What is the population of Cameroon?

The population of Cameroon is approximately 30,640,817 as of 2026, according to UN estimates.

What is the life expectancy in Cameroon?

Life expectancy at birth in Cameroon is 64.5 years as of 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Cameroon?

The total fertility rate in Cameroon is 4.12 children per woman as of 2026.

What is the median age in Cameroon?

The median age in Cameroon is 18.2 years as of 2026.

What is the age distribution in Cameroon?

Cameroon's population is 40.8% children (0-14 years), 56.4% working age (15-64 years), and 2.8% elderly (65+ years) as of 2026.

What is the GDP of Cameroon?

Cameroon's GDP is $65.1 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the GDP per capita in Cameroon?

The GDP per capita in Cameroon is $5,994 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Cameroon?

The inflation rate in Cameroon is 3.5% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Cameroon

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

2,715

Deaths today

570

Net emigration today

As of today, Cameroon has approximately 30,640,817 people. Estimated births today: 2,715; deaths: 570.

Watch Cameroon's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(44)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Yaoundé★ Capital	Centre	5.24M	338	15,526
2	Douala	Littoral	4.20M	289	14,521
3	Garoua	Nord	690.7K	68	10,157
4	Maroua	Extrême-Nord	536.3K	71	7,554
5	Bamenda	Nord-Ouest	396.9K	82	4,840
6	Ngaoundéré	Adamaoua	351.7K	54	6,513
7	Kumba	Sud-Ouest	341.6K	37	9,334
8	Bafoussam	Ouest	323.5K	56	5,756
9	Kousseri	Extrême-Nord	248.2K	27	9,193
10	Bertoua	Est	246.5K	51	4,796
11	Limbe	Sud-Ouest	241.5K	38	6,323
12	Buea	Sud-Ouest	232.0K	43	5,447
13	Mokolo	Extrême-Nord	194.2K	21	9,246
14	Guider	Nord	191.3K	22	8,697
15	Foumban	Ouest	183.9K	24	7,601
16	Nkongsamba	Littoral	181.8K	21	8,659
17	Ebolowa	Sud	181.1K	24	7,675
18	Kribi	Sud	149.3K	23	6,606
19	Kumbo	Nord-Ouest	131.2K	25	5,246
20	Yagoua	Extrême-Nord	125.6K	16	7,852
21	Kaélé	Extrême-Nord	123.5K	17	7,098
22	Edéa	Littoral	112.8K	21	5,319
23	Meiganga	Adamaoua	111.1K	19	5,973
24	Sangmélima	Sud	107.9K	17	6,200
25	Mora	Extrême-Nord	106.8K	13	8,090
26	Mbalmayo	Centre	106.5K	19	5,723
27	Tiko	Sud-Ouest	105.8K	20	5,290
28	Bafia	Centre	103.3K	18	5,613
29	Banyo	Adamaoua	98.8K	10	9,883
30	Batouri	Est	94.0K	12	7,703

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cameroon?: The population of Cameroon is approximately 30,640,817 as of 2026, according to UN estimates.
What is the life expectancy in Cameroon?: Life expectancy at birth in Cameroon is 64.5 years as of 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Cameroon?: The total fertility rate in Cameroon is 4.12 children per woman as of 2026.
What is the median age in Cameroon?: The median age in Cameroon is 18.2 years as of 2026.
What is the age distribution in Cameroon?: Cameroon's population is 40.8% children (0-14 years), 56.4% working age (15-64 years), and 2.8% elderly (65+ years) as of 2026.
What is the GDP of Cameroon?: Cameroon's GDP is $65.1 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Cameroon?: The GDP per capita in Cameroon is $5,994 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Cameroon?: The inflation rate in Cameroon is 3.5% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

2,715

Deaths today

570

Net emigration today

As of today, Cameroon has approximately 30,640,817 people. Estimated births today: 2,715; deaths: 570.

Watch Cameroon's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(44)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Yaoundé★ Capital	Centre	5.24M	338	15,526
2	Douala	Littoral	4.20M	289	14,521
3	Garoua	Nord	690.7K	68	10,157
4	Maroua	Extrême-Nord	536.3K	71	7,554
5	Bamenda	Nord-Ouest	396.9K	82	4,840
6	Ngaoundéré	Adamaoua	351.7K	54	6,513
7	Kumba	Sud-Ouest	341.6K	37	9,334
8	Bafoussam	Ouest	323.5K	56	5,756
9	Kousseri	Extrême-Nord	248.2K	27	9,193
10	Bertoua	Est	246.5K	51	4,796
11	Limbe	Sud-Ouest	241.5K	38	6,323
12	Buea	Sud-Ouest	232.0K	43	5,447
13	Mokolo	Extrême-Nord	194.2K	21	9,246
14	Guider	Nord	191.3K	22	8,697
15	Foumban	Ouest	183.9K	24	7,601
16	Nkongsamba	Littoral	181.8K	21	8,659
17	Ebolowa	Sud	181.1K	24	7,675
18	Kribi	Sud	149.3K	23	6,606
19	Kumbo	Nord-Ouest	131.2K	25	5,246
20	Yagoua	Extrême-Nord	125.6K	16	7,852
21	Kaélé	Extrême-Nord	123.5K	17	7,098
22	Edéa	Littoral	112.8K	21	5,319
23	Meiganga	Adamaoua	111.1K	19	5,973
24	Sangmélima	Sud	107.9K	17	6,200
25	Mora	Extrême-Nord	106.8K	13	8,090
26	Mbalmayo	Centre	106.5K	19	5,723
27	Tiko	Sud-Ouest	105.8K	20	5,290
28	Bafia	Centre	103.3K	18	5,613
29	Banyo	Adamaoua	98.8K	10	9,883
30	Batouri	Est	94.0K	12	7,703

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cameroon?: The population of Cameroon is approximately 30,640,817 as of 2026, according to UN estimates.
What is the life expectancy in Cameroon?: Life expectancy at birth in Cameroon is 64.5 years as of 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Cameroon?: The total fertility rate in Cameroon is 4.12 children per woman as of 2026.
What is the median age in Cameroon?: The median age in Cameroon is 18.2 years as of 2026.
What is the age distribution in Cameroon?: Cameroon's population is 40.8% children (0-14 years), 56.4% working age (15-64 years), and 2.8% elderly (65+ years) as of 2026.
What is the GDP of Cameroon?: Cameroon's GDP is $65.1 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Cameroon?: The GDP per capita in Cameroon is $5,994 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Cameroon?: The inflation rate in Cameroon is 3.5% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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