Cameroon Population Growth in the 2000s (2000 to 2009)

Cameroon Population Growth from 2000 to 2009

This page shows Cameroon population growth in the 2000s from 2000 to 2009. Cameroon’s official name is the Republic of Cameroon. The country is located on the western coast of Africa. Additionally, it is bordered by Chad to the northeast, the Republic of the Congo to the south, Nigeria to the west and north; the Central African Republic to the east; Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.  Eventually, Cameroon gained independence from France on January 1, 1960. Later,  British Cameroon was united with French Cameroon on October 1st, 1961.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Cameroon from 2000 to 2009. Furthermore, this is four decades after Cameroon’s independence in 1960.  Click here to review the Cameroon country overview.

Chart of Cameroon Population Growth in the 2000s (2000 to 2009)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Cameroon’s population grew steadily from 2000 to 2009 for the decade. The population grew from 15.5 million people in 2000 to 19.7 million people in 2009. As a result, the population grew 27.1% in the 2000s (2000 to 2009). Additionally, the total life expectancy for Cameroon is approximately 59.2 years. Lastly, border conflicts and effect population numbers for the decades.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Cameroon has increased from 47.1 years in 1970 to about 59.2 years in 2021. To conclude, Cameroon maintains sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Cameroon’s population growth in the 2010s.