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CameroonvsDemocratic Republic of the Congo

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Democratic Republic of the Congo is higher

Democratic Republic of the Congo records 109,276,265, about 3.75× the other value.

Surface area

Democratic Republic of the Congo is higher

Democratic Republic of the Congo records 2,344,860 km², about 4.93× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Democratic Republic of the Congo is higher

Democratic Republic of the Congo records $70.96 billion, about 1.33× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇨🇲 Cameroon29,123,744
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo109,276,265

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s population is 275% larger than that of Cameroon, a difference of 80,152,521.

Surface area

🇨🇲 Cameroon475,440 km²
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo2,344,860 km²

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s surface area is 393% larger than that of Cameroon, a difference of 1,869,420 km².

Population density

🇨🇲 Cameroon61.3 /km²
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo46.6 /km²

Cameroon’s population density is 31% higher than that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of 14.7 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇲 Cameroon$53.30 billion · 2024
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo$70.96 billion · 2024

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s nominal GDP is 33% larger than that of Cameroon, a difference of $17.67 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇲 Cameroon$1,830 · 2024
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo$649 · 2024

Cameroon’s GDP per capita is 182% higher than that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of $1,181.

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

Kinshasa

Population

29,123,744

109,276,265

Surface area

475,440 km²

2,344,860 km²

Population density

61.3 /km²

46.6 /km²

Nominal GDP

$53.30 billion · 2024

$70.96 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$1,830 · 2024

$649 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Middle Africa

Middle Africa

Currency

Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA

Congolese Franc · CDF · FC

Nationality

Cameroonian

Congolese

Phone code

+237

+243

Internet domain

.cm

.cd

ISO codes

CM / CMR

CD / COD

Time zone

Africa/Douala

Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi

Native name

Cameroon

République démocratique du Congo

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About 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.

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About Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a vast Central African nation renowned for its abundant natural resources, diverse ecosystems, and rich cultural tapestry, offering a compelling glimpse into Africa’s heartland.

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Cameroon & Democratic Republic of the 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa.

What is the population of Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Democratic Republic of the Congo has a recorded population of approximately 109,276,265 people.

How big is Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Democratic Republic of the Congo covers an area of about 2,344,860 km².

What is the population density of Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Democratic Republic of the Congo has a population density of roughly 46.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Democratic Republic of the Congo has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $70.96 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Democratic Republic of the Congo has a GDP per capita of approximately $649.

What currency is used in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Democratic Republic of the Congo uses the Congolese Franc (CDF), with the symbol FC.

Where is Democratic Republic of the Congo located?

Democratic Republic of the Congo is located in Middle Africa, Africa.

What is the native name of Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The native name of Democratic Republic of the Congo is République démocratique du Congo.

What are people from Democratic Republic of the Congo called?

People from Democratic Republic of the Congo are referred to as Congolese.

What is the phone calling code for Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The international dialing code for Democratic Republic of the Congo is +243.

What is the internet domain for Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Democratic Republic of the Congo is .cd.

What time zone is Democratic Republic of the Congo in?

Democratic Republic of the Congo spans 2 time zones including Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi.

What is Democratic Republic of the Congo known for?

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a vast Central African nation renowned for its abundant natural resources, diverse ecosystems, and rich cultural tapestry, offering a compelling glimpse into Africa’s heartland.