Government Expenditure: Côte d'Ivoire

Analysis# Côte d'Ivoire Government Expenditure Government expenditure in Côte d'Ivoire reached 20.879% of GDP in 2026, reflecting a substantial fiscal commitment relative to economic output. This figure sits moderately below the all-time peak of 21.85% recorded in 2022, yet remains more than 50% higher than the 2011 low of 13.197%. Over the 22-year span from 2004 to 2026, government spending has expanded by 54.6%, indicating a long-term shift toward greater public sector engagement in the economy. A marked acceleration occurred between 2019 and 2022, when expenditure jumped from 17.198% to 21.85% of GDP—a sharp 4.65 percentage-point increase likely driven by pandemic-related fiscal demands. Since that 2022 peak, spending has stabilized around 20-21% of GDP, suggesting authorities are maintaining elevated expenditure levels while avoiding further escalation. The 2026 projection of 20.879% indicates continued commitment to public investment without substantial contraction.