Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Cameroon  | Uganda  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Cameroon | Republic of Uganda |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Yaoundé | Kampala |
Latitude  | 3° 50′ 0″ N | 1° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 11° 30′ 0″ E | 32° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Cameroon is 475,442 sq km, and the total area of Uganda is 241,550 sq km. Cameroon is bigger than Uganda by 233,892 sq km. Cameroon is around 1.97 times bigger than Uganda.
Indicators | Cameroon | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 475,442 Sq km | 241,550 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 233,892 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 183,569 Sq Mile | 93,065 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 90,504 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.57 % | 15.0 % |
Indicators | Cameroon | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Douala | Kampala |
Demonyms  | Cameroonian | Ugandan |
Official Languages  | French, English | English, Swahili |
Government Status  | Unitary dominant-party presidential republic under a dictatorship | Unitary presidential republic under a dominant-party authoritarian state |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 66.3 % | 84.4 % |
The people of Cameroon are called Cameroonian, and the people of Uganda are called Ugandan.
Indicators | Cameroon | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Central African CFA franc | Ugandan Shilling |
Currency Symbol  | XAF | UGX |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +237 | +256 |
Internet TLD  | .cm | .ug |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CM | UG |
Indicators | Cameroon | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | O Cameroon, Cradle of Our Forefathers | Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | O Cameroon, Cradle of our Forefathers | Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty |
National Animal  | Lion | Grey Crowned Crane |
National Bird  | African Grey Parrot | Grey Crowned Crane |
National Flower  | Red Stinkwood | Sunflower |
National Sport  | Football | Cricket |
National Colors  | Green, red and yellow | Black, yellow and red |
Indicators | Cameroon | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 01:15 PM | 03:15 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa 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 Cameroon is [01:15 PM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Uganda is [03:15 PM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024].
Cameroon is [ 2 hours ] behind of Uganda.
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 Uganda as of 2023 is estimated to be around 48,582,334.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Cameroon had 19,935,041 less people than Uganda.
The annual Population Growth in Cameroon is 2.85% and the annual population growth in Uganda is 3.25%.
Indicators | Cameroon | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.3 % | 30.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69.1 % | 68.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.54 % | 1.65 % |
Indicators | Cameroon | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yaoundé | Kampala |
Current Time | 01:15 PM | 03:15 PM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Light Rain  |
Current Temperature  | 32.98 Degree Celsius | 25.62 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.07 km/hr, 23 Degree | 0.86 km/hr, 342 Degree |
Humidity  | 24 % | 62 % |
Indicators | Cameroon | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.38 (Births Per Woman) | 4.47 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 330.33 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 325.65 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 273.61 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 233.91 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 47 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 30.2 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Cameroon | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (79.3 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (60.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Diabetes mellitus ( 21.1 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 15 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 10.6 (people per 100K population) | 16 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 9.02 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.59 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.36 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 1.21 (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 60.5 people per 100,000 people in Uganda, are dying of Neonatal conditions, 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 Uganda, spent [ 4.67% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Cameroon | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 14.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 7.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.1 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 12.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 7% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Cameroon, are 1.89 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Uganda.
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