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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Cameroon’s population is 43% larger than that of Chad, a difference of 8,824,621.
Chad’s surface area is 170% larger than that of Cameroon, a difference of 808,560 km².
Cameroon’s population density is 287% higher than that of Chad, a difference of 45.4 /km².
Cameroon’s nominal GDP is 173% larger than that of Chad, a difference of $33.78 billion.
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.
Yaounde
N'Djamena
29,123,744
20,299,123
475,440 km²
1,284,000 km²
61.3 /km²
15.8 /km²
$53.30 billion · 2024
$19.52 billion · 2024
$1,830 · 2024
$962 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Cameroonian
Chadian
+237
+235
.cm
.td
CM / CMR
TD / TCD
Africa/Douala
Africa/Ndjamena
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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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 →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 →The capital of Cameroon is Yaounde.
Cameroon has a recorded population of approximately 29,123,744 people.
Cameroon covers an area of about 475,440 km².
Cameroon has a population density of roughly 61.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Cameroon has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $53.30 billion as of 2024.
Cameroon has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,830.
Cameroon uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Cameroon is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
People from Cameroon are referred to as Cameroonian.
The international dialing code for Cameroon is +237.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cameroon is .cm.
Cameroon uses the Africa/Douala time zone.
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.
The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
Chad has a recorded population of approximately 20,299,123 people.
Chad covers an area of about 1,284,000 km².
Chad has a population density of roughly 15.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Chad has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $19.52 billion as of 2024.
Chad has a GDP per capita of approximately $962.
Chad uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Chad is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Chad is Tchad.
People from Chad are referred to as Chadian.
The international dialing code for Chad is +235.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Chad is .td.
Chad uses the Africa/Ndjamena time zone.
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.