Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Cameroon
Cameroon: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 20,440 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Cameroon, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Cameroon stood at 20,440. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 35.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Cameroon peaked at 20,440 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 6,100, in 1990.
Cameroon ranks 56th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6,100 | — |
| 1991 | 6,278 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 6,462 | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 6,656 | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 6,857 | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 7,065 | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 7,282 | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 7,510 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 7,743 | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 7,977 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 8,216 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 8,464 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 8,727 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 8,998 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 9,272 | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 9,549 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 9,829 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 10,125 | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 10,435 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 10,751 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 11,073 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 11,400 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 11,735 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 12,085 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 12,495 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 12,939 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 13,358 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 13,758 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 14,165 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 14,604 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 15,060 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 15,526 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 16,011 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 16,524 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 17,054 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | 17,594 | +3.2% |
| 2026 | 18,142 | +3.1% |
| 2027 | 18,699 | +3.1% |
| 2028 | 19,266 | +3.0% |
| 2029 | 19,844 | +3.0% |
| 2030 | 20,440 | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,993 | 6,100 | 7,977 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,437 | 8,216 | 10,751 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,761 | 11,073 | 14,604 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,372 | 15,060 | 19,844 | 10 |
| 2030s | 20,440 | 20,440 | 20,440 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 53 Nepal 22,583 compare
- 54 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 21,837 compare
- 55 Syrian Arab Republic 21,289 compare
- 57 Taiwan, China 20,377 compare
- 58 Sri Lanka 18,964 compare
- 59 Niger 18,140 compare
More gender data for Cameroon
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 13,337 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.53 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 20,440 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 465,137 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 475,018 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 453,098 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 461,925 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 443,236 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 452,058 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 436,011 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Cameroon?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Cameroon was 20,440 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 20,440 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,100 in 1990.
- How does Cameroon rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Cameroon ranks 56th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.