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Cameroon

04:19:46 PM · October 2, 2026
Africa/Douala · UTC+01:00
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CM CMR Sub-Saharan Africa
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Cameroon Country Statistics

Explore Cameroon population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Cameroon.

Cameroon Population

The population of Cameroon is 29,879,337 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 2.56%.

Cameroon GDP

The total GDP of Cameroon is $58.93B in the latest available data.

Cameroon GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Cameroon is 3.20%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Cameroon GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Cameroon is $1,972 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Cameroon Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Cameroon.

  • Birth rate 33.34
  • Death rate 7.03
  • Life expectancy 64.0 years
  • Population growth 2.56%

Cameroon Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Cameroon.

  • Literacy rate 72.6%
  • Internet users 46.3%

Cameroon Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Cameroon.

  • Inflation 3.40%
  • Unemployment 3.6%

Cameroon Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Cameroon.

  • Renewable energy 79.2%
  • Energy consumption 370.72
  • CO₂ emissions 0.3534
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Cameroon.

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Population
29,879,337
reference year 2025
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GDP
$58.93B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$1,972
per person
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GDP Growth
3.20%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
64.0
years
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Internet Users
46.3%
of population
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Literacy Rate
72.6%
literacy
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Inflation
3.40%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 33.34
Death Rate 7.03
Population Growth 2.56%
Poverty Rate 37.7%
Unemployment 3.6%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Lower middle income
Agricultural Land 20.9%
Renewable Energy 79.2%
Energy Consumption 370.72
CO₂ Emissions 0.3534
EDUCATION DATA

Cameroon Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Cameroon.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 16.7% (2024)
Education Expenditure 2.8% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Cameroon Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Cameroon.

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International Tourist Arrivals 812K 2012
Data Year 2012
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Cameroon Banking Information

Central banking information for Cameroon.

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Central Bank Bank of Central African States (BEAC)
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Cameroon
ISO Code CM
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Cameroon Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Cameroon.

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ACTIVE 2025

Government of Cameroon vs JAS

Location Cameroon
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2025

Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents

Location Cameroon
Territory Ambazonia
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2025

Government of Cameroon vs IS

Location Cameroon
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Cameroon vs JAS

Location Cameroon
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents

Location Cameroon
Territory Ambazonia
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2023

Government of Cameroon vs JAS

Location Cameroon
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2023

Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents

Location Cameroon
Territory Ambazonia
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2022

Government of Cameroon vs JAS

Location Cameroon
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2022

Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents

Location Cameroon
Territory Ambazonia
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2021

Government of Cameroon vs Ambazonia insurgents

Location Cameroon
Territory Ambazonia
Intensity Level 1
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Cameroon from 2000 onward.

Population 29,879,337 people · 2025
GDP Growth 3.20 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 1,972 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 3.40 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 4.55 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 33.34 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 0.353 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 29,879,337 3.20 1,972 3.40 — — —
2024 29,123,744 3.52 1,830 4.53 — 33.34 0.353
2023 28,372,687 3.35 1,720 7.38 4.55 33.74 0.364
2022 27,632,771 3.74 1,605 6.25 4.49 34.27 0.378
2021 26,915,758 3.34 1,672 2.27 4.34 34.78 0.384
2020 26,210,558 0.26 1,556 2.44 4.25 35.44 0.396
2019 25,506,095 3.48 1,555 2.45 3.65 36.18 0.403
2018 24,806,383 3.96 1,611 1.07 3.62 36.90 0.425
2017 24,128,601 3.54 1,496 0.64 3.79 37.52 0.409
2016 23,454,161 4.54 1,442 0.87 4.02 37.78 0.414
2015 22,763,414 5.67 1,415 2.68 4.13 37.72 0.404
2014 22,059,893 5.72 1,649 1.85 4.34 37.55 0.402
2013 21,402,376 5.00 1,576 2.05 3.63 38.08 0.382
2012 20,809,529 4.63 1,449 2.74 3.93 38.65 0.361
2011 20,232,304 3.38 1,514 2.94 3.85 39.22 0.367
2010 19,668,066 2.90 1,399 1.28 3.58 39.84 0.398
2009 19,113,974 2.58 1,461 3.04 3.50 40.36 0.404
2008 18,574,056 2.85 1,492 5.34 3.66 40.67 0.381
2007 18,049,896 4.33 1,326 0.92 3.79 40.90 0.373
2006 17,550,407 3.81 1,191 5.12 3.74 41.12 0.318
2005 17,074,594 2.23 1,143 2.01 3.77 41.32 0.320
2004 16,610,487 7.05 1,133 0.23 3.73 41.28 0.339
2003 16,160,340 5.45 988 0.62 3.90 41.07 0.355
2002 15,725,528 4.48 790 2.83 4.03 40.80 0.357
2001 15,309,490 4.32 715 4.42 4.17 40.67 0.372
2000 14,912,631 3.83 709 1.23 4.30 40.88 0.384
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Cameroon

Capital Yaounde
Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Subregion —
ISO Code CMR
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