Population

CameroonvsEquatorial Guinea
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Cameroon is higher
Nominal GDP
Cameroon is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Cameroon’s population is about 15.4× that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 27,231,228.
Surface area
Cameroon’s surface area is about 16.9× that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 447,390 km².
Population density
Equatorial Guinea’s population density is 10% higher than that of Cameroon, a difference of 6.2 /km².
Nominal GDP
Cameroon’s nominal GDP is 317% larger than that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of $40.53 billion.
GDP per capita
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.
Full side-by-side comparison
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
| 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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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 Equatorial Guinea
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 →Cameroon & Equatorial Guinea: 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 Equatorial Guinea?
The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo.
What is the population of Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea has a recorded population of approximately 1,892,516 people.
How big is Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea covers an area of about 28,050 km².
What is the population density of Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea has a population density of roughly 67.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $12.77 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,745.
What currency is used in Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Where is Equatorial Guinea located?
Equatorial Guinea is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Equatorial Guinea?
The native name of Equatorial Guinea is Guinea Ecuatorial.
What are people from Equatorial Guinea called?
People from Equatorial Guinea are referred to as Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean.
What is the phone calling code for Equatorial Guinea?
The international dialing code for Equatorial Guinea is +240.
What is the internet domain for Equatorial Guinea?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Equatorial Guinea is .gq.
What time zone is Equatorial Guinea in?
Equatorial Guinea uses the Africa/Malabo time zone.
What is Equatorial Guinea known for?
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.