Bouake's 2020 population is now estimated at 571,876. In 1950, the population of Bouake was 31,473. Bouake has grown by 29,226 since 2015, which represents a 1.05% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Bouake, which typically includes Bouake's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 873,326 | 3.29% | 130,563 |
| 2030 | 742,763 | 3.17% | 107,207 |
| 2025 | 635,556 | 2.13% | 63,680 |
| 2020 | 571,876 | 1.05% | 29,226 |
| 2015 | 542,650 | 0.98% | 25,787 |
| 2010 | 516,863 | 0.98% | 24,563 |
| 2005 | 492,300 | 0.98% | 23,390 |
| 2000 | 468,910 | 1.87% | 41,500 |
| 1995 | 427,410 | 2.30% | 45,860 |
| 1990 | 381,550 | 4.18% | 70,607 |
| 1985 | 310,943 | 5.80% | 76,358 |
| 1980 | 234,585 | 5.80% | 57,635 |
| 1975 | 176,950 | 7.58% | 54,129 |
| 1970 | 122,821 | 7.64% | 37,821 |
| 1965 | 85,000 | 11.70% | 36,111 |
| 1960 | 48,889 | 4.10% | 8,889 |
| 1955 | 40,000 | 4.91% | 8,527 |
| 1950 | 31,473 | 0.00% |