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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s population is 275% larger than that of Cameroon, a difference of 80,152,521.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s surface area is 393% larger than that of Cameroon, a difference of 1,869,420 km².
Cameroon’s population density is 31% higher than that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of 14.7 /km².
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s nominal GDP is 33% larger than that of Cameroon, a difference of $17.67 billion.
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.
Yaounde
Kinshasa
29,123,744
109,276,265
475,440 km²
2,344,860 km²
61.3 /km²
46.6 /km²
$53.30 billion · 2024
$70.96 billion · 2024
$1,830 · 2024
$649 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Congolese Franc · CDF · FC
Cameroonian
Congolese
+237
+243
.cm
.cd
CM / CMR
CD / COD
Africa/Douala
Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi
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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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 →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 →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 Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa.
Democratic Republic of the Congo has a recorded population of approximately 109,276,265 people.
Democratic Republic of the Congo covers an area of about 2,344,860 km².
Democratic Republic of the Congo has a population density of roughly 46.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Democratic Republic of the Congo has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $70.96 billion as of 2024.
Democratic Republic of the Congo has a GDP per capita of approximately $649.
Democratic Republic of the Congo uses the Congolese Franc (CDF), with the symbol FC.
Democratic Republic of the Congo is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Democratic Republic of the Congo is République démocratique du Congo.
People from Democratic Republic of the Congo are referred to as Congolese.
The international dialing code for Democratic Republic of the Congo is +243.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Democratic Republic of the Congo is .cd.
Democratic Republic of the Congo spans 2 time zones including Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi.
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.