Côte d’Ivoire’s credit outlook improves as Bloomfield Intelligence raises country risk score for 2026

Credit rating agency Bloomfield Intelligence has released its annual country risk report for Côte d’Ivoire, highlighting an overall improvement in the nation’s credit profile for 2026, driven by stronger macroeconomic resilience and improving public finance management.

The report, published Thursday in Abidjan, raises Côte d’Ivoire’s overall score to 6.5 out of 10, up from 6.3 in 2025, according to data reviewed by Abidjan.net. The agency maintained a “stable” outlook in both the short and long term across all assessed indicators.

The report underscores the continued strength of Côte d’Ivoire’s economic momentum, with macroeconomic performance rising to 8.2, compared to 8.1 the previous year. Public finance management also improved significantly, increasing from 6.0 in 2025 to 6.5 in 2026, reflecting tighter fiscal discipline.

The financial sector also showed greater resilience, with its score rising to 6.4 from 6.2, while the business climate key to investor attractiveness remained stable at 6.6.

Despite overall improvements, the report highlights sociopolitical risk as a critical factor for investors. This indicator increased to 5.0 from 4.5 in 2025, signaling a gradual improvement but still identified as an area requiring close monitoring.

Looking ahead, Bloomfield Intelligence projects a further improvement in Côte d’Ivoire’s overall score to 6.6, supported by continued strengthening of macroeconomic stability (projected at 8.3) and fiscal performance (projected at 7.0).

The annual report is widely followed by both domestic and international investors as a benchmark for assessing the reliability and stability of Côte d’Ivoire’s business environment.