Ivory Coast
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Ivory Coast is the leading producer of cocoa and the fifth of coffee. These two products represent the main export receipts of the country. The standard of living of the rural populations is improving due to the increase of the cost prices of farm products.
In 1996-1997, the production of cocoa reached 1,125,000 tons, only 9% less than during the previous drive, which was exceptional (1,235,000 tons). According to the latest forecasts, the production of cocoa in 1997-1998 in Ivory Coast should stabilize around 1,000,000 tons.
The production of unroasted coffee remains very successful with a result in 1997 superior to 75.3 % compared to the same period in 1996. On the other hand, the coffee prices do not stop decreasing from 1,520 FCFA to 1,056 FCFA between 1995 and 1996 and they should decrease again by a 17.9 %, to stand at 800 FCFA.
Agricultural population (in thousands)
Total population
16 897
Agricultural population
7 571
Non agricultural population
9 326
Source : 2004, FAOSTAT
Land use
Cultivated surface area
19 900 000
Irrigated surface area
73 000
Number of farms
n.c.
Number of tractors
3 800
Source : 2003, FAOSTAT
Production indicators
Main crops
| Product | Production (in thousands) | Harvested surface (1000 ha) | Yield by hectare (kg/ha) |
| Yams | 4991 | 1156 | 4318 |
| Manioc | 2198 | 273 | 8049 |
| Oil palm fruit | 1882 | 249 | 7570 |
| Plantains | 1350 | 390 | 3462 |
| Cocoa beans | 1286 | 1694 | 759 |
Source : 2005, FAOSTAT
Livestock
| Specie | Headcount (in thousands) |
| Chickens | 33000 |
| Sheep | 1523 |
| Cattle | 1500 |
| Goats | 1192 |
| Pigs | 345 |
Source : 2005, FAOSTAT
Fishing (in metric tons)
| Shellfish, mollusks and cephalopods | Saltwater fish | Freshwater fish |
| 624 | 48 926 | 5 866 |
Source : 2005, FAOSTAT