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Cote d'Ivoire: Urban population (% of total population)

In , Cote d'Ivoire's Urban population (% of total population) was 53.97.

That's up 1.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 62.87 . Cote d'Ivoire ranks #145 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Cote d'Ivoire Urban population (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
53.97
Trough
45.08
1-year change
+1.1%
5-year change
+5.1%
+1.0% / yr
10-year change
+10.1%
+1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Urban population (% of total population)
53.9733
53.4075
52.8493
52.3183
51.8358
51.3515
50.8718
50.3977
49.9300
49.4695

About Urban population (% of total population)

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.

Indicator code: SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Cote d'Ivoire's Urban population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire's Urban population (% of total population) was 53.97, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Cote d'Ivoire's Urban population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Cote d'Ivoire's Urban population (% of total population) rose 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Cote d'Ivoire rank globally on Urban population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire ranked #145 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population (% of total population).
How does Cote d'Ivoire's Urban population (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Urban population (% of total population) in 2024 was 62.87, so Cote d'Ivoire is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 of 48.
What is Urban population (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS), CC BY 4.0.