Population
Cameroon is higher
Cameroon records 29,123,744, about 1.43× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Chad is higher
Chad records 1,284,000 km², about 2.70× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Cameroon is higher
Cameroon records $53.30 billion, about 2.73× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇨🇲 Cameroon29,123,744
🇹🇩 Chad20,299,123
Cameroon’s population is 43% larger than that of Chad, a difference of 8,824,621.
Surface area
🇨🇲 Cameroon475,440 km²
🇹🇩 Chad1,284,000 km²
Chad’s surface area is 170% larger than that of Cameroon, a difference of 808,560 km².
Population density
🇨🇲 Cameroon61.3 /km²
🇹🇩 Chad15.8 /km²
Cameroon’s population density is 287% higher than that of Chad, a difference of 45.4 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇨🇲 Cameroon$53.30 billion · 2024
🇹🇩 Chad$19.52 billion · 2024
Cameroon’s nominal GDP is 173% larger than that of Chad, a difference of $33.78 billion.
GDP per capita
🇨🇲 Cameroon$1,830 · 2024
🇹🇩 Chad$962 · 2024
Cameroon’s GDP per capita is 90% higher than that of Chad, a difference of $868.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Yaounde
N'Djamena
Population
29,123,744
20,299,123
Surface area
475,440 km²
1,284,000 km²
Population density
61.3 /km²
15.8 /km²
Nominal GDP
$53.30 billion · 2024
$19.52 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,830 · 2024
$962 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Currency
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Nationality
Cameroonian
Chadian
Phone code
+237
+235
Internet domain
.cm
.td
ISO codes
CM / CMR
TD / TCD
Time zone
Africa/Douala
Africa/Ndjamena
Native name
Cameroon
Tchad
| Measure | Cameroon | Chad |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Yaounde | N'Djamena |
| Population | 29,123,744 | 20,299,123 |
| Surface area | 475,440 km² | 1,284,000 km² |
| Population density | 61.3 /km² | 15.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $53.30 billion · 2024 | $19.52 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,830 · 2024 | $962 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Cameroonian | Chadian |
| Phone code | +237 | +235 |
| Internet domain | .cm | .td |
| ISO codes | CM / CMR | TD / TCD |
| Time zone | Africa/Douala | Africa/Ndjamena |
| Native name | Cameroon | Tchad |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Cameroon
Nestled at the crossroads of West and Central Africa, Cameroon is often called "Africa in Miniature" for its rich tapestry of landscapes, peoples, and traditions that span from the Sahara fringe to lush rainforests and bustling coastal cities.
Full Cameroon profile →About Chad
Nestled in the heart of Africa, Chad is a land of stark contrasts and hidden wonders, where sweeping deserts meet verdant savannas and vibrant traditions echo across its bustling markets.
Full Chad profile →Cameroon & Chad: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Cameroon?
The capital of Cameroon is Yaounde.
What is the population of Cameroon?
Cameroon has a recorded population of approximately 29,123,744 people.
How big is Cameroon?
Cameroon covers an area of about 475,440 km².
What is the population density of Cameroon?
Cameroon has a population density of roughly 61.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Cameroon?
Cameroon has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $53.30 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Cameroon?
Cameroon has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,830.
What currency is used in Cameroon?
Cameroon uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Where is Cameroon located?
Cameroon is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
What are people from Cameroon called?
People from Cameroon are referred to as Cameroonian.
What is the phone calling code for Cameroon?
The international dialing code for Cameroon is +237.
What is the internet domain for Cameroon?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cameroon is .cm.
What time zone is Cameroon in?
Cameroon uses the Africa/Douala time zone.
What is Cameroon known for?
Nestled at the crossroads of West and Central Africa, Cameroon is often called "Africa in Miniature" for its rich tapestry of landscapes, peoples, and traditions that span from the Sahara fringe to lush rainforests and bustling coastal cities.
What is the capital of Chad?
The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
What is the population of Chad?
Chad has a recorded population of approximately 20,299,123 people.
How big is Chad?
Chad covers an area of about 1,284,000 km².
What is the population density of Chad?
Chad has a population density of roughly 15.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Chad?
Chad has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $19.52 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Chad?
Chad has a GDP per capita of approximately $962.
What currency is used in Chad?
Chad uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Where is Chad located?
Chad is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Chad?
The native name of Chad is Tchad.
What are people from Chad called?
People from Chad are referred to as Chadian.
What is the phone calling code for Chad?
The international dialing code for Chad is +235.
What is the internet domain for Chad?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Chad is .td.
What time zone is Chad in?
Chad uses the Africa/Ndjamena time zone.
What is Chad known for?
Nestled in the heart of Africa, Chad is a land of stark contrasts and hidden wonders, where sweeping deserts meet verdant savannas and vibrant traditions echo across its bustling markets.