AFRICA CEO FORUM 2025: prime minister robert beugré mambé highlights côte d’ivoire’s economic growth and stability

Abidjan, May 12, 2025 – Since 2012, Côte d’Ivoire has undertaken a profound transformation of its economy under the leadership of President Alassane Ouattara, yielding significant results, recalled Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé during the “Invest in Côte d’Ivoire” Side Event held on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum 2025, this Monday, May 12, at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan.

According to the Ivorian Head of Government, despite a challenging global context, economic growth has remained above 6% on average annually, with a forecast of 6.5% in 2025. Inflation is under control at around 3%, and public debt remains below alert thresholds. Mambé also noted that the investment rate has increased from 13% of GDP in 2012 to over 23% in recent years.

These encouraging results, he said, are having a tangible impact on people's lives. For instance, GDP per capita has doubled in just over a decade, and the country’s overall GDP has grown from around $20 billion in 2011 to $80 billion today, with a target of reaching $100 billion by the end of the decade.

The Prime Minister also emphasized that Côte d’Ivoire, as the leading economic power of the WAEMU (West African Economic and Monetary Union), accounts for 40% of the union’s GDP and exports. It boasts the region’s densest road network and the most diversified industrial base. “Côte d’Ivoire is now among the top ten African economies. We are a fast-growing economy, an expanding market, and a logistics and trade hub open to the region,” said Mambé.

He went on to explain that Côte d’Ivoire’s economy is based on a balanced structure, including competitive agriculture, a growing industrial sector, and a dynamic services sector.

Prime Minister Mambé reassured investors about the security of their investments in Côte d’Ivoire. “We remain convinced that there can be no growth, investment, or projects without peace and stability. This security extends to investments, for which we have established a robust legal framework that offers a trustworthy and stable environment,” he stated.

Côte d’Ivoire currently enjoys stable and improved ratings from Moody’s, Fitch Ratings, and Standard & Poor’s, and holds a strong position in economic performance and governance rankings.