Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire: Debt service as a share of exports of good and services was 17.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Côte d'Ivoire, 2005–2023
Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Côte d'Ivoire is 17.8%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 71.1% on the previous year and up 342.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Côte d'Ivoire peaked at 18.6% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2006.
Côte d'Ivoire ranks 12th of 116 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Côte d'Ivoire, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.4% | — |
| 2006 | 0.8% | -40.0% |
| 2007 | 2.1% | +155.6% |
| 2008 | 7.0% | +238.6% |
| 2009 | 7.3% | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 4.0% | -45.6% |
| 2011 | 3.1% | -21.4% |
| 2012 | 2.5% | -21.5% |
| 2013 | 4.0% | +64.1% |
| 2014 | 4.3% | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 3.6% | -16.4% |
| 2016 | 9.2% | +157.0% |
| 2017 | 14.2% | +55.1% |
| 2018 | 9.4% | -33.4% |
| 2019 | 18.6% | +96.6% |
| 2020 | 15.2% | -18.4% |
| 2021 | 8.9% | -41.4% |
| 2022 | 10.4% | +17.0% |
| 2023 | 17.8% | +71.1% |
Côte d'Ivoire compared with similar countries
- Côte d'Ivoire's 17.8% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.1%, 2.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Côte d'Ivoire's 17.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.1%, 2.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.7% | 0.8% | 7.3% | 5 |
| 2010s | 7.3% | 2.5% | 18.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.1% | 8.9% | 17.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Côte d'Ivoire
More economy & growth data for Côte d'Ivoire
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 227.78 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0026 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.13 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.12 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 25.61 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0358 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 97.75 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 7.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.0871 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 265.63 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Côte d'Ivoire?
- Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Côte d'Ivoire was 17.8% in 2023, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest debt service as a share of exports of good and services recorded in Côte d'Ivoire?
- The highest recorded value was 18.6% in 2019.
- What is the lowest debt service as a share of exports of good and services recorded in Côte d'Ivoire?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2006.
- How does Côte d'Ivoire rank for debt service as a share of exports of good and services?
- Côte d'Ivoire ranks 12th out of 116 countries with data for 2023.
- Is debt service as a share of exports of good and services rising or falling in Côte d'Ivoire?
- Over the last ten years it is up 342.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Côte d'Ivoire data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Debt service as a share of exports of good and services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and primary income (%).