Cameroon
Country statistics · 1990–present
Cameroon at a Glance
Cameroon is home to 29.1 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $2,407, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 64.0 years, well below the global average, reflecting ongoing public health challenges.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 29.1 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 33.3 and a death rate of 7.0 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 26.3 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 766,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Cameroon is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $79 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $2,407 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 4.3% in 2029, representing solid growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 64.0 years (2024), well below the global average, reflecting ongoing public health challenges. Current health expenditure per person is $79 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 72.6% (2018), reflecting literacy rates that remain a key development focus. 46.3% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access.