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Cameroon: Population ages 15-64, total

In , Cameroon's Population ages 15-64, total was 16.24 million.

That's up 3.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,340,761.61 . Cameroon ranks #56 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Cameroon Population ages 15-64, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
16.24M
Trough
9.01M
1-year change
+3.2%
5-year change
+16.9%
+3.2% / yr
10-year change
+36.9%
+3.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64, total
16.240M
15.737M
15.247M
14.782M
14.332M
13.894M
13.473M
13.081M
12.697M
12.291M

About Population ages 15-64, total

Total population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Cameroon's Population ages 15-64, total in 2024?
In 2024, Cameroon's Population ages 15-64, total was 16.24 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Cameroon's Population ages 15-64, total rising or falling?
Cameroon's Population ages 15-64, total rose 3.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Cameroon rank globally on Population ages 15-64, total?
In 2024, Cameroon ranked #56 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64, total.
How does Cameroon's Population ages 15-64, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64, total in 2024 was 24.34 million, so Cameroon is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 of 48.
What is Population ages 15-64, total and how is it measured?
Total population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO), CC BY 4.0.