI), estimated at around 2.5% per year as of the early 2020s. This figure reflects a high birth rate and a declining, but still significant, death rate, resulting in robust population growth. When compared to its neighbors, Côte d'Ivoire’s RNI is similar to that of Ghana and Burkina Faso, both of which also have RNIs in the range of 2.2% to 2.7%. However, it is notably higher than Liberia, which, while still experiencing rapid growth, has seen its RNI slow slightly due to improvements in family planning and health services. In contrast, Mali and Guinea have RNIs that are comparable or slightly higher, reflecting even higher fertility rates and younger populations. Overall, Côte d'Ivoire’s rate of natural increase is characteristic of West African nations, where youthful populations and relatively high fertility rates drive steady population expansion, but subtle differences exist due to variations in health infrastructure, economic development, and social factors across the region.

Data from US Census International Database