Cameroon Statistics

Population

29,879,337 people (2025)

Total GDP

$56.0B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$1,870 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.588 (155.)

About Cameroon

Cameroon is "Africa in Miniature" with diverse geography from beaches to mountains and rainforests. The country has bilingual heritage with French and English official languages. Cameroonian culture celebrates diversity, football passion, and musical traditions.

The nation has varied climate zones from coastal to desert regions. Cameroon has presidential republic with decentralization efforts. The country has oil production, agriculture, and timber industries.

Yaoundé is political capital while Douala is economic center and port city. Cameroon has excellent football tradition producing international stars. The nation has exceptional linguistic diversity with over 280 languages.

Traditional Cameroonian culture includes Makossa music, traditional festivals, and craft arts. The country has religious diversity with Christianity, Islam, and traditional beliefs. Cameroonian cuisine features plantains, fish, and regional specialties.

The population is 28 million with ethnic diversity and bilingual education. Cameroon offers geographical diversity, cultural richness, and Central African gateway in miniature continent.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$56.0B
$51.9B
$47.9B
$43.8B
$39.7B
$39.7B
$40.9B
$45.0B
$44.4B
$49.3B
$52.8B
$56.0B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
20.7%
0-14
20.4%
10.0%
15-24
9.9%
12.6%
25-44
12.7%
5.3%
45-64
5.5%
1.3%
65+
1.6%
Male
Female
%49.8 (14.890.229)
%50.2 (14.989.107)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 88.875.688 +0.58% 190.7
2090 83.203.329 +0.77% 178.5
2080 76.344.375 +0.99% 163.8
2070 68.458.220 +1.22% 146.9
2060 59.960.896 +1.48% 128.7
2050 51.096.317 +1.78% 109.6
2040 42.208.003 +2.12% 90.6
2030 33.777.190 +2.42% 72.5
2025 NOW 29.879.337 +2.59% 64.1
2020 26.210.558 +2.76% 56.2
2015 22.763.414 +3.19% 48.8
2010 19.668.066 +2.9% 42.2
2005 17.074.594 +2.79% 36.6
2000 14.912.631 +2.67% 32
1995 13.058.516 +2.78% 28
1990 11.331.821 +2.99% 24.3
1985 9.761.730 +3.03% 20.9
1980 8.512.219 +3.31% 18.3
1975 7.397.120 +2.83% 15.9
1970 6.449.793 +2.65% 13.8
1965 5.704.686 +2.27% 12.2
1960 5.159.057 +1.76% 11.1
1955 4.700.257 +1.81% 10.1
1950 4.330.084 - 9.3

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Adamawa
1.274.369
Centre
4.267.375
East
1.036.517
Far North
4.384.987
Littoral
3.581.865
North
2.748.987
Northwest
2.231.667
South
847.987
Southwest
1.675.987
West
2.541.987

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Data Sources

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