After years of civil war and political instability, and a consequent economic decline, Côte d'Ivoire continues to lead the ranking of the world's largest cocoa producer, producing 45% of global production.
Having seen its economy constantly grow in recent years, Côte d'Ivoire, which reached a growth rate of 7% in 2021, after being slowed down by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, remains one of the major exporters of cashew, coffee and palm oil.
It also has significant offshore oil and natural gas reserves, whose exploration has been increasing.
Côte d'Ivoire's budget deficit was estimated at 5% of GDP in 2021, down from 5.6% in 2020, due to increased mobilization of fiscal and non-tax revenues.
