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: Swimmer Clear ×
0273 SWIMMER
Elisabeth Nikiema
Born 1982
0284 SWIMMER
Fatoumata Samassékou
Born 1987
0289 SWIMMER
Éliane Droubry
Born 1987
0290 SWIMMER
Adama Ouedraogo
Born 1987
0320 SWIMMER
Assita Toure
Born 1992
0375 SWIMMER
Gregory Arkhurst
Born 1976
0457 SWIMMER
Hans-Ulrich Dürst
Born 1939