Economic Outlook: Growth Projected at 6.7% in 2026

Côte d’Ivoire’s economic growth rate is projected to reach 6.7% in 2026, according to government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly, who shared the forecast following the Council of Ministers meeting held on October 1, 2025, in Abidjan.

Coulibaly emphasized that this performance underscores the resilience of the Ivorian economy, despite a challenging international environment marked by ongoing geopolitical crises and rising trade tensions between major global powers.

In this context, he noted that the 2026 fiscal policy will focus on increasing domestic resource mobilization, controlling operational expenditures, and strengthening investment spending.

A significant portion of the budget, he added, will be dedicated to social programs aimed at reducing poverty and social inequalities, as well as initiatives promoting environmental protection and climate change adaptation, to ensure strong, sustainable, and inclusive growth.

According to the government spokesperson, the 2026 draft budget is structured around 29 allocations and 158 programs, including 39 Special Treasury Accounts across ministries and institutions. The budget balances total revenues and expenditures at 17.35 trillion CFA francs, compared to 15.34 trillion CFA francs in 2025, representing a 13.1% increase over the current fiscal year.