🇨🇲 Cameroon
Population: 29,879,337 in 2025 for Cameroon (Africa), position 51 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Cameroon: $1,972 /inh. (2025), ranking 175 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.2 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3.6 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.4 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Cameroon, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Tobacco use among men (7/165), Tobacco use (8/165).
Weaknesses – Cameroon, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Political corruption index (170/173), Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship (182/186), Share of health spending paid directly by patients (183/191).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Cameroon has $1,972 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Cameroon has 3.6 %, below the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Cameroon has 3.4 %, close to the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Cameroon has 3.2 %, below the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 5.5 % | 2021 | 70 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $172.9B | 2025 | 86 of 201 |
| GDP | $58.9B | 2025 | 93 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 3.2 % | 2025 | 105 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $1,377 /inh. | 2021 | 145 of 184 |
| GDP per capita growth | 0.6 % | 2025 | 163 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $5,788 /inh. | 2025 | 163 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $1,860 /inh. | 2025 | 170 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $1,972 /inh. | 2025 | 175 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 581.93 LCU/$ | 2025 | 30 of 211 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.8 % | 2025 | 88 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.4 % | 2025 | 109 of 191 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 21.4 % | 2018 | 156 of 164 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 69.3 % | 2025 | 34 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 41.9 % | 2025 | 36 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 6.5 % | 2025 | 38 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 62.8 % | 2025 | 50 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 65.2 % | 2025 | 56 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3.6 % | 2025 | 61 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 14.6 % | 2025 | 144 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 43.5 % | 2025 | 148 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $1.7B | 2024 | 119 of 198 |
| Current account balance | -3.3 % | 2024 | 122 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $5.1B | 2025 | 124 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 2.1 % | 2023 | 137 of 185 |
| Imports of goods and services | 20.3 % | 2025 | 174 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 13.1 % | 2025 | 175 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 33.4 % | 2025 | 183 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 2 % | 2023 | 78 of 160 |
| International tourist arrivals | 1,021,000 arr. | 2019 | 97 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $437M | 2020 | 113 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $598.9M | 2025 | 117 of 203 |
| Migrant remittances received | 1.3 % | 2024 | 122 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1 % | 2025 | 145 of 201 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 79.5 % | 1999 | 86 of 109 |
| Budget balance | -2.8 % | 2021 | 86 of 158 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 21.8 % | 2021 | 88 of 159 |
| Military spending | 1.1 % | 2025 | 118 of 165 |
| Tax revenue | 11.3 % | 2021 | 122 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 12.4 % | 2021 | 144 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 11.1 % | 2025 | 154 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 31.3 % | 2024 | 33 of 121 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 5.3 months | 2024 | 71 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $5.1B | 2024 | 108 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 14.1 % | 2019 | 157 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 75.8 % | 2025 | 43 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16.8 % | 2025 | 45 of 203 |
| Manufacturing | 14.6 % | 2025 | 48 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 24.8 % | 2025 | 91 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 15.5 % | 2024 | 131 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 19.3 % | 2025 | 135 of 185 |
| Services | 50.4 % | 2025 | 143 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 41.1 % | 2025 | 16 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 78.4 per 100 | 2025 | 18 of 213 |
| Population | 29,879,337 inhab. | 2025 | 51 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 99.3 per 100 women | 2025 | 87 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.8 % | 2025 | 87 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 79.9 % | 2024 | 123 of 145 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.2 % | 2025 | 127 of 213 |
| Urban population | 55.7 % | 2025 | 140 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 61.9 % | 2018 | 153 of 178 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103 per 100 girls | 2024 | 194 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 56.1 % | 2025 | 196 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 2.8 % | 2025 | 196 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 17.8 yrs | 2023 | 210 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 33.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 15 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 4.26 children/woman | 2024 | 17 of 213 |
| Population growth | 2.56 % | 2025 | 22 of 213 |
| Death rate | 7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 114 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 122 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 17.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 154 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 31 per 100,000 | 2023 | 154 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 55.8 yrs | 2023 | 160 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 30.2 per 100,000 | 2019 | 167 of 188 |
| Infant mortality | 40.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 170 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 64.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 180 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 64 yrs | 2024 | 191 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 66.2 yrs | 2024 | 192 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 61.8 yrs | 2024 | 193 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital beds | 2.7 per 1,000 | 2016 | 78 of 190 |
| Undernourishment | 4.9 % | 2024 | 84 of 167 |
| Health expenditure | 4.6 % | 2023 | 134 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 2.5 % | 2024 | 138 of 152 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 132 per 100,000 | 2024 | 155 of 206 |
| Open defecation | 4.4 % | 2024 | 161 of 211 |
| Measles vaccination | 71 % | 2024 | 164 of 191 |
| Physicians | 0.14 per 1,000 | 2022 | 177 of 193 |
| Nurses and midwives | 0.66 per 1,000 | 2022 | 179 of 196 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 47.1 % | 2024 | 181 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 67.7 % | 2023 | 183 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 71.4 % | 2024 | 188 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use among men | 10 % | 2024 | 7 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 5.7 % | 2024 | 8 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 12.9 L/person | 2024 | 11 of 202 |
| Average weight of women | 67 kg | 2003 | 20 of 48 |
| Tobacco use among women | 1.3 % | 2024 | 21 of 165 |
| Average weight of men | 68.3 kg | 2003 | 33 of 48 |
| Obesity among adult men | 9.5 % | 2024 | 53 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 16 % | 2024 | 57 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 6.9 % | 2024 | 60 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult women | 22.4 % | 2024 | 83 of 196 |
| Average height of women | 158.8 cm | 2014 | 101 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 25.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 127 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 23.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 135 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 167.8 cm | 2014 | 136 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.89 | 2003 | 5 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.86 | 2003 | 6 of 205 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.73 | 2003 | 18 of 204 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 2.9 % | 2020 | 37 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 25.2 % | 2020 | 56 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 69.8 % | 2020 | 90 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 2.1 % | 2020 | 110 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 2.2 % | 2024 | 146 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 31.1 % | 2021 | 41 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 26.7 % | 2021 | 135 of 169 |
| Gini index | 42.2 | 2021 | 138 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.4 % | 2021 | 140 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 6 countries | 2026 | 16 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 5,018 km | 2026 | 35 of 230 |
| Land area | 472,710 km² | 2024 | 51 of 212 |
| Total area | 475,442 km² | 2024 | 54 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 402 km | 2026 | 113 of 227 |
| Population density | 61.6 inh./km² | 2024 | 140 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 5.7 ° | 2026 | 165 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Highest point | 4,045 m | 2026 | 42 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 9,880 m³/inh. | 2022 | 45 of 181 |
| Average elevation | 667 m | 2026 | 52 of 166 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,604 mm | 2022 | 52 of 180 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 2.3 % | 2015 | 94 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 40.7 % | 2024 | 78 of 210 |
| Arable land | 13.1 % | 2024 | 81 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 21.1 % | 2024 | 146 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 11 % | 2025 | 148 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 20 yrs | 2026 | 8 of 222 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.18 | 2025 | 122 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.26 | 2025 | 124 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.47 | 2025 | 131 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.11 | 2025 | 134 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.22 | 2025 | 141 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.12 | 2025 | 144 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.09 | 2025 | 148 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.33 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.68 | 2025 | 103 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.53 | 2025 | 118 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.49 | 2025 | 120 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.51 | 2025 | 122 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.44 | 2025 | 129 of 174 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.42 | 2025 | 130 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.34 | 2025 | 136 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.21 | 2025 | 139 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 26 pts | 2024 | 140 of 179 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.11 | 2025 | 154 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.7 | 2025 | 158 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.09 | 2025 | 158 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.79 | 2025 | 162 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.8 | 2025 | 166 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.26 | 2025 | 169 of 203 |
| Political corruption index | 0.94 | 2025 | 170 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.19 | 2025 | 178 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.2 | 2025 | 180 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -1.69 | 2025 | 190 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 33.9 % | 2025 | 52 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,960 | 2025 | 64 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 32.7 % | 2014 | 98 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 18.8 % | 2025 | 112 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Not the same right | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Only one point out of two | 2025 | 13 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Rights not equal | 2025 | 21 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 83.3 /100 | 2025 | 60 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 80.3 /100 | 2025 | 64 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 75 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 25 /100 | 2025 | 133 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 12.5 /100 | 2025 | 144 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 44.5 /100 | 2025 | 166 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 50 /100 | 2025 | 168 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 43.8 /100 | 2025 | 173 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 0 /100 | 2025 | 182 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -1.6 pts | 2025 | 156 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 6.8 per 100,000 | 2022 | 139 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Signed, not ratified | 2026 | 25 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolitionist in practice (no executions for 10 years) | 2026 | 23 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 36.4 % | 2018 | 63 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 23 % | 2018 | 107 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 15.4 % | 2018 | 163 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 258 per 100,000 | 2023 | 167 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 69 % | 2018 | 181 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 105.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 198 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (women) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 47 of 78 |
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 32.4 % | 2014 | 58 of 64 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 60 of 78 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 16.5 % | 2016 | 66 of 99 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.5 /10 | 2024 | 88 of 186 |
| Trade union membership rate | 5 % | 2014 | 125 of 137 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $72.52 | 2024 | 139 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $212 | 2024 | 140 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 10 % | 2022 | 183 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 21 yrs | 2026 | 1 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 29.8 % | 2018 | 116 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Right not identical | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 6 yrs | 2025 | 174 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Cameroon?
Cameroon has about 29,879,337 inhabitants (2025), ranking 51 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Cameroon?
GDP per capita is $1,972 /inh. (2025): Cameroon ranks 175 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Cameroon?
Annual inflation is 3.4 % (2025); Cameroon ranks 109 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Cameroon?
The unemployment rate is 3.6 % (2025); Cameroon ranks 61 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Cameroon stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Cameroon has $1,972 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Cameroon come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.