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  • Title: Spotlight: Cote d'Ivoire.
    Author: Patriquin W.
    Journal: Popul Today; 1987 Nov; 15(11):12. PubMed ID: 12268738.
    Abstract:
    The Republic of Cote d'Ivoire's 1986 population was estimated at 10.8 million, with a 3.0% rate of natural increase. In 1986, there were 46 births/1000 population and 15 deaths/1000. The total fertility rate was 6.7. Infant mortality stood at 105/1000 live births, and life expectancy at birth was 52 years. Since independence in 1960, Cote d'Ivoire has been one of the most prosperous countries in Africa, with nearly 7% annual growth in the 1960-80 period. The agricultural sector, which employs about 3/4 of the labor force, produces coffee, cocoa, and timber for export. The country is also one of the world's largest producers of palm oil, and the government is seeking to achieve self-sufficiency in rice production by the end of 1987. The gross national product per capita was US$620 in 1986. The government aims to increase fertility through the provision of social welfare services such as child allowances and maternity benefits. The population growth rate has increased from 3.64/year in the 1965-75 period to 4.3%/year since 1975. If current trends persist, the population of Cote d'Ivoire will have doubled in 20 years. Immigration has also contributed to increase the overall rate of population growth, rising from 75,000/year in 1965-75 to a current figure of 94,000/year. The proportion of aliens in the population is expected to increase from 25% in 1980 to over 30% by 1990.
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