CMR · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
29.12 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
64.0 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,123,744 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.61 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 60.0 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 33.34 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 7.03 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 4.26 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 64.0 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 40.2 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 72.6 percent | 2018 |
| Urban Population (%) | 55.4 percent | 2024 |
Languages
English
Official
French
Official
Religions
Roman Catholic
33.1%
Muslim
30.6%
Protestant
27.1%
Other Christian
6.1%
Animist
1.3%
None
1.2%
Other
0.7%