CIV · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
32.71 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
62.1 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,711,547 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.40 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 98.0 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 31.56 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 7.61 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 4.23 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 62.1 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 44.8 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 50.0 percent | 2021 |
| Urban Population (%) | 54.5 percent | 2025 |
Languages
French
Official
Religions
Muslim
42.9%
None
19.1%
Catholic
17.2%
Evangelical
11.8%
Animist
3.6%
Other Christian
3.2%
Methodist
1.7%
Other Religion
0.5%