U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
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Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Ivory Coast scores 60/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Ivory Coast Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Ivory Coast destination assessed, Yamoussoukro scores highest (60/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Ivory Coast destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Ivory Coast safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 72 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 11.0 / 100k | 43 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 51/100 | 51 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 47/100 | 47 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 20.6 / 100k | 41 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Ivory Coast safety FAQ
Is Ivory Coast safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Ivory Coast Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Ivory Coast averages 60/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Ivory Coast?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Yamoussoukro currently scores highest at 60/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Ivory Coast safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.