Annual rate of change in urban populations in Cameroon
Cameroon: Annual rate of change in urban populations was 1.71 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
1.71
World rank
22nd
of 144 countries
All-time high
15.4
in 1975
All-time low
1.36
in 2010
Years of data
10
1975–2020
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Cameroon, 1975–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 1.71 for annual rate of change in urban populations in 2020.
The figure is up 25.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual rate of change in urban populations in Cameroon peaked at 15.4 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 1.36, in 2010.
That places Cameroon 22nd out of 144 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 15.4 | — |
| 1980 | 3.91 | -74.6% |
| 1985 | 2.18 | -44.2% |
| 1990 | 1.54 | -29.3% |
| 1995 | 4.03 | +161.2% |
| 2000 | 3.31 | -18.0% |
| 2005 | 2.93 | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 1.36 | -53.6% |
| 2015 | 1.99 | +46.5% |
| 2020 | 1.71 | -14.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 1 |
| 1980s | 3.05 | 2.18 | 3.91 | 2 |
| 1990s | 2.79 | 1.54 | 4.03 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.12 | 2.93 | 3.31 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.68 | 1.36 | 1.99 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.71 | 1.71 | 1.71 | 1 |
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- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.5809 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5077 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 51,280 Persons (2050)
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1831 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.571 (2100)
- Population density 188.01 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6.42 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual rate of change in urban populations in Cameroon?
- Annual rate of change in urban populations in Cameroon was 1.71 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 15.4 in 1975.
- What is the lowest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.36 in 2010.
- How does Cameroon rank for annual rate of change in urban populations?
- Cameroon ranks 22nd out of 144 countries with data for 2020.
- Is annual rate of change in urban populations rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual rate of change in urban populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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