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).
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Is Ivory Coast safe? 🇨🇮
Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Ivory Coast scores 57/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 3 Ivory Coast destinations assessed, Yamoussoukro scores highest (64/100), while Abidjan scores lowest (52/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
02 · Destinations
Ivory Coast destinations by safety score
#1🇨🇮YamoussoukroModerate · updated 28 July 202664#2🇨🇮Grand-BassamModerate · updated 29 July 202656#3🇨🇮AbidjanModerate · updated 29 July 202652
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03 · Evidence Signals
Ivory Coast safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories) | 50 | Government of 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?
On our composite index Ivory Coast averages 57/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Ivory Coast?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Yamoussoukro currently scores highest at 64/100 (Moderate). Abidjan scores lowest at 52/100.
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.