Cameroon Population Clock

Cameroon population

31,309,540

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 2.59%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Cameroon

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Cameroon is 31,309,539, growing at an annual rate of 2.59%. That works out to a net change of approximately 2,070 people per day or 86 per hour.

The population change in Cameroon is driven by three components: approximately 980,661 births per year and 206,509 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 2.59% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 4.19 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Cameroon is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Cameroon?

The current population of Cameroon is approximately 31,309,539, growing at 2.59% per year.

How fast is the population of Cameroon changing?

By approximately 2,070 people per day, or 86 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Cameroon?

Yes. With approximately 980,661 births and 206,509 deaths per year, Cameroon has a natural population increase of about 774,152 people annually.

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