Côte d'Ivoire
Freedom at a Glance
Global Freedom
46 / 100
Partly Free
Côte d’Ivoire continues to recover from an armed conflict that ended in 2011. Several root causes of that conflict remain, including ethnic and regional tensions, land disputes, corruption, and impunity. While an outbreak of violence during the 2020 electoral period represented a significant setback, civil liberties have been better protected in recent years, and civil society and the political opposition have operated more freely since that year’s election.
Research & Recommendations
Côte d'Ivoire
Partly Free
46
100
| PR Political Rights | 17 40 |
| CL Civil Liberties | 29 60 |
Last Year's Score & Status
49
100
Partly Free
A country or territory’s Freedom in the World status depends on its aggregate Political Rights score, on a scale of 0–40, and its aggregate Civil Liberties score, on a scale of 0–60.
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Overview
Côte d’Ivoire continues to recover from an armed conflict that ended in 2011. Several root causes of that conflict remain, including ethnic and regional tensions, land disputes, corruption, and impunity. Nongovernmental organizations and indepenent journalists continue to contribute to Ivorian politics and society. However, conditions for political rights and civil liberties eroded in 2025, when incumbent President Alassane Ouattara won a fourth presidential term after authorities excluded the main opposition candidates from participating in the year’s election and cracked down on political expression.
Freedom in the World 2026 Policy Recommendations
Strengthen democratic coordination and collective action in a contested global order
Democratic resilience will increasingly depend on stronger coordination among countries that share a commitment to freedom, the rule of law, and accountable governance.
Reimagine international democracy assistance to help reverse the global decline in freedom
International support for democratic institutions, civil society, and independent media has been associated with modest but meaningful improvements in democratic governance, and it is far less costly than the military outlays necessitated by rising authoritarian aggression.
Prioritize engagement with younger generations in the digital spaces where civic identity is now formed
Young people are increasingly dissatisfied with democracy—not because they reject its principles, but because they see institutions failing to deliver on them. Programmatic work should create clear pathways for meaningful political participation, from voting and policy engagement to community organizing and public leadership, so that young people can translate their expectations into agency.
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Freedom House Perspectives
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Country Facts
Basic Facts
Freedom in the World Score
46
/ 100
Partly Free
Population: 28,160,000
Internet Facts
Status
Not Tracked
Election Facts
Status
Past Election
Date of Election
October 31, 2020
Type of Election
Presidential
Internet Penetration
44.89%
Election Year
2020
Vulnerability Index
54
/ 100
Transnational Repression
Status
Not Tracked
