Cameroon vs Sri Lanka: Population
Population over time
- Cameroon
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 20,440 against 18,964 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 1,476.
That makes Cameroon's figure about 1.1 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Cameroon ranks 56th and Sri Lanka ranks 58th of 188 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Cameroon averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,993 | 12,314 | 5,321 | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 9,437 | 14,882 | 5,446 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 12,761 | 16,298 | 3,537 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 17,372 | 18,083 | 711.22 | Sri Lanka |
| 2030s | 20,440 | 18,964 | 1,476 | Cameroon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population, Cameroon or Sri Lanka?
- Cameroon, at 20,440 against 18,964 in Sri Lanka as of 2030.
- What is the difference in population between Cameroon and Sri Lanka?
- 1,476, with Cameroon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Sri Lanka?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do Cameroon and Sri Lanka rank globally for population?
- Cameroon ranks 56th and Sri Lanka ranks 58th of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.