Capital: Yaounde
Population
Total Population:
29,123,744
Natural Increase:
2.6%
Density:
58 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
59.9%
Population of main cities:
Douala (2,768,400); Yaoundé (2,765,600)
Ethnic Origins:
There is no official data on the ethnic groups in Cameroon. However, it is estimated that there are about 250 ethnic groups in the country. Among them are the Cameroonians of the Highlands, the Bantu, the Kirdis, the Peul, the North-West Bantu and the Nigritic. There are also some nationals of other African countries and non-Africans.
Official Language:
French and English are the official languages of Cameroon.
Other Languages Spoken:
There are close to 200 African dialects.
Business Language(s):
In the business environment, French is more frequently used, although English is also used.
Religion:
Roman Catholic 33.1%, Muslim 30.6%, Protestant 27.1% other Christian 6.1%, animist 1.3%, other 0.7%, none 1.1%
Literacy Rate:
67.9%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Yaounde
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF)
Country Overview
Area:
475,440 km²
Type of State:
Unitary Republic based on parliamentary democracy.
Type of Economy:
High-income, diversified and advanced economy..
Cameroon's economy is experiencing resilient growth, supported by oil and cocoa exports and infrastructure investment, although public debt remains a concern.
HDI*:
0.588/1
HDI (World Rank):
156/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Cameroon, dial 00
To call Cameroon, dial +237
Internet Suffix:
.cm
Households with a computer:
17.9 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
3.6 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
41.9 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
72% of the Population
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Latest Update: October 2025
Cameroon: Statistical Overview
