Cameroon
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Yaoundé
29,879,337
475,442 km²
Central African CFA franc
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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.
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Cameroon at a glance
Africa
63 / km²
475,442 km²
Approximately 183,569 mi² (square miles)
Yaoundé
Economy of Cameroon
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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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 levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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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
Countries bordering Cameroon
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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.
