Yaoundé, CM
Cameroon
| Area of Yaoundé, CM | 288 km² |
| Population | 3.4 million |
| Male Population | 1,714,063 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,697,113 (49.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +462.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +91% |
| Median Age | 20.5 years old |
| Male Median Age | 20.9 years old |
| Female Median Age | 20.1 years old |
| Timezone | West Africa Standard Time |
Yaoundé, CM Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 606,638 | 1,161,721 | 1,786,412 | 3,411,186 |
| Population Density | 2,106 / km² | 4,033 / km² | 6,202 / km² | 11,843 / km² |
Yaoundé Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 91% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaoundé, CM | +462.3% | +193.6% | +91% |
| Cameroon | +201% | +93.4% | +46.5% |
Yaoundé, CM Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 260,942 | 257,623 | 518,566 |
| 5-9 | 197,914 | 198,122 | 396,036 |
| 10-14 | 167,001 | 177,818 | 344,820 |
| 15-19 | 190,416 | 212,473 | 402,889 |
| 20-24 | 216,914 | 232,070 | 448,984 |
| 25-29 | 190,232 | 188,079 | 378,311 |
| 30-34 | 142,076 | 125,562 | 267,639 |
| 35-39 | 104,396 | 92,020 | 196,417 |
| 40-44 | 82,326 | 69,326 | 151,652 |
| 45-49 | 63,704 | 54,296 | 118,000 |
| 50-54 | 42,848 | 34,027 | 76,875 |
| 55-59 | 23,046 | 18,113 | 41,160 |
| 60-64 | 14,470 | 12,594 | 27,065 |
| 65-69 | 8,668 | 9,473 | 18,141 |
| 70-74 | 4,714 | 6,775 | 11,489 |
| 75-79 | 2,132 | 3,769 | 5,902 |
| 80-84 | 1,235 | 2,794 | 4,029 |
| 85 Plus | 1,030 | 2,180 | 3,210 |
Yaoundé, CM Population Density
Population Density: 11,843 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaoundé, CM | 3.4 million | 288 km² | 11,843 / km² |
Yaoundé, CM Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 year growth % | Avg 10 year growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 84,273 | n/a | n/a |
| 1910 | 100,385 | 19.1% | 16,112 |
| 1920 | 120,402 | 19.9% | 20,017 |
| 1930 | 146,588 | 21.7% | 26,186 |
| 1940 | 185,107 | 26.3% | 38,519 |
| 1950 | 267,019 | 44.3% | 81,912 |
| 1960 | 356,841 | 33.6% | 89,822 |
| 1970 | 495,075 | 38.7% | 138,234 |
| 1990 | 1,161,721 | 53.2% | 333,323 |
| 2000 | 1,786,412 | 53.8% | 624,691 |
| 2020 | 3,734,872 | 44.6% | 974,230 |
| 2030 | 4,337,109 | 16.1% | 602,237 |
| 2040 | 4,888,856 | 12.7% | 551,747 |
| 2050 | 5,333,962 | 9.1% | 445,106 |
| 2060 | 5,674,129 | 6.4% | 340,167 |
| 2070 | 5,906,979 | 4.1% | 232,850 |
| 2080 | 6,048,342 | 2.4% | 141,363 |
| 2090 | 6,091,539 | 0.7% | 43,197 |
| 2100 | 6,057,472 | -0.6% | -34,067 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Yaoundé, CM CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaoundé, CM | 1,071,265 t | 0.31 t | 3,719 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Other places in Cameroon
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboutos | 1,160.9 km² | 338,129 | 291.3 / km² |
| Boumba-et-Ngoko | 30,502.3 km² | 133,800 | 4.39 / km² |
| Boyo | 1,585.6 km² | 128,105 | 80.8 / km² |
| Bui | 2,107.4 km² | 390,087 | 185.1 / km² |
| Bénoué | 13,478.4 km² | 1.3 million | 96.1 / km² |
| Diamaré | 4,522.6 km² | 211,643 | 46.8 / km² |
| Dja-et-Lobo | 19,902.8 km² | 251,841 | 12.7 / km² |
| Djerem | 13,049.9 km² | 182,104 | 14.0 / km² |
| Donga-Mantung | 4,180.5 km² | 291,529 | 69.7 / km² |
| Douala | 193.8 km² | 2.3 million | 11,818 / km² |
| Fako | 2,074.8 km² | 640,797 | 308.8 / km² |
| Faro | 12,151.2 km² | 76,696 | 6.31 / km² |
| Faro-Déo | 10,909.2 km² | 112,768 | 10.3 / km² |
| Haut-Nkam | 1,124.8 km² | 145,365 | 129.2 / km² |
| Haut-Nyong | 36,245.2 km² | 224,269 | 6.19 / km² |
| Haute-Sanaga | 11,488.1 km² | 112,597 | 9.8 / km² |
| Hauts-Plateaux | 352.9 km² | 74,084 | 209.9 / km² |
| Kadey | 15,987.8 km² | 216,147 | 13.5 / km² |
| Koung-Khi | 440.8 km² | 35,258 | 80.0 / km² |
| Koupé-Manengouba | 3,311.2 km² | 116,504 | 35.2 / km² |
| Lebialem | 631.7 km² | 120,501 | 190.8 / km² |
| Lekié | 3,413.1 km² | 81,478 | 23.9 / km² |
| Logone-et-Chari | 12,680.9 km² | 623,748 | 49.2 / km² |
| Lom-et-Djerem | 26,279.6 km² | 390,256 | 14.9 / km² |
| Manyu | 9,075.2 km² | 224,924 | 24.8 / km² |
| Maroua | 60.1 km² | 625,120 | 10,396 / km² |
| Mayo-Banyo | 8,397.4 km² | 269,203 | 32.1 / km² |
| Mayo-Danay | 5,683.6 km² | 643,140 | 113.2 / km² |
| Mayo-Kani | 4,636.5 km² | 534,473 | 115.3 / km² |
| Mayo-Louti | 3,892.4 km² | 517,226 | 132.9 / km² |
| Mayo-Rey | 37,022.6 km² | 576,272 | 15.6 / km² |
| Mayo-Sava | 2,889 km² | 473,279 | 163.8 / km² |
| Mayo-Tsanaga | 4,230.7 km² | 943,029 | 222.9 / km² |
| Mbam-et-Inoubou | 6,845.3 km² | 210,363 | 30.7 / km² |
| Mbam-et-Kim | 26,390.4 km² | 147,119 | 5.57 / km² |
| Mbéré | 13,738 km² | 198,149 | 14.4 / km² |
| Mefou-et-Afamba | 3,139.7 km² | 51,118 | 16.3 / km² |
| Mefou-et-Akono | 1,211.7 km² | 59,463 | 49.1 / km² |
| Meme | 2,716.9 km² | 416,946 | 153.5 / km² |
| Menchum | 4,797.5 km² | 200,334 | 41.8 / km² |
| Menoua | 1,306 km² | 299,610 | 229.4 / km² |
| Mezam | 1,981.6 km² | 660,090 | 333.1 / km² |
| Mfoundi | 96.8 km² | 88,726 | 916.9 / km² |
| Mifi | 344.8 km² | 396,597 | 1,150 / km² |
| Momo | 1,673.3 km² | 153,742 | 91.9 / km² |
| Moungo | 4,017.6 km² | 391,650 | 97.5 / km² |
| Mvila | 7,762.6 km² | 222,198 | 28.6 / km² |
| Ndian | 6,819.9 km² | 142,883 | 21.0 / km² |
| Ndé | 1,393.8 km² | 98,874 | 70.9 / km² |
| Ngo-Ketunjia | 1,054.8 km² | 237,676 | 225.3 / km² |
| Nkam | 6,087.7 km² | 33,731 | 5.54 / km² |
| Noun | 7,791.2 km² | 566,575 | 72.7 / km² |
| Nyong-et-Kéllé | 6,264 km² | 147,906 | 23.6 / km² |
| Nyong-et-Mfoumou | 6,024.9 km² | 111,941 | 18.6 / km² |
| Nyong-et-So'o | 3,397.6 km² | 125,609 | 37.0 / km² |
| Océan | 11,475.6 km² | 246,640 | 21.5 / km² |
| Sanaga-Maritime | 8,975.5 km² | 171,492 | 19.1 / km² |
| Vallée-du-Ntem | 8,170 km² | 86,134 | 10.5 / km² |
| Vina | 17,366.3 km² | 443,001 | 25.5 / km² |
| Wouri | 1,083 km² | 707,641 | 653.4 / km² |
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies.