Cameroon
- Capital:
- Yaoundé
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Middle Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Abbreviation:
- CMR
30,640,817
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
30,640,817
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Cameroon's population is projected to be 87,301,733 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30,640,817 | 2.63% | 51 |
| 2025 | 29,879,337 | 2.66% | 51 |
| 2020 | 26,210,558 | 2.76% | 53 |
| 2019 | 25,506,095 | 2.82% | 54 |
| 2018 | 24,806,383 | 2.81% | 55 |
| 2017 | 24,128,601 | 2.88% | 55 |
| 2015 | 22,763,414 | 2.97% | 56 |
| 2010 | 19,668,066 | 2.87% | 59 |
| 2005 | 17,074,594 | 2.74% | 59 |
| 2000 | 14,912,631 | 2.69% | 62 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30,640,817 | 2.63% | 51 |
| 2032 | 35,399,671 | 2.42% | 51 |
| 2037 | 39,600,372 | 2.27% | 48 |
| 2042 | 43,976,016 | 2.12% | 46 |
| 2047 | 48,413,783 | 1.94% | 42 |
| 2052 | 52,885,711 | 1.78% | 40 |
| 2057 | 57,320,853 | 1.62% | 39 |
| 2062 | 61,695,067 | 1.48% | 36 |
| 2067 | 65,962,217 | 1.35% | 35 |
| 2072 | 70,100,398 | 1.22% | 34 |
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Douala has a metropolitan area population of 3,747,138, comprising 12.23%% of Cameroon's total population.
As of 2026, Cameroon has a total population of 30,640,817, ranking as the 51st most populous nation in the world.
Cameroon has a net population change of approximately 2,092 people per day, driven by 2,715 births, 571 deaths, and net emigration of 52 people.
Cameroon represents 0.38% of the total global population and 1.93% of Africa's population.
Cameroon has a population density of 64.8 people per km² (approximately 167.9 per mi²), making it the 149th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 42.25% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Cameroon is Cameroon Highlanders (31%) , followed by Equatorial Bantu (19%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Cameroon, comprising 38.3% of the population.