Tap water in Ivory Coast

Not safe to drink

The WHO and UNICEF put safely managed drinking water within reach of 45% of people in Ivory Coast. National figures describe a country, not the tap in front of you.

What the sources say

WHO / UNICEF JMP

45% of the population has safely managed drinking water, meaning it is free from contamination at the point of use.

Coverage splits by where you are: 64% in urban areas against 26% in rural ones.

US CDC Travelers' Health

Advises travellers that tap water is generally not safe to drink in Ivory Coast.

Numbeo

36.67/100 on the water drinkability and accessibility index, which Numbeo reads as “Low”. This one is crowdsourced from residents rather than measured.

Lonely Planet

It's best not to drink tap water anywhere in Côte d'Ivoire. Bottled water is available in shops throughout the country; Awa and Celeste are trusted brands.

This is a national picture, and it varies. Some cities treat their water to a standard the country as a whole does not reach. Where the water is not safe, boiling, filtering or sealed bottles are the usual options, and ice and raw salad washed in tap water carry the same risk as the water itself.

Places in Ivory Coast

Water quality is local. These places have their own readings.

Elsewhere in Africa