Population

CameroonvsDemocratic Republic of the Congo
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Democratic Republic of the Congo is higher
Nominal GDP
Democratic Republic of the Congo is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s population is 275% larger than that of Cameroon, a difference of 80,152,521.
Surface area
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
Cameroon’s population density is 31% higher than that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of 14.7 /km².
Nominal GDP
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’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
| Measure | Cameroon | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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 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.
Full Democratic Republic of the Congo profile →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.