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Cameroon

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CAPITAL

Yaoundé

POPULATION

29,879,337

AREA

475,442 km²

CURRENCY

Central African CFA franc

COUNTRY OVERVIEW

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Cameroon is located in Middle Africa. Its capital is Yaoundé, and it has a population of 29,879,337 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 475,442 square kilometers (approximately 183,569 square miles). Its currency is Central African CFA franc. The population density is approximately 63 people per square kilometer. Cameroon shares land borders with 6 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Nigeria.

KEY FACTS

About Cameroon

LANGUAGE

English, French

CALLING CODE

+237

INTERNET DOMAIN

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TIME ZONE

Africa/Douala

GEOGRAPHY & POPULATION

Cameroon at a glance

CONTINENT

Africa

POPULATION DENSITY

63 / km²

TOTAL AREA

475,442 km²

Approximately 183,569 mi² (square miles)

CAPITAL

Yaoundé

ECONOMY

Economy of Cameroon

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

GDP

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GDP PER CAPITA

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INFLATION

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UNEMPLOYMENT

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GDP GROWTH

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Source: World Bank Open Data

DEMOGRAPHICS

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

LIFE EXPECTANCY

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BIRTHS PER 1,000 PEOPLE

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POPULATION AGES 0–14

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POPULATION AGES 65+

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Source: World Bank Open Data

WORLD TRENDS

Historical World Bank data. Each indicator shows its available years.

Source: World Bank Open Data

POPULATION & SOCIETY

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

URBAN POPULATION

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RURAL POPULATION

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ANNUAL POPULATION GROWTH

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INTERNET USERS

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Source: World Bank Open Data

HEALTH & EDUCATION

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

INFANT MORTALITY

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per 1,000 live births

HEALTH EXPENDITURE

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of GDP

EDUCATION EXPENDITURE

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of GDP

PRIMARY COMPLETION RATE

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Source: World Bank Open Data

ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

CO₂ EMISSIONS PER CAPITA

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tonnes CO₂ per person

FOREST AREA

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of land area

RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSUMPTION

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of total final energy consumption

ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY

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of population

Source: World Bank Open Data

COST OF LIVING

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

PRICE LEVEL INDEX

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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

PRICE COMPARISON WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

FOOD & NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

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HOUSING & UTILITIES

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TRANSPORT

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HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION

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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions about Cameroon

What is the capital of Cameroon?

The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé.

What is the population of Cameroon?

Cameroon has 29,879,337 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).

What is the area of Cameroon in square kilometers and square miles?

Cameroon has a total area of 475,442 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 183,569 square miles (sq mi).

What currency is used in Cameroon?

The currency of Cameroon is Central African CFA franc.