Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Mauritius  | Cameroon  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Mauritius | Republic of Cameroon |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Port Louis | Yaoundé |
Latitude  | 20° 0′ 0″ S | 3° 50′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 57° 0′ 0″ E | 11° 30′ 0″ E |
The total area of Mauritius is 2,040 sq km, and the total area of Cameroon is 475,442 sq km. Mauritius is smaller than Cameroon by 473,402 sq km. Mauritius is around 233.06 times smaller than Cameroon.
Indicators | Mauritius | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 2,040 Sq km | 475,442 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 473,402 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 790 Sq Mile | 183,569 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 182,779 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.07 % | 0.57 % |
Indicators | Mauritius | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Port Louis | Douala |
Demonyms  | Mauritian | Cameroonian |
Official Languages  | English, French | French, English |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary dominant-party presidential republic under a dictatorship |
Major Religion  | Hinduism | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 48.3 % | 66.3 % |
The people of Mauritius are called Mauritian, and the people of Cameroon are called Cameroonian.
Indicators | Mauritius | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Mauritian rupee | Central African CFA franc |
Currency Symbol  | MUR | XAF |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +230 | +237 |
Internet TLD  | .mu | .cm |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MU | CM |
Indicators | Mauritius | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Motherland | O Cameroon, Cradle of Our Forefathers |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Motherland | O Cameroon, Cradle of our Forefathers |
National Animal  | Dodo | Lion |
National Bird  | Mauritius kestrel | African Grey Parrot |
National Flower  | Trochetia Boutoniana | Red Stinkwood |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Red, blue, yellow and green | Green, red and yellow |
Indicators | Mauritius | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 19th April, 2025 | Saturday, 19th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 07:14 AM | 04:14 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+4 (Mauritius Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+4 (Mauritius Time) | UTC+1 (West 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 Mauritius is [07:14 AM], [Saturday, 19th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Cameroon is [04:14 AM], [Saturday, 19th April, 2025].
Mauritius is [ 3 hours ] ahead of Cameroon.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Mauritius as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,261,041, and the total population of Cameroon as of 2023 is estimated to be around 28,647,293.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Mauritius had 27,386,252 less people than Cameroon.
The annual Population Growth in Mauritius is 0.02% and the annual population growth in Cameroon is 2.85%.
Indicators | Mauritius | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12 % | 28.3 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 76.1 % | 69.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 11.9 % | 2.54 % |
Indicators | Mauritius | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Port Louis | Yaoundé |
Current Time | 07:14 AM | 04:14 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 21.90 Degree Celsius | 21.14 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 3.47 km/hr, 133 Degree | 0.68 km/hr, 242 Degree |
Humidity  | 98 % | 96 % |
Indicators | Mauritius | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.32 (Births Per Woman) | 4.38 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 190.48 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 330.33 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 98.03 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 273.61 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 13.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 47 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Mauritius | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Diabetes mellitus (148 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (79.3 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Colon and rectum cancers ( 14 people per 100K population) | Diabetes mellitus ( 21.1 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.7 (people per 100K population) | 10.6 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 9.47 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 9.02 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.36 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Mauritius, is [ Diabetes mellitus ]. Around 148 people per 100,000 people in Mauritius, are dying of Diabetes mellitus.
Similarly, around 79.3 people per 100,000 people in Cameroon, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Mauritius, spent [ 6.39% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Cameroon, spent [ 3.82% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Mauritius | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 33.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 36.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 19.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 14.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 7.52 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 10.1 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 7% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Mauritius, are 1.29 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Cameroon.
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