Cameroon

Republic of Cameroon

"A Central African country called "Africa in miniature" for its geographical and cultural diversity."

Middle Africa
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Yaoundé

3.86°, 11.52°

Official Languages

English, French

Population

28.37M

Total Area

475.44K km²

Population Density

59.68 people per km²

Currency

Central African CFA franc

Fr

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#52
28,372,687

Population+2.6%

2023
#171
63.70

Life Expectancy

2023
#47
59.3%

Urban Population

2023
#17
4.32

Fertility Rate

2023
#150
41.9%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#90
$49.28B

GDP+3.2%

2023
#154
$1.74K

GDP per Capita

2023
#123
4.5%

Inflation

2024
#55
3.5%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#133
42.2

Gini Index

2021

Frequently Asked Questions About Cameroon

What is the capital of Cameroon?

Cameroon's capital city is Yaoundé.

What is the population of Cameroon?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Cameroon is approximately 28.37M people. This makes it the 52nd most populous country out of 193 states.

How large is Cameroon?

Cameroon spans a total area of approximately 475,442 square kilometers (183,569.11 square miles).

Which continent is Cameroon in?

Cameroon is located in Africa, specifically within the Middle Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Cameroon?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Cameroon is approximately $49.28B USD. This ranks Cameroon as the 90th largest economy out of 192 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.