What is the population of Republic of Cameroon?

The population of Republic of Cameroon is 29,442,327.

Where is Republic of Cameroon located?

Republic of Cameroon is located at latitude 6.0000000 and longitude 12.5000000.

What is the area of Republic of Cameroon?

The area of Republic of Cameroon is 475442 km².

What time zone is Republic of Cameroon in?

Republic of Cameroon is in the Africa/Douala time zone.

How has the population of Republic of Cameroon changed?

The population of Republic of Cameroon has increased from 5,361,367 (1960) to 29,442,327 (2026), a change of 449.2%.

Cameroon (Republic of Cameroon), CM

Cameroon: This Central African nation borders the Gulf of Guinea, featuring diverse terrain from beaches to mountains and rainforests.

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Yaoundé

Population 2,440,462

Quick Facts about Republic of Cameroon

Population	29,442,327
Country	Cameroon
Plate code	CAM
Area	475442 km²
Official name	la République du Cameroun, République du Cameroun, Cameroun
Continent	Africa
Easternmost point	Point(16.19101 2.21962)
Northernmost point	Point(14.08 13.08)
Latitude & Longitude	6.0000,12.5000
Legislative body	Parliament of Cameroon
Official language	English, French
Capital	Yaoundé
Establishment	January 01, 1960 (66 years ago)
Time Zone	West Africa Time, UTC+01:00
Local time	03:47:28 (4th May 2026)

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Geography

Republic of Cameroon is located at 6°0'0"N 12°30'0"E (6.0000000, 12.5000000). It has 6 neighbors: Central African Republic, Congo Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Gabon and Chad.

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The largest city of Republic of Cameroon is Yaoundé with a population of 2,440,462. Other cities include, Douala population 1,338,082, Garoua population 436,899, Bamenda population 393,835 and Bafoussam population 290,768. See all Republic of Cameroon cities & populated places.

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Republic of Cameroon has 6 neighbours.

Central African Republic This landlocked nation in Central Africa is characterized by its vast savannas and dense forests.
Republic of the Congo Located in Central Africa, astride the Equator, this nation is covered by vast tracts of tropical rainforest.
Republic of Equatorial Guinea Located in Central Africa, it comprises a mainland territory and several islands in the Gulf of Guinea.
Federal Republic of Nigeria Located in West Africa, this federal republic is the most populous country on the continent.
Gabonese Republic Located on the west coast of Central Africa, it is characterized by its dense rainforests, which cover 85% of the country, and its rich biodiversity.
Republic of Chad Located in north-central Africa, this landlocked nation is characterized by its diverse landscapes, from the Sahara Desert in the north to the fertile Sahelian belt in the south.

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Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1960	5,361,367	-
1961	5,474,509	2.07%
1962	5,593,768	2.13%
1963	5,719,135	2.19%
1964	5,850,454	2.24%
1965	5,987,671	2.29%
1966	6,130,990	2.34%
1967	6,280,743	2.38%
1968	6,437,157	2.43%
1969	6,600,479	2.47%
1970	6,770,967	2.52%
1971	6,948,847	2.56%
1972	7,134,374	2.6%
1973	7,327,874	2.64%
1974	7,529,704	2.68%
1975	7,740,196	2.72%
1976	7,959,500	2.76%
1977	8,187,840	2.79%
1978	8,425,707	2.82%
1979	8,673,666	2.86%
1980	8,932,121	2.89%
1981	9,201,146	2.92%
1982	9,480,638	2.95%
1983	9,770,555	2.97%
1984	10,070,779	2.98%
1985	10,381,098	2.99%
1986	10,701,458	2.99%
1987	11,031,515	2.99%
1988	11,370,394	2.98%
1989	11,716,975	2.96%
1990	12,070,359	2.93%
1991	12,430,339	2.9%
1992	12,796,831	2.86%
1993	13,169,247	2.83%
1994	13,546,948	2.79%
1995	13,929,575	2.75%
1996	14,316,949	2.71%
1997	14,709,426	2.67%
1998	15,107,909	2.64%
1999	15,513,653	2.62%
2000	15,927,713	2.6%
2001	16,350,440	2.59%
2002	16,782,044	2.57%
2003	17,223,277	2.56%
2004	17,674,960	2.56%
2005	17,463,836	-1.21%
2006	18,611,937	6.17%
2007	19,097,676	2.54%
2008	19,595,026	2.54%
2009	20,103,945	2.53%
2010	20,624,343	2.52%
2011	21,156,272	2.51%
2012	21,699,631	2.5%
2013	22,253,959	2.49%
2014	22,681,858	1.89%	(Worldbank)
2015	23,298,368	2.65%	(Worldbank)
2016	23,926,539	2.63%	(Worldbank)
2017	24,053,727	0.53%
2018	25,216,237	4.61%	(Worldbank)
2019	25,876,380	2.55%	(Worldbank)
2026	29,442,327	12.11%

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