Cameroon Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Cameroon's birth rate was 32.5 in 2025, ranked 17th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Cameroon's birth rate stood at 32.5 in 2025, a decline of +1.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 32.5 by 2025. Cameroon ranked 17th globally.
Cameroon’s birth rate has fallen markedly over the 65‑year span from 43.81 births per 1,000 people in 1960 to a trough of 32.46 in 2025, positioning the country at 17th highest globally. The peak of 46.13 recorded in 1982 marked the highest point in the series, after which a steady decline set in, reflecting broader demographic transitions in sub‑Saharan Africa. By 2025 Cameroon’s rate is closely aligned with peer nations such as Sudan (32.67) and Burundi (32.14), indicating a convergence toward the region’s lower‑mid range. The persistent downward trajectory suggests that continued improvements in female education, urbanisation and access to reproductive health services are likely to sustain the decline, while any reversal would require a substantial shift in fertility preferences or a slowdown in socioeconomic development.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 31.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 32.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.5 | −1.3 | #17 |
| 2023 | 33.7 | −0.5 | #201 |
| 2022 | 34.3 | −0.5 | #200 |
| 2021 | 34.8 | −0.7 | #200 |
| 2020 | 35.4 | −0.7 | #201 |
| 2019 | 36.2 | −0.7 | #203 |
| 2018 | 36.9 | −0.6 | #203 |
| 2017 | 37.5 | −0.3 | #202 |
| 2016 | 37.8 | +0.1 | #203 |
| 2015 | 37.7 | +0.2 | #199 |
| 2014 | 37.5 | −0.5 | #196 |
| 2013 | 38.1 | −0.6 | #195 |
| 2012 | 38.7 | −0.6 | #196 |
| 2011 | 39.2 | −0.6 | #198 |
| 2010 | 39.8 | −0.5 | #199 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon's birth rate was 32.5 in 2025. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year.
Cameroon's birth rate peaked at 46.1 in 1982.
The lowest birth rate in Cameroon was 32.5 in 2025.
Cameroon ranks 17th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's birth rate is projected to reach 32.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Cameroon in 2025 was 32.5. This ranks 17th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_birth-rate,
title = {Cameroon Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}