Population
Cameroon is higher
Cameroon records 29,123,744, about 4.60× the other value.
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Surface area
Cameroon is higher
Cameroon records 475,440 km², about 1.39× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Cameroon is higher
Cameroon records $53.30 billion, about 3.39× the other value.
What stands out
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Population
🇨🇲 Cameroon29,123,744
🇨🇬 Congo6,332,961
Cameroon’s population is 360% larger than that of Congo, a difference of 22,790,783.
Surface area
🇨🇲 Cameroon475,440 km²
🇨🇬 Congo342,000 km²
Cameroon’s surface area is 39% larger than that of Congo, a difference of 133,440 km².
Population density
🇨🇲 Cameroon61.3 /km²
🇨🇬 Congo18.5 /km²
Cameroon’s population density is 231% higher than that of Congo, a difference of 42.7 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇨🇲 Cameroon$53.30 billion · 2024
🇨🇬 Congo$15.72 billion · 2024
Cameroon’s nominal GDP is 239% larger than that of Congo, a difference of $37.58 billion.
GDP per capita
🇨🇲 Cameroon$1,830 · 2024
🇨🇬 Congo$2,482 · 2024
Congo’s GDP per capita is 36% higher than that of Cameroon, a difference of $652.
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
Brazzaville
Population
29,123,744
6,332,961
Surface area
475,440 km²
342,000 km²
Population density
61.3 /km²
18.5 /km²
Nominal GDP
$53.30 billion · 2024
$15.72 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,830 · 2024
$2,482 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Currency
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Nationality
Cameroonian
Congolese
Phone code
+237
+242
Internet domain
.cm
.cg
ISO codes
CM / CMR
CG / COG
Time zone
Africa/Douala
Africa/Brazzaville
Native name
Cameroon
République du Congo
| Measure | Cameroon | Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Yaounde | Brazzaville |
| Population | 29,123,744 | 6,332,961 |
| Surface area | 475,440 km² | 342,000 km² |
| Population density | 61.3 /km² | 18.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $53.30 billion · 2024 | $15.72 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,830 · 2024 | $2,482 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Cameroonian | Congolese |
| Phone code | +237 | +242 |
| Internet domain | .cm | .cg |
| ISO codes | CM / CMR | CG / COG |
| Time zone | Africa/Douala | Africa/Brazzaville |
| Native name | Cameroon | République du Congo |
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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 Congo
Nestled on the western edge of Central Africa, the Republic of the Congo—often called Congo-Brazzaville—offers a vibrant blend of lush rainforests, bustling river cities, and a rich tapestry of cultures that beckon the curious traveler.
Full Congo profile →Cameroon & Congo: 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 Congo?
The capital of Congo is Brazzaville.
What is the population of Congo?
Congo has a recorded population of approximately 6,332,961 people.
How big is Congo?
Congo covers an area of about 342,000 km².
What is the population density of Congo?
Congo has a population density of roughly 18.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Congo?
Congo has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $15.72 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Congo?
Congo has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,482.
What currency is used in Congo?
Congo uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Where is Congo located?
Congo is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Congo?
The native name of Congo is République du Congo.
What are people from Congo called?
People from Congo are referred to as Congolese.
What is the phone calling code for Congo?
The international dialing code for Congo is +242.
What is the internet domain for Congo?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Congo is .cg.
What time zone is Congo in?
Congo uses the Africa/Brazzaville time zone.
What is Congo known for?
Nestled on the western edge of Central Africa, the Republic of the Congo—often called Congo-Brazzaville—offers a vibrant blend of lush rainforests, bustling river cities, and a rich tapestry of cultures that beckon the curious traveler.