5.3340° N, 4.0242° W
ABIDJAN
Most Famous People Born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Notable people
- 491
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- Median birth year
- 1983
- Most distinctive
- Football 5.6×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Abidjan during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Abidjan Is Known For
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Football is Abidjan's biggest profession — 62% of all notables (303).
Abidjan over-indexes on football — 5.6× the global rate.
Abidjan under-produces politician — only 0.4× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Abidjan's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Field: Basket Clear ×
Ali Traoré
Born 1985
Alain Koffi
Born 1983
Richard Dacoury
Born 1959
Mohamed Koné (basketball)
Born 1981
Mouloukou Diabate
Born 1987
Charles Abouo
Born 1989
Hervé Lamizana
Born 1981
Jean-Marc Kraidy
Born 1976
Christelle N'Garsanet
Born 1983
Marc M'Bahia
Born 1969
Brice Assie
Born 1983
Vanessa Blé
Born 1991
Amadou Dioum
Born 1972
Ismaël N'Diaye
Born 1982
Éric Tapé
Born 1981
Kani Kouyaté
Born 1990
Edwige Djedjemel
Born 1988
Mariame Kolga
Born 1983
Michel Lasme
Born 1982
Adjheï Abbady
Born 1987
Fatoumata Koné
Born 1988
Aïchata Diomande
Born 1984
Assétou Kolga
Born 1985
Blandine N'Goran
Born 1987
Cédric Bah
Born 1994
Alphonse Bilé
Born 1950
Georges Lath
Born 1970