Political-media discourse in favor of sustainable development reflects a widespread awareness of the detrimental effects of human activities on the environment. In capitalist economies, the imaginary of sustainable agriculture is embodied through indicators that measure progress towards sustainability goals. However, the systematic application of these indicators to family farming in Africa poses challenges. This study assesses the sustainability of family farms, using indicators that consider the specificities of family farming. The study adapts the ‘Indicateurs de Durabilité des Exploitations Agricoles’ method and the ‘Charte de l’Agriculture Paysanne’ to family farming in Côte d’Ivoire. It borrows from the first method its integrated structure, and from the latter its principles, close to those of family farming. The study uses Household Living Standards Survey data from 2015. Results show differentiated agricultural sustainability in the agro-ecological zones: in the Sudanian and Sudano-Guinean zones, it is determined by the agro-ecological pillar, with average scores of 23.07 out of 50 (46.14%) and 17.6 out of 50 (35.20%), respectively; in the Guinean zone, it is determined by the socio-territorial pillar, with an average score of 17.9 out of 50 (35.80%). The economic scores - 58%, 62.18% and 56.42% respectively - confirm the major role of family farming in wealth creation. The study recommends agricultural policies that favor the environment and the involvement of farmers in local community life. On theoretical side, it highlights the need for each society to build its own development trajectories.