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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
Undernourishment
4.8%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Cameroon2023 · 4.8%
06.0512.118.1524.21960199320252001: 24.2%2002: 22%2003: 19.6%2004: 16.8%2005: 13.8%2006: 11.2%2007: 9.1%2008: 7.3%2009: 5.9%2010: 4.9%2011: 4.3%2012: 4.1%2013: 4.2%2014: 4.5%2015: 4.8%2016: 5.4%2017: 6%2018: 6.2%2019: 6.1%2020: 5.9%2021: 5.5%2022: 5.1%2023: 4.8%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Cameroon in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Yaounde
Country code
CMR

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