MigrantoImmigrants in Ivory Coast
2.8M foreign-born residents — the #24 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 83% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 1820882 |
| Mali | 403646 |
| Guinea | 111634 |
| Niger | 97848 |
| Ghana | 97313 |
| Togo | 95310 |
| Benin | 75331 |
| Nigeria | 60926 |
| Senegal | 32378 |
| Liberia | 16014 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast is a primary destination for emigrants from Burkina Faso
Ivory Coast attracts 89% of all emigrants from Burkina Faso, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Burkina Faso is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Burkina Faso accounts for 65% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 14%.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 52% to 65%, with Burkina Faso increasingly the primary origin.
A significant share of the population of Burkina Faso has settled here
More than 1 in 13 people from Burkina Faso now live in Ivory Coast — 1.8M people, representing 7.73% of the population of Burkina Faso.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1776253 |
| 1995 | 1943414 |
| 2000 | 2104325 |
| 2005 | 2251608 |
| 2010 | 2398889 |
| 2015 | 2546172 |
| 2020 | 2693455 |
| 2024 | 2811282 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Burkina Faso | Mali | Guinea | Niger | Ghana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 927902 | 380960 | 119600 | 66487 | 128653 |
| 1995 | 1059222 | 384296 | 118429 | 71099 | 110059 |
| 2000 | 1190543 | 387632 | 117258 | 75711 | 97313 |
| 2005 | 1321864 | 390968 | 116086 | 80323 | 97313 |
| 2010 | 1453184 | 394305 | 114914 | 84934 | 97313 |
| 2015 | 1584505 | 397641 | 113743 | 89546 | 97313 |
| 2020 | 1715826 | 400977 | 112571 | 94158 | 97313 |
| 2024 | 1820882 | 403646 | 111634 | 97848 | 97313 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Ivory Coast as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Ivory Coast
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Ivory Coast?
Around 2.8M foreign-born residents live in Ivory Coast, making it the #24-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Ivory Coast come from?
Most immigrants in Ivory Coast come from Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea — these three countries account for about 83% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Ivory Coast are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 9% of the population of Ivory Coast — that's 2.8M out of a total population of 31.9M.
How has immigration to Ivory Coast changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Ivory Coast has grown from 2.5M to 2.8M people, a growth of about 10%.
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