Who Leads Cote d'Ivoire?
Alassane Ouattara serves as Cote d'Ivoire's President. This page covers Cote d'Ivoire's leadership, government, economy, trade, alliances, and global role.
Last verified: April 2026. Sources: IMF, World Bank, government records.
Leadership
Alassane Ouattara
President of Cote d'Ivoire
- Political Party
- RHDP
- Inaugurated
- Dec 2025
- Term Ends
- 2030
- Next Election
- 2030
- Born
- Jan 1, 1942 in Dimbokro, Cote d'Ivoire
- Country Population
- 29M
- Continent
- Africa
Alassane Ouattara has been president since 2011, winning reelection in 2015 and controversially in 2020 for a third term. A former IMF Deputy Managing Director, he has overseen one of Africa's fastest-growing economies with average GDP growth above 7%. His presidency has been marked by major infrastructure development including highways, bridges, and a new metro system in Abidjan.
Government
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Official Language(s)
- French
- Currency
- CFA Franc (XOF)
- Government Type
- Presidential Republic
- Area
- 322,463 km²
Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is the world's largest cocoa producer and one of West Africa's most prosperous nations. After a period of political crisis and civil war in the 2000s, the country has experienced strong economic growth. Abidjan, the economic capital, is one of West Africa's most cosmopolitan cities. Yamoussoukro is home to the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, the largest church in the world.
Economic Snapshot
- GDP
- $70.0B
- GDP Per Capita
- $2,400