Cameroon has experienced steady population growth over the past several decades. In the early 1960s, the country's population was around 5 million, but by 2024, it is estimated to have surpassed 29 million people. This growth is driven by a relatively high birth rate and a youthful age structure, with a significant proportion of the population under the age of 25. Urbanization has also contributed, as more people move to cities like Douala and Yaoundé in search of economic opportunities. Despite this growth, Cameroon faces challenges such as unemployment, pressure on infrastructure, and the need for expanded health and education services to meet the needs of its rapidly increasing population.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 4,887,591 | 10.3 |
| 1955 | 5,210,832 | 11 |
| 1960 | 5,608,760 | 11.9 |
| 1965 | 6,103,788 | 12.9 |
| 1970 | 6,726,733 | 14.2 |
| 1975 | 7,521,530 | 15.9 |
| 1980 | 8,712,758 | 18.4 |
| 1985 | 10,099,516 | 21.4 |
| 1990 | 11,826,992 | 25 |
| 1995 | 13,757,517 | 29.1 |
| 2000 | 15,836,469 | 33.5 |
| 2005 | 18,160,990 | 38.4 |
| 2010 | 20,899,959 | 44.2 |
| 2015 | 24,155,633 | 51.1 |
| 2020 | 27,743,599 | 58.7 |
| 2022 | 29,321,637 | 62 |
| 2023 | 30,135,732 | 63.8 |
| 2024 | 30,966,105 | 65.5 |
| 2025 | 31,812,493 | 67.3 |
| 2030 | 36,268,700 | 76.7 |
| 2035 | 41,067,264 | 86.9 |
| 2040 | 46,191,948 | 97.7 |
| 2045 | 51,623,028 | 109.2 |
| 2050 | 57,310,971 | 121.2 |
| 2055 | 63,229,083 | 133.8 |
| 2060 | 69,324,196 | 146.7 |
| 2065 | 75,479,169 | 159.7 |
| 2070 | 81,581,492 | 172.6 |
| 2075 | 87,526,881 | 185.2 |
| 2080 | 93,213,261 | 197.2 |
| 2085 | 98,531,236 | 208.4 |
| 2090 | 103,361,746 | 218.7 |
| 2095 | 107,578,863 | 227.6 |
| 2100 | 111,061,114 | 234.9 |
Data from US Census International Database