The active population in figures

Note: (e) Estimated data

Working conditions

Legal weekly duration

40 hours

Retirement age

55.

Working contracts

There are two types of contract in Côte d'Ivoire.

The contract is fixed term when the term is specified in advance, with the agreement of both parties, or when a term is specified, i.e. a certain, future element whose advent terminates the contract. The Work Inspector must stamp the contract if the term is more than three months.

The work contract is open-ended when the term is not specified in advance.

Cost of labor

Minimum wage

36 607 FCFA (USD 73) for the industrial sector. Salaries vary according to the sector of activity; for further information, consult the CEPICI (in French).

Social contributions

Social security contributions paid by employers: 9.9%.
Social security contributions paid by employees: 1.6%

Social partners

Social dialogue and involvement of social partners

Unions have little influence in Côte d'Ivoire.

Unions

General Union of Workers in Côte d'Ivoire (in French)

Unionization rate

42% of which 87% in the public sector.

Labor regulation bodies

Ministry of Employment, the Civil Service and Reform.