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Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)vsSierra Leone

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is higher

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) records 31,934,230, about 3.70× the other value.

Surface area

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is higher

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) records 322,460 km², about 4.46× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is higher

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) records $87.11 billion, about 12.5× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)31,934,230
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone8,642,022

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s population is 270% larger than that of Sierra Leone, a difference of 23,292,208.

Surface area

🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)322,460 km²
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone72,300 km²

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s surface area is 346% larger than that of Sierra Leone, a difference of 250,160 km².

Population density

🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)99 /km²
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone120 /km²

Sierra Leone’s population density is 21% higher than that of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), a difference of 20.5 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)$87.11 billion · 2024
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone$6.97 billion · 2024

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s nominal GDP is about 12.5× that of Sierra Leone, a difference of $80.14 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)$2,728 · 2024
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone$807 · 2024

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s GDP per capita is 238% higher than that of Sierra Leone, a difference of $1,921.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Yamoussoukro

Freetown

Population

31,934,230

8,642,022

Surface area

322,460 km²

72,300 km²

Population density

99 /km²

120 /km²

Nominal GDP

$87.11 billion · 2024

$6.97 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$2,728 · 2024

$807 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Western Africa

Western Africa

Currency

West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA

Sierra Leonean leone · SLL · Le

Nationality

Ivorian

Sierra Leonean

Phone code

+225

+232

Internet domain

.ci

.sl

ISO codes

CI / CIV

SL / SLE

Time zone

Africa/Abidjan

Africa/Freetown

Native name

—

Sierra Leone

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About Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

Côte d’Ivoire, known in English as the Ivory Coast, sits on the sparkling Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, offering a dynamic blend of bustling cities, lush forests, and vibrant coastal life that invites explorers to discover its rich diversity.

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About Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa, officially known as the Republic of Sierra Leone. It is bordered by Guinea to the north, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest.

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Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) & Sierra Leone: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

The capital of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is Yamoussoukro.

What is the population of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a recorded population of approximately 31,934,230 people.

How big is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) covers an area of about 322,460 km².

What is the population density of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a population density of roughly 99 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $87.11 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,728.

What currency is used in Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.

Where is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) located?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What are people from Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) called?

People from Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) are referred to as Ivorian.

What is the phone calling code for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

The international dialing code for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is +225.

What is the internet domain for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is .ci.

What time zone is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) in?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) uses the Africa/Abidjan time zone.

What is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) known for?

Côte d’Ivoire, known in English as the Ivory Coast, sits on the sparkling Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, offering a dynamic blend of bustling cities, lush forests, and vibrant coastal life that invites explorers to discover its rich diversity.

What is the capital of Sierra Leone?

The capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown.

What is the population of Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone has a recorded population of approximately 8,642,022 people.

How big is Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone covers an area of about 72,300 km².

What is the population density of Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone has a population density of roughly 120 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $6.97 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone has a GDP per capita of approximately $807.

What currency is used in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone uses the Sierra Leonean leone (SLL), with the symbol Le.

Where is Sierra Leone located?

Sierra Leone is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What are people from Sierra Leone called?

People from Sierra Leone are referred to as Sierra Leonean.

What is the phone calling code for Sierra Leone?

The international dialing code for Sierra Leone is +232.

What is the internet domain for Sierra Leone?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Sierra Leone is .sl.

What time zone is Sierra Leone in?

Sierra Leone uses the Africa/Freetown time zone.

What is Sierra Leone known for?

Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa, officially known as the Republic of Sierra Leone. It is bordered by Guinea to the north, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest.