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Country snapshot
Cameroon| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Official name | Republic of CameroonCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Presidential republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Capital | YaoundeGeoNames [2024] |
| Head of state | Paul BIYA (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Total area | 475,400 km²World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Total population | 29,100,000 peopleUN DESA WPP [2024] 29,120,000 people·World Bank WDI [2024] 29,120,000 people |
| Languages | 24 major African language groups, English (official), French (official)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| GDP (nominal) | 53,300,000,000 US$World Bank WDI [2024] |
| GDP per capita | 1,830 US$World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Life expectancy | 63.7–64 yearsWorld Bank WDI [2024] 63.97 years·UNDP HDI [2023] 63.7 years |
