U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Côte d’Ivoire due to crime, terrorism, unrest, health, and piracy in nearby waters. Some areas have increased risk.
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Is Ivory Coast safe? 🇨🇮
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As of October 2026, Ivory Coast scores 61/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Ivory Coast Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 3 Ivory Coast destinations assessed, Grand-Bassam scores highest (65/100), while Abidjan scores lowest (58/100).
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).
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Ivory Coast destinations by safety score
#1🇨🇮Grand-BassamModerate · updated 18 October 202665#2🇨🇮YamoussoukroModerate · updated 19 October 202660#3🇨🇮AbidjanModerate · updated 13 October 202658
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03 · Evidence Signals
Ivory Coast safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 11.0 / 100k | 43 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 53/100 | 53 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 50/100 | 50 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 21.8 / 100k | 38 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
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 61/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Ivory Coast?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Grand-Bassam currently scores highest at 65/100 (Moderate). Abidjan scores lowest at 58/100.
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.