Cameroon is a country in Middle Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 29.9 million people (UN estimate), the 51st most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1960Population: 51st
Cameroonカメルーン
Region
Middle Africa, Africa
Population
about 29.9 million (51st)
Area
475,650 km² (52nd)
UN member since
September 20, 1960
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Cameroon in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 29.9 million, the 51st most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/4 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 475,650 km², the 52nd largest of the 193. That is about the same as Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 63.
Joining the United Nations
Cameroon joined the United Nations on September 20, 1960.
That was 4 years after Japan joined in 1956.
13 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Cameroon’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Cameroon on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Cameroon, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 9 UN member states in Middle Africa. The one with the most people is Democratic Republic of the Congo.