Africa
Cameroon: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Cameroon: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Yaoundé
- Population
- 29.9 million
- Area
- 475,442 km²
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc
#51 by population · #53 by area · #91 economy in the world · #125 by population density
Population and society
Population of cm, 1960–2025. From 5.2 million in 1960 to 29.9 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 62 per km² (rank 125 of 194)
- Urban population
- 55.7% (2025)
- Under 15
- 41.1% (2025)
- Over 65
- 2.8% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 4.26 (2024)
- Internet users
- 46.3% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $58.9B (rank 91 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 3.6% (2025)
- Inflation
- 3.4% (2025)
- Forests
- 40.7% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 0.4 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- O Cameroon, Cradle of Our Forefathers
- Official name
- Republic of Cameroon · République du Cameroun
- Motto
- Paix – Travail – Patrie (French)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- English and French
- Calling code
- +237
- Internet domain
- .cm
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Demonym
- Cameroonian
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo
- Highest point
- Mount Cameroon (4,095 m)
- Largest city
- Douala
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Independence from
- France (1960)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $1,972 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 64 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.588 (rank 155 of 193)
Regions in figures
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamaoua (Adamawa) | Ngaoundéré | 838,689 (2007) | 63,701 |
| Centre | Yaoundé | 2,797,212 (2007) | 68,953 |
| Est (East) | Bertoua | 875,949 (2007) | 109,002 |
| Extrême-Nord (Far North) | Maroua | 3,142,883 (2007) | 34,263 |
| Littoral | Douala | 2,294,540 (2007) | 20,248 |
| Nord (North) | Garoua | 1,409,445 (2007) | 66,090 |
| Nord-Ouest (Northwest) | Bamenda | 2,095,538 (2007) | 17,300 |
| Ouest (West) | Bafoussam | 2,269,136 (2007) | 13,892 |
| Sud (South) | Ebolowa | 633,082 (2007) | 47,191 |
| Sud-Ouest (Southwest) | Buea | 1,419,269 (2007) | 25,410 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Its flags over time
Cameroon · 1957–1961
Cameroon · 1961–1975- Cameroon · 1975–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Cameroon?
Yaoundé
How many people live in Cameroon?
29.9 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Cameroon?
Central African CFA Franc
What are the official languages of Cameroon?
English and French
What is the calling code of Cameroon?
+237
Which countries border Cameroon?
Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, and Republic of the Congo
What is the highest point of Cameroon?
Mount Cameroon (4,095 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.