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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Cameroon

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population29.88M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$58.93B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$1.97K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth642024 · yearsInternet use46.3%2024 · % of populationForest area42.7%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
72.6%

% of people aged 15+·2018

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Cameroon2018 · 72.6%
018.1436.2854.4172.551960199320251976: 41.2%2000: 68.4%2007: 70.7%2010: 71.2%2018: 72.6%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Cameroon in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Yaounde
Country code
CMR

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