IMF Mission in Côte d’Ivoire: Minister Adama Coulibaly Highlights Economic Resilience with a Projected 6.5% Growth in 2025

Abidjan, September 23, 2025 – Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Finance and Budget, Adama Coulibaly, announced on Monday, September 22, 2025, in Abidjan-Plateau, that the Ivorian economy continues to demonstrate strong resilience, with GDP growth projected at 6.5% in 2025, compared to 6.0% in 2024. This solid performance is driven by the ongoing implementation of the National Development Plan (PND) 2021–2025.

The minister presented Côte d’Ivoire’s economic progress as of June 2025 during the launch of the IMF mission, led by Olaf Unteroberdoerster, for the fifth review of the Economic and Financial Program (PEF 2023–2026) and the fourth review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

Launched virtually on September 15, 2025, the mission will continue until September 30, 2025. It assesses the country’s economic performance and proposes necessary adjustments to address socio-economic challenges.

Pleased with the encouraging results, Minister Coulibaly reported that inflation is expected to drop to 1.8% in 2025, compared to 3.5% in 2024, while the budget deficit is forecasted to fall to 3.0% of GDP, from 4.0% in 2024. The current account balance is also projected to improve to 1.2% of GDP, compared to 8.1% in 2023.

In the medium term (2026–2030), growth is projected to average 6.7%, supported by the Strategic Plan “Côte d’Ivoire 2030”, with the budget deficit maintained at 3% of GDP and inflation remaining below 3%.

Minister Coulibaly emphasized that the risk of over-indebtedness will remain moderate, thanks to a solid banking system and the prudent monetary policy of the BCEAO.

He reaffirmed that the PEF 2023–2026 will continue to promote inclusive growth, with a focus on job creation for young people and economic diversification.

IMF Mission Chief Olaf Unteroberdoerster praised Côte d’Ivoire’s progress and reaffirmed the IMF’s continued support through two financing agreements totaling approximately USD 4.8 billion.

It should be recalled that in May 2023, Côte d’Ivoire entered into a three-year Economic and Financial Program with the IMF, supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). An additional program was signed in April 2024 under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).