Ivory Coast Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Ivory Coast
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated February 18, 2026
Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for Ivory Coast. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Ivory Coast at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
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Safety Rank
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Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
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Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Ivory Coast:
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Cte d'Ivoire due to crime, terrorism, unrest, health , and piracy in nearby waters. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to the northern border region due to risks of crime and terrorism . Advisory summary Do not travel to the northern border region of Cte d'Ivoire for any reason. U.S. government employee travel restrictions The U.S. government has a limited ability to provide routine or emergency services to U.S.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ivory Coast safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Ivory Coast at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution).
What is the crime rate in Ivory Coast?
Reliable homicide statistics are not currently available for Ivory Coast.
What is the US travel advisory level for Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).