Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Cameroon  | Egypt  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Cameroon | Arab Republic of Egypt |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Yaoundé | Cairo |
Latitude  | 3° 50′ 0″ N | 30° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 11° 30′ 0″ E | 31° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Cameroon is 475,442 sq km, and the total area of Egypt is 1,010,408 sq km. Cameroon is smaller than Egypt by 534,966 sq km. Cameroon is around 2.13 times smaller than Egypt.
Indicators | Cameroon | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 475,442 Sq km | 1,010,408 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 534,966 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 183,569 Sq Mile | 390,121 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 206,552 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.57 % | 0.632 % |
Indicators | Cameroon | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Douala | Cairo |
Demonyms  | Cameroonian | Egyptian |
Official Languages  | French, English | Arabic |
Government Status  | Unitary dominant-party presidential republic under a dictatorship | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 66.3 % | 90.64 % |
The people of Cameroon are called Cameroonian, and the people of Egypt are called Egyptian.
Indicators | Cameroon | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Central African CFA franc | Egyptian pound |
Currency Symbol  | XAF | EGP |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +237 | +20 |
Internet TLD  | .cm | .eg |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CM | EG |
Indicators | Cameroon | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | O Cameroon, Cradle of Our Forefathers | بلادي بلادي بلادي (Bilady, Bilady, Bilady) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | O Cameroon, Cradle of our Forefathers | My Homeland, My Homeland, My Homeland |
National Animal  | Lion | Steppe Eagle |
National Bird  | African Grey Parrot | Steppe Eagle |
National Flower  | Red Stinkwood | Lotus |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green, red and yellow | Red, white and black |
Indicators | Cameroon | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Sunday, 13th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 09:27 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+2 (Egypt Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+3 (Egypt Summer Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Egypt is [09:27 AM], [Sunday, 13th April, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Cameroon as of 2023 is estimated to be around 28,647,293, and the total population of Egypt as of 2023 is estimated to be around 112,716,598.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Cameroon had 84,069,305 less people than Egypt.
The annual Population Growth in Cameroon is 2.85% and the annual population growth in Egypt is 1.90%.
Indicators | Cameroon | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.3 % | 21.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69.1 % | 74 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.54 % | 4.63 % |
Indicators | Cameroon | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Cairo |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 09:27 AM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 17.42 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 3.09 km/hr, 320 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 59 % |
Indicators | Cameroon | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.38 (Births Per Woman) | 2.88 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 330.33 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 199.95 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 273.61 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 114.68 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 47 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 15.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Cameroon | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (79.3 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (174 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Diabetes mellitus ( 21.1 people per 100K population) | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 13 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 10.6 (people per 100K population) | 9.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 9.02 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 3.01 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.36 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.05 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Cameroon, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 79.3 people per 100,000 people in Cameroon, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 174 people per 100,000 people in Egypt, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Cameroon, spent [ 3.82% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Egypt, spent [ 4.61% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Cameroon | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 38.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 14.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 44.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.1 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.15 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 7% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Cameroon, are 2.97 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Egypt.
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