Demographics (United Nations)

Population

26,172,000

Area

320,000 sq. km (120,000 sq. mi)

Population density

81/sq. km (210/sq. mi)

Growth rate p.a.

2.52% (per 1,000: births 35, deaths 11)

Under 15 years

42%

Urban dwellers

52% (3.38% p.a.)

Largest cities

Abidjan 5,203,000; Bouake 572,000; Yamoussoukro 222,000

Languages & peoples (World Christian Database)

Mother tongues

13% Baoulé,…