Population
Cameroon is higher
Cameroon records 29,123,744, about 2.44× the other value.
Country comparison
CameroonvsSouth Sudan
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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
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Surface area
South Sudan is higher
South Sudan records 646,883 km², about 1.36× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Cameroon is higher
Cameroon records $53.30 billion, about 4.44× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇨🇲 Cameroon29,123,744
🇸🇸 South Sudan11,943,408
Cameroon’s population is 144% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of 17,180,336.
Surface area
🇨🇲 Cameroon475,440 km²
🇸🇸 South Sudan646,883 km²
South Sudan’s surface area is 36% larger than that of Cameroon, a difference of 171,443 km².
Population density
🇨🇲 Cameroon61.3 /km²
🇸🇸 South Sudan18.5 /km²
Cameroon’s population density is 232% higher than that of South Sudan, a difference of 42.8 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇨🇲 Cameroon$53.30 billion · 2024
🇸🇸 South Sudan$12.00 billion · 2015
Cameroon’s nominal GDP is 344% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of $41.30 billion.
GDP per capita
🇨🇲 Cameroon$1,830 · 2024
🇸🇸 South Sudan$1,080 · 2015
Cameroon’s GDP per capita is 69% higher than that of South Sudan, a difference of $750.
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
Juba
Population
29,123,744
11,943,408
Surface area
475,440 km²
646,883 km²
Population density
61.3 /km²
18.5 /km²
Nominal GDP
$53.30 billion · 2024
$12.00 billion · 2015
GDP per capita
$1,830 · 2024
$1,080 · 2015
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Currency
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
South Sudanese pound · SSP · £
Nationality
Cameroonian
South Sudanese
Phone code
+237
+211
Internet domain
.cm
.ss
ISO codes
CM / CMR
SS / SSD
Time zone
Africa/Douala
Africa/Juba
Native name
Cameroon
South Sudan
| Measure | Cameroon | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Yaounde | Juba |
| Population | 29,123,744 | 11,943,408 |
| Surface area | 475,440 km² | 646,883 km² |
| Population density | 61.3 /km² | 18.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $53.30 billion · 2024 | $12.00 billion · 2015 |
| GDP per capita | $1,830 · 2024 | $1,080 · 2015 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | South Sudanese pound · SSP · £ |
| Nationality | Cameroonian | South Sudanese |
| Phone code | +237 | +211 |
| Internet domain | .cm | .ss |
| ISO codes | CM / CMR | SS / SSD |
| Time zone | Africa/Douala | Africa/Juba |
| Native name | Cameroon | South Sudan |
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Country overviews
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 South Sudan
The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It gained its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, making it the world's newest country.
Full South Sudan profile →Cameroon & South Sudan: 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 South Sudan?
The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
What is the population of South Sudan?
South Sudan has a recorded population of approximately 11,943,408 people.
How big is South Sudan?
South Sudan covers an area of about 646,883 km².
What is the population density of South Sudan?
South Sudan has a population density of roughly 18.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of South Sudan?
South Sudan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $12.00 billion as of 2015.
What is the GDP per capita of South Sudan?
South Sudan has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,080.
What currency is used in South Sudan?
South Sudan uses the South Sudanese pound (SSP), with the symbol £.
Where is South Sudan located?
South Sudan is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
What are people from South Sudan called?
People from South Sudan are referred to as South Sudanese.
What is the phone calling code for South Sudan?
The international dialing code for South Sudan is +211.
What is the internet domain for South Sudan?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for South Sudan is .ss.
What time zone is South Sudan in?
South Sudan uses the Africa/Juba time zone.
What is South Sudan known for?
The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It gained its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, making it the world's newest country.