What is the Population of Cameroon?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Cameroon has a population of approximately 29,442,327 people, making it the 52nd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.37% of the world's population. With a land area of 475,442 km², the population density is roughly 62 people per km².
| Population | 29,442,327 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 52nd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.37% |
| Area | 475,442 km² |
| Population density | 62 / km² |
| Demonym | Cameroonian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 29,442,327 | 52nd |
| Madagascar | 31,727,042 | 49th |
| Ivory Coast | 31,719,275 | 50th |
| Nepal | 29,911,840 | 51st |
| Venezuela | 28,517,000 | 53rd |
| Australia | 27,536,874 | 54th |
| Niger | 26,312,034 | 55th |
Cameroon compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | 6,470,307 | 622,984 |
| Chad | 19,340,757 | 1,284,000 |
| Republic of the Congo | 6,142,180 | 342,000 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 1,668,768 | 28,051 |
| Gabon | 2,469,296 | 267,668 |
| Nigeria | 223,800,000 | 923,768 |
Cameroon in context
- Cameroon covers 475,442 km², making it the 53rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria.
- With 29,442,327 people, Cameroon holds about 12.8% of the population of Middle Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Cameroon is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Cameroon — FAQ
What is the population of Cameroon?
The population of Cameroon is approximately 29,442,327 (29.4 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Cameroon in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Cameroon at approximately 29,442,327 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Cameroon is the 52nd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Cameroon?
Approximately 29,442,327 people live in Cameroon, making it the 52nd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Cameroon rank by population?
Cameroon is the 52nd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.37%.
What is the population density of Cameroon?
Cameroon has a population density of roughly 62 people per km², based on a land area of 475,442 km².
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