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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Cameroon’s population is about 11.5× that of Gabon, a difference of 26,584,792.
Cameroon’s surface area is 78% larger than that of Gabon, a difference of 207,770 km².
Cameroon’s population density is 546% higher than that of Gabon, a difference of 51.8 /km².
Cameroon’s nominal GDP is 155% larger than that of Gabon, a difference of $32.40 billion.
Gabon’s GDP per capita is 350% higher than that of Cameroon, a difference of $6,400.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Yaounde
Libreville
29,123,744
2,538,952
475,440 km²
267,670 km²
61.3 /km²
9.5 /km²
$53.30 billion · 2024
$20.90 billion · 2024
$1,830 · 2024
$8,230 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Cameroonian
Gabonese
+237
+241
.cm
.ga
CM / CMR
GA / GAB
Africa/Douala
Africa/Libreville
Cameroon
Gabon
| Measure | Cameroon | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Yaounde | Libreville |
| Population | 29,123,744 | 2,538,952 |
| Surface area | 475,440 km² | 267,670 km² |
| Population density | 61.3 /km² | 9.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $53.30 billion · 2024 | $20.90 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,830 · 2024 | $8,230 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Cameroonian | Gabonese |
| Phone code | +237 | +241 |
| Internet domain | .cm | .ga |
| ISO codes | CM / CMR | GA / GAB |
| Time zone | Africa/Douala | Africa/Libreville |
| Native name | Cameroon | Gabon |
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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 →Gabon, nestled on the equatorial coast of Central Africa, captivates visitors with its lush rainforests, vibrant wildlife, and a blend of traditional African and French influences that shape its unique identity.
Full Gabon 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 Gabon is Libreville.
Gabon has a recorded population of approximately 2,538,952 people.
Gabon covers an area of about 267,670 km².
Gabon has a population density of roughly 9.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Gabon has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $20.90 billion as of 2024.
Gabon has a GDP per capita of approximately $8,230.
Gabon uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Gabon is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
People from Gabon are referred to as Gabonese.
The international dialing code for Gabon is +241.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Gabon is .ga.
Gabon uses the Africa/Libreville time zone.
Gabon, nestled on the equatorial coast of Central Africa, captivates visitors with its lush rainforests, vibrant wildlife, and a blend of traditional African and French influences that shape its unique identity.