Cameroon Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Cameroon's fertility rate was 4.15 in 2025, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 3.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Cameroon's fertility rate stood at 4.15 in 2025, a decline of +0.17 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.15 by 2025. Cameroon ranked 18th globally.
Cameroon's fertility rate has exhibited a downward trend over the past 65 years, with the country's all-time peak of 6.61 children per woman occurring in 1980. Since then, the fertility rate has steadily declined, reaching a trough of 4.15 in 2025, a value that places Cameroon at the 18th position globally. This decline is comparable to that of peer countries such as Sudan and Côte d'Ivoire, which have similarly experienced a reduction in fertility rates. The current fertility rate in Cameroon is also lower than the 5.72 children per woman recorded in 1960, indicating a significant shift in the country's demographic landscape. The trend suggests that Cameroon's fertility rate is likely to continue its decline in the coming years, potentially driven by improvements in education and family planning, as well as urbanization and economic development.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.07 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.15 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.15 | −0.17 | #18 |
| 2023 | 4.32 | −0.08 | #200 |
| 2022 | 4.40 | −0.07 | #201 |
| 2021 | 4.47 | −0.09 | #200 |
| 2020 | 4.56 | −0.09 | #200 |
| 2019 | 4.65 | −0.09 | #200 |
| 2018 | 4.74 | −0.06 | #200 |
| 2017 | 4.80 | −0.04 | #200 |
| 2016 | 4.84 | +0.00 | #198 |
| 2015 | 4.84 | −0.00 | #196 |
| 2014 | 4.84 | −0.06 | #193 |
| 2013 | 4.91 | −0.08 | #191 |
| 2012 | 4.98 | −0.07 | #190 |
| 2011 | 5.05 | −0.10 | #189 |
| 2010 | 5.15 | −0.08 | #192 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon's fertility rate was 4.15 in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 3.9% decrease from the previous year.
Cameroon's fertility rate peaked at 6.61 in 1980.
The lowest fertility rate in Cameroon was 4.15 in 2025.
Cameroon ranks 18th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's fertility rate is projected to reach 4.15 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Cameroon in 2025 was 4.15. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_fertility-rate,
title = {Cameroon Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}