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Cameroon· by the numbers

30,357,975
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing29,879,337 (World Bank, 2025) + +755,593/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 275 on Earth

Cameroon's population is 29,879,337 (2025) — the 51st-largest in the world and the 17th-largest in Africa, growing by about 755,593 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Cameroon Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#51 of 217
29,879,337
Area
475,440 km²
63.2 km² land area
GDP#91 of 186
$58.9B
GDP / capita
$1,972
2025
#91 economy overall
Price level#154 of 200
33 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.36%
1 in 275 people on Earth lives in Cameroon

Cameroon in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population29,879,337 people
#51 / 217
GDP$58.9B
#91 / 186
Average income$1,860 GNI per person
#151 / 182
Life expectancy64 years
#194 / 217
Average height172.1 cm (male)
#112 / 200
Median age17.8 years, half older
#202 / 220
Cleanest air55.6 µg/m³ PM2.5
#191 / 200
Safest countries6.8 homicides / 100k
#141 / 196
Most dangerous6.8 homicides / 100k
#53 / 196
Internet users46.3% of population online
#149 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Cameroon's Population Growth

Yes — Cameroon's population rose by 755,593 people (+2.59%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 4.3 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Cameroon Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
63.2 people / km²
472,710 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
17.8 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
64.0 years
M 61.8 · F 66.2
Average height2019
172.1 cm (male)
female 160.4 cm
Homicide rate2022
6.8 per 100,000
#141 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
55.6 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
55.7 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
4.3 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−15,379 people
negative in latest year
Aged 65+2025
2.8 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 14,890,228Female — 14,989,112
0-4 · Male: 2,270,3100-4 · Female: 2,227,5060-45-9 · Male: 2,090,6795-9 · Female: 2,056,5005-910-14 · Male: 1,830,61710-14 · Female: 1,809,99510-1415-19 · Male: 1,619,29315-19 · Female: 1,612,19115-1920-24 · Male: 1,359,63820-24 · Female: 1,359,71920-2425-29 · Male: 1,149,69325-29 · Female: 1,156,72825-2930-34 · Male: 1,017,54330-34 · Female: 1,028,20830-3435-39 · Male: 877,78435-39 · Female: 889,26135-3940-44 · Male: 722,25540-44 · Female: 734,43740-4445-49 · Male: 569,05745-49 · Female: 583,09845-4950-54 · Male: 441,80650-54 · Female: 458,37450-5455-59 · Male: 328,35555-59 · Female: 348,19455-5960-64 · Male: 236,39460-64 · Female: 259,82760-6465-69 · Male: 167,75565-69 · Female: 193,34765-6970-74 · Male: 107,07170-74 · Female: 131,09870-7475-79 · Male: 59,67275-79 · Female: 78,69175-7980+ · Male: 42,30680+ · Female: 61,93880+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Douala
1,338,082
2
Yaoundé
1,299,369
3
Bamenda
420,445
4
Bafoussam
373,268
5
Maroua
314,122
6
Ngaoundéré
238,196
7
Kumba
225,046
8
Nkongsamba
162,309
9
Buea
140,533
10
Kousséri
139,024
11
Bertoua
137,993
12
Limbe
131,381

Where is Cameroon Located?

Capital
Yaounde
Currency
Franc (XAF)
Language(s)
English, French
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Continent
54 countries in Africa →
Land area
472,710 km²
Area (GeoNames)
475,440 km²
Borders
6 countries
Shares a border with
ChadCentral African RepublicGabonEquatorial GuineaCongoNigeria

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Cameroon?

Cameroon's population is 29,879,337 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #51 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Cameroon?

29,879,337 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Cameroon's population density?

63.2 people per km², based on a land area of 472,710 km².

What is Cameroon ranked in population worldwide?

#51 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Cameroon?

64.0 years on average (2024) — 61.8 for men, 66.2 for women.

What is Cameroon's GDP?

$58.9B, ranking #91 of 186 economies we track — $1,972 per capita.

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