Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Cameroon

Cameroon: Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate was -1.41 % change on previous year in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-1.41 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 17.3%
World rank
147th
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.67 % change on previous year
in 1969
All-time low
-2.09 % change on previous year
in 1996
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Cameroon, 1961–2024

-2-1012196119922024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Cameroon stood at -1.41 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 17.3% on the previous year and down 13.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Cameroon peaked at 1.67 % change on previous year in 1969 and was at its lowest, -2.09 % change on previous year, in 1996.

Cameroon ranks 147th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.7903 % change on previous year -0.0523 % change on previous year 1.67 % change on previous year 9
1970s 0.6896 % change on previous year 0.5244 % change on previous year 1 % change on previous year 10
1980s -0.2558 % change on previous year -1.03 % change on previous year 0.4862 % change on previous year 10
1990s -1.34 % change on previous year -2.09 % change on previous year -0.5973 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.6754 % change on previous year -1.61 % change on previous year 0.0736 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.18 % change on previous year -1.98 % change on previous year 0.0207 % change on previous year 10
2020s -1.74 % change on previous year -2.02 % change on previous year -1.41 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 144 Sweden -1.38 % change on previous year compare
  2. 145 Senegal -1.39 % change on previous year compare
  3. 146 United Republic of Tanzania -1.41 % change on previous year compare
  4. 148 Rwanda -1.43 % change on previous year compare
  5. 149 Comoros -1.44 % change on previous year compare
  6. 150 Angola -1.48 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 215 places β†’

More population data for Cameroon

All data for Cameroon β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Cameroon?
Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Cameroon was -1.41 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 1.67 % change on previous year in 1969.
What is the lowest fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was -2.09 % change on previous year in 1996.
How does Cameroon rank for fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate?
Cameroon ranks 147th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility and wanted fertility. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
215 places, 13,726 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility and wanted fertility. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.