Distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 in Cameroon
Cameroon: Distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 was 27.06 million in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
27.06 million
World rank
33rd
of 120 countries
All-time high
27.06 million
in 2021
All-time low
13.32 million
in 1996
Years of data
5
1996–2021
Distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 in Cameroon, 1996–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 in Cameroon is 27.06 million, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 25.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 in Cameroon peaked at 27.06 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 13.32 million, in 1996.
That places Cameroon 33rd out of 120 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 13.32 million | — |
| 2001 | 15.16 million | +13.9% |
| 2007 | 17.89 million | +18.0% |
| 2014 | 21.56 million | +20.5% |
| 2021 | 27.06 million | +25.5% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 27.06 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 20.11 million, 1.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 27.06 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22.49 million, 1.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.32 million | 13.32 million | 13.32 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 16.53 million | 15.16 million | 17.89 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 21.56 million | 21.56 million | 21.56 million | 1 |
| 2020s | 27.06 million | 27.06 million | 27.06 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More population data for Cameroon
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.5809 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.75 % change on previous year (2050)
- 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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.39 Percent per annum (2030)
- 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 distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 in Cameroon?
- Distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 in Cameroon was 27.06 million in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 27.06 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.32 million in 1996.
- How does Cameroon rank for distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30?
- Cameroon ranks 33rd out of 120 countries with data for 2021.
- Is distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 only. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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