Côte d'Ivoire · Africa
How many people die in Côte d'Ivoire every day?
In Côte d'Ivoire, about 575 people die every day, roughly one death every 3 minutes. That is about 210,000 deaths a year, 0.3% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 43rd highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 58.7 years and the leading cause of death is malaria. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
575
Deaths per year
210,000
Life expectancy
58.7 years
Population
28,873,034
Death rate
7.3 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Malaria
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Côte d'Ivoire
58.7
World avg
72.8
-14.1 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Côte d'Ivoire
7.3
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Côte d'Ivoire by time period
| Per hour | 24 |
| Per day | 575 |
| Per week | 4,027 |
| Per month | 17,500 |
| Per year | 210,000 |
What people die of in Côte d'Ivoire
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Côte d'Ivoire in 2023 was pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections, which accounted for 10.8% of all deaths, about 59 a day. It was followed by stroke and heart disease (ischaemic).
Deaths from kidney diseases have more than doubled since 2000, from about 2,287 to 5,184 a year. Deaths from HIV/AIDS have fallen by 83% since 2000, from about 56,050 to 9,321 a year.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 21,530 | 59 | 10.8% | +7% |
| 2 | Stroke | 14,680 | 40 | 7.3% | +71% |
| 3 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 12,364 | 34 | 6.2% | +115% |
| 4 | Preterm birth complications | 11,060 | 30 | 5.5% | -6% |
| 5 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 10,739 | 29 | 5.4% | -33% |
| 6 | Malaria | 9,714 | 27 | 4.9% | -66% |
| 7 | HIV/AIDS | 9,321 | 26 | 4.7% | -83% |
| 8 | Road injuries | 6,794 | 19 | 3.4% | +78% |
| 9 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 6,265 | 17 | 3.1% | -13% |
| 10 | Kidney diseases | 5,184 | 14 | 2.6% | +127% |
Deaths in Côte d'Ivoire since 2000
WHO estimates that about 199,948 people died in Côte d'Ivoire in 2023, 10% fewer than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 223,146 deaths |
| 2010 | 215,589 deaths |
| 2019 | 203,231 deaths |
| 2023 | 199,948 deaths |
Life expectancy in Côte d'Ivoire since 1950
A baby born in Côte d'Ivoire in 1950 could expect to live about 30.8 years. By 2023 that had risen to 61.9, a gain of 31.1 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 30.8 years |
| 1980 | 51.4 years |
| 2000 | 51.4 years |
| 2010 | 55.3 years |
| 2019 | 60.3 years |
| 2023 | 61.9 years |
Côte d'Ivoire compared with similar countries in Africa
Among the 50 countries in Africa on this site, Côte d'Ivoire ranks 42nd for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Côte d'Ivoire | 575 | 58.7 | Malaria |
| Cameroon | 575 | 60.3 | Malaria |
| Madagascar | 521 | 64.5 | Lower respiratory infections |
| Niger | 575 | 62 | Malaria |
| Ghana | 575 | 64.1 | Malaria |
| Mozambique | 767 | 59.3 | HIV/AIDS |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Côte d'Ivoire every day?
In Côte d'Ivoire, about 575 people die every day, or roughly one death every 3 minutes. That adds up to about 210,000 deaths a year, 0.3% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Côte d'Ivoire?
Malaria is the leading cause of death in Côte d'Ivoire. It is one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide, and most deaths from it could be avoided with prevention and treatment. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections first in 2023, with 10.8% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Côte d'Ivoire?
Life expectancy at birth in Côte d'Ivoire is 58.7 years, 14.1 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 186th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Côte d'Ivoire high?
Côte d'Ivoire records about 7.3 deaths per 1,000 people each year, below the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.