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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Cameroon’s population is about 15.4× that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 27,231,228.
Cameroon’s surface area is about 16.9× that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 447,390 km².
Equatorial Guinea’s population density is 10% higher than that of Cameroon, a difference of 6.2 /km².
Cameroon’s nominal GDP is 317% larger than that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of $40.53 billion.
Equatorial Guinea’s GDP per capita is 269% higher than that of Cameroon, a difference of $4,915.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Yaounde
Malabo
29,123,744
1,892,516
475,440 km²
28,050 km²
61.3 /km²
67.5 /km²
$53.30 billion · 2024
$12.77 billion · 2024
$1,830 · 2024
$6,745 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Cameroonian
Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean
+237
+240
.cm
.gq
CM / CMR
GQ / GNQ
Africa/Douala
Africa/Malabo
Cameroon
Guinea Ecuatorial
| Measure | Cameroon | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Yaounde | Malabo |
| Population | 29,123,744 | 1,892,516 |
| Surface area | 475,440 km² | 28,050 km² |
| Population density | 61.3 /km² | 67.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $53.30 billion · 2024 | $12.77 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,830 · 2024 | $6,745 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Cameroonian | Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean |
| Phone code | +237 | +240 |
| Internet domain | .cm | .gq |
| ISO codes | CM / CMR | GQ / GNQ |
| Time zone | Africa/Douala | Africa/Malabo |
| Native name | Cameroon | Guinea Ecuatorial |
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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 →Equatorial Guinea, a small but dynamic nation on the west coast of Central Africa, blends lush tropical landscapes with a thriving oil-driven economy, offering a unique glimpse into both African and Spanish colonial legacies.
Full Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea is Malabo.
Equatorial Guinea has a recorded population of approximately 1,892,516 people.
Equatorial Guinea covers an area of about 28,050 km².
Equatorial Guinea has a population density of roughly 67.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Equatorial Guinea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $12.77 billion as of 2024.
Equatorial Guinea has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,745.
Equatorial Guinea uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Equatorial Guinea is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Equatorial Guinea is Guinea Ecuatorial.
People from Equatorial Guinea are referred to as Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean.
The international dialing code for Equatorial Guinea is +240.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Equatorial Guinea is .gq.
Equatorial Guinea uses the Africa/Malabo time zone.
Equatorial Guinea, a small but dynamic nation on the west coast of Central Africa, blends lush tropical landscapes with a thriving oil-driven economy, offering a unique glimpse into both African and Spanish colonial legacies.