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World dashboard / Cameroon

Sub-Saharan Africa · UN member

CameroonCMRA healthier future.

Cameroon’s health dashboard connects the latest available evidence with a shared horizon: zero suicide, zero needless suffering, zero poverty, and longer healthy lives.

North-star health score · v20.5 / 100

10/12 core measures · 2018–2024

Life expectancy64

Years · 2024

Healthy life expectancy55.8

Years · 2023

Indicator coverage50 / 52

Dated numerical series · 0 source-context notes.

Inspect Cameroon’s score components

Version 2 is a deliberately demanding editorial measure of distance to the north stars, not an official WHO/UN index or the percentage of people who are healthy. Strong services cannot cancel out ongoing suicide, health loss, or extreme poverty. At least 9 of 12 core measures and all three recent zero-harm inputs are required. Missing inputs suppress the final score, rather than implying success. Health loss is a proxy broader than avoidable suffering; the $3.00/day measure covers extreme poverty, not every form of deprivation. Lower scores under this new method are a recalibration, not evidence of deterioration.

MeasureYearValueFoundation component score
Life expectancy20246434.9
Under-five mortality202464.835.2
Maternal mortality202325848.4
Suicide mortality20218.566
Premature chronic-disease mortality202124.330.6
Tuberculosis incidence202413273.6
Child stunting201828.942.2
Essential health-service coverage20234848
DTP immunization20247777
Fine-particle air pollution202355.68
Zero suicide

7.36 deaths per 100,000 people · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.405
Zero needless suffering

0.489 DALYs per person; health-loss proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.17
Zero poverty

26.7 % below $3.00/day (2021 PPP); extreme-poverty proxy · 2021

Score multiplier ×0.158

A deliberately demanding measure of distance to the goals. Version 2 changes the method, not the underlying observations. Health loss is not all needless suffering; the poverty input measures extreme poverty. See the formula and limits ↗

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More life.
Less suffering.

Choose a reduction in the measured annual burden. This is a transparent scenario, not a forecast that completing a checklist will deliver it.

0%50%100% theoretical ceiling
Annual deaths avoided48.3K

Of 193.1K deaths in the covered population.

Years of life restored2.8M

Years lost to premature mortality (YLL).

Health loss diminished707K

Disability-weighted years (YLD), a health-loss measure.

Healthy life-years reclaimed3.5M

YLL + YLD = DALYs. 43.4K equivalent 80-year healthy lifetimes.

Cameroon · 2023

WHO modeled all-cause estimates; same release and reference year. These four measures overlap and must not be added. DALYs quantify health loss, not every form of suffering. An equivalent lifetime is a unit conversion, not a person saved. All-cause deaths include deaths that cannot currently be prevented; 100% is an arithmetic ceiling.

See the calculation and its limits ↗

Cameroon · the evidence

The trends.
The north stars.

Mint traces measured observations. Gold marks numerical goals. Lines connect available observations, which can be years apart. Non-numerical goals are explained in each card. Historical figures, model caveats and source-backed status notes stay visible. A gap is an invitation to improve measurement.

52 indicators

outcomes2024

Life expectancy

64 years
94.848.6GOAL 9020002024
North star

90 years of life, with health and dignity

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗

Life expectancy observations for Cameroon
Yearyears
202464
202363.7
202262.4
202161.1
202061.7
201961.7
201861.2
201760.8
201660.3
201559.7
201459.1
201358.7
201258.2
201157.5
201057
200956.5
200856.1
200755.7
200655.3
200554.9
200454.6
200354.3
200253.9
200153.6
200053.3
burden2023

Healthy life expectancy

55.8 years
84.441.7GOAL 8020002023
North star

80 years lived in full health

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.

World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗

Healthy life expectancy observations for Cameroon
Yearyears
202355.8
202254.6
202153.8
202054.2
201954.3
201853.8
201753.3
201652.6
201552
201451.5
201351.2
201250.8
201150.3
201049.8
200949.4
200848.8
200748.3
200647.8
200547.4
200447
200346.5
200246.3
200146.2
200046.1
outcomes2024

Under-five mortality

64.8 per 1,000 live births
162.60GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero preventable child deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗

Under-five mortality observations for Cameroon
Yearper 1,000 live births
202464.8
202367
202269.4
202171.9
202074.4
201976.6
201878.9
201781.9
201685.1
201588.5
201492.4
201396.5
2012100.8
2011105.2
2010109.5
2009113.7
2008117.2
2007120.8
2006124.2
2005127.6
2004130.9
2003134.3
2002137.6
2001141
2000143.9
outcomes2024

Infant mortality

40.2 per 1,000 live births
93.90GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero preventable infant deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗

Infant mortality observations for Cameroon
Yearper 1,000 live births
202440.2
202341.3
202242.7
202144.1
202045.5
201946.9
201848
201749.6
201651.4
201553.3
201455.3
201357.3
201259.6
201161.8
201063.9
200966.3
200868
200769.9
200671.6
200573.5
200475.2
200377.2
200279.1
200181.2
200083.1
outcomes2024

Neonatal mortality

24.8 per 1,000 live births
400GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero preventable newborn deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗

Neonatal mortality observations for Cameroon
Yearper 1,000 live births
202424.8
202325.2
202225.7
202126.3
202026.8
201927.3
201827.8
201728.4
201628.9
201529.5
201430
201330.4
201230.8
201131.2
201031.6
200931.9
200832.3
200732.6
200632.9
200533.1
200433.3
200333.6
200234
200134.5
200035.4
outcomes2023

Maternal mortality

258 per 100,000 live births
766.10GOAL 020002023
North star

Zero preventable maternal deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗

Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗

Maternal mortality observations for Cameroon
Yearper 100,000 live births
2023258
2022276
2021342
2020316
2019336
2018354
2017372
2016393
2015417
2014440
2013469
2012500
2011541
2010562
2009579
2008592
2007605
2006615
2005629
2004633
2003645
2002658
2001672
2000678
outcomes2021

Suicide mortality

8.5 per 100,000 people
9.80GOAL 020002021
North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗

Suicide mortality observations for Cameroon
Yearper 100,000 people
20218.5
20207.9
20198.2
20188.1
20178.2
20168.4
20158.5
20148.6
20138.5
20128.3
20118.2
20108.1
20098
20088
20078
20067.9
20057.9
20047.7
20037.9
20027.8
20017.9
20007.3
outcomes2019

Road-traffic mortality

30.2 per 100,000 people
34.10GOAL 020002019
North star

Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗

Road-traffic mortality observations for Cameroon
Yearper 100,000 people
201930.2
201829.9
201729.7
201629.5
201529
201428.9
201328.7
201228.6
201129
201028.9
200928.5
200828.4
200728.1
200628.1
200528.3
200427.8
200327.4
200227.7
200127.5
200027.4
outcomes2022

Intentional homicide

6.8 per 100,000 people
7.60GOAL 020002022
North star

Zero intentional homicides

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.

Source, limitations & data

UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗

Intentional homicide observations for Cameroon
Yearper 100,000 people
20226.8
20204.6
20174.2
20163.4
20153.8
20124.2
20114.1
20105.1
20096.7
20084.2
20036.2
20026.6
20014.9
20003.1
outcomes2021

Premature chronic-disease mortality

24.3 % probability ages 30–70
31.30GOAL 020002021
North star

End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.

Source, limitations & data

Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗

Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Cameroon
Year% probability ages 30–70
202124.3
202025.3
201924.9
201825.2
201725.7
201626.3
201526.8
201427.2
201327
201227
201126.8
201027
200927.1
200827.3
200727.3
200627.3
200527.5
200427.4
200327.7
200227.2
200127.1
200026.2
burden2023

Healthy life-years lost

13,887,732 healthy life-years
16.7M0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.

Source, limitations & data

DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Healthy life-years lost observations for Cameroon
Yearhealthy life-years
202313,887,732
202214,333,565
202114,569,280
202014,245,612
201914,188,039
201514,593,018
201014,811,028
200014,002,496
burden2023

Life-years lost to premature death

11,059,706 life-years
14.5M0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.

Source, limitations & data

Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Life-years lost to premature death observations for Cameroon
Yearlife-years
202311,059,706
202211,561,128
202111,847,019
202011,645,200
201911,751,035
201512,379,453
201012,845,647
200012,396,430
burden2023

Years of nonfatal health loss

2,828,026 healthy life-years
3.2M0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.

Source, limitations & data

A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Cameroon
Yearhealthy life-years
20232,828,026
20222,772,437
20212,722,261
20202,600,412
20192,437,004
20152,213,565
20101,965,381
20001,606,066
outcomes2023

All-cause deaths

193,111 deaths
211.7K191K20002023
North star

Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.

Source, limitations & data

Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

All-cause deaths observations for Cameroon
Yeardeaths
2023193,111
2022203,492
2021209,559
2020203,281
2019198,088
2015205,378
2010206,136
2000195,114
outcomes2023

Suicide deaths

2,088 deaths
2.4K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Suicide deaths observations for Cameroon
Yeardeaths
20232,088
20222,035
20211,961
20201,913
20191,910
20151,646
20101,450
20001,056
burden2023

Depressive-disorder health loss

159,540 healthy life-years
180.3K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Cameroon
Yearhealthy life-years
2023159,540
2022152,171
2021152,882
2020143,943
2019112,257
201596,140
201081,150
200059,205
burden2023

Anxiety-disorder health loss

278,488 healthy life-years
314.7K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Cameroon
Yearhealthy life-years
2023278,488
2022232,741
2021223,983
2020211,570
2019167,924
2015145,756
2010124,545
200092,815
burden2023

Alcohol-disorder health loss

11,515 healthy life-years
13K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Cameroon
Yearhealthy life-years
202311,515
202211,103
202110,794
202010,511
201910,262
20159,107
20107,866
20005,580
burden2023

Drug-disorder health loss

10,923 healthy life-years
12.3K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Drug-disorder health loss observations for Cameroon
Yearhealthy life-years
202310,923
202210,581
202110,191
20209,812
20199,570
20158,558
20107,325
20005,204
disease2024

Tuberculosis incidence

132 per 100,000 people
316.40GOAL 020002024
North star

End tuberculosis

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗

Tuberculosis incidence observations for Cameroon
Yearper 100,000 people
2024132
2023137
2022143
2021150
2020158
2019168
2018177
2017189
2016202
2015214
2014226
2013238
2012248
2011259
2010271
2009278
2008280
2007279
2006271
2005255
2004234
2003206
2002172
2001131
200084
disease2024

New HIV infections

0.7 per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
8.90GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero new HIV infections

Unified Nations aspirational north star

New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.

Source, limitations & data

Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗

New HIV infections observations for Cameroon
Yearper 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
20240.7
20230.7
20220.8
20211
20201.2
20191.3
20181.4
20171.5
20161.7
20151.8
20142
20132.2
20122.4
20112.8
20103
20093.4
20083.8
20074.1
20064.4
20054.7
20045.2
20035.8
20026.4
20017.1
20007.9
disease2024

Malaria incidence

260.5 per 1,000 at risk
498.80GOAL 020002024
North star

End malaria

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.

Source, limitations & data

At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗

Malaria incidence observations for Cameroon
Yearper 1,000 at risk
2024260.5
2023259.1
2022265
2021270.7
2020264.8
2019243.4
2018249
2017259
2016268.5
2015271.1
2014272.5
2013271.1
2012261.1
2011266.6
2010295.7
2009351.2
2008391.6
2007410
2006426
2005435.6
2004438.7
2003441.4
2002437.2
2001426.3
2000394.9
disease2024

Diabetes prevalence

6.9 % ages 20–79
7.8020002024
North star

Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.

Source, limitations & data

A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗

Diabetes prevalence observations for Cameroon
Year% ages 20–79
20246.9
20116.1
20000
disease2024

Tobacco use

5.7 % adults 15+
17.90GOAL 020002024
North star

A tobacco-free future

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.

Source, limitations & data

Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗

Tobacco use observations for Cameroon
Year% adults 15+
20245.7
20235.9
20226.1
20206.7
20158.2
201010.2
200711.6
200512.6
200015.8
disease2020

Alcohol consumption

9.6 litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
13.49.220002020
North star

Minimize alcohol-related harm

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗

Alcohol consumption observations for Cameroon
Yearlitres pure alcohol per adult 15+
20209.6
201910.1
201810.1
201710.2
201610.4
201510.7
201411.7
201312.5
201213
201112.8
201012.6
200912.4
200812.2
200711.9
200611.7
200511.5
200411.3
200311.2
200211.1
200110.7
200010.7
disease2018

Child stunting

28.9 % children under 5
42.50GOAL 020042018
North star

Zero child stunting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗

Child stunting observations for Cameroon
Year% children under 5
201828.9
201431.7
201132.6
200637.6
200435.6
disease2018

Child wasting

4.3 % children under 5
8.60GOAL 020042018
North star

Zero child wasting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗

Child wasting observations for Cameroon
Year% children under 5
20184.3
20145.2
20115.7
20067.6
20046.2
disease2023

Undernourishment

4.8 % of population
27.30GOAL 020012023
North star

Zero hunger

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.

Source, limitations & data

FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗

Undernourishment observations for Cameroon
Year% of population
20234.8
20225.1
20215.5
20205.9
20196.1
20186.2
20176
20165.4
20154.8
20144.5
20134.2
20124.1
20114.3
20104.9
20095.9
20087.3
20079.1
200611.2
200513.8
200416.8
200319.6
200222
200124.2
care2023

Essential health-service coverage

48 index 0–100
109.418.6GOAL 10020002023
North star

Universal access to essential health services

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.

Source, limitations & data

A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗

Essential health-service coverage observations for Cameroon
Yearindex 0–100
202348
202247
202143
202047
201946
201845
201747
201647
201547
201447
201346
201246
201144
201035
200935
200834
200734
200633
200528
200429
200329
200230
200131
200032
care2024

DTP immunization

77 % children ages 12–23 months
104.957.1GOAL 10020002024
North star

Every child protected by routine vaccination

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗

DTP immunization observations for Cameroon
Year% children ages 12–23 months
202477
202375
202271
202171
202068
201967
201868
201774
201678
201576
201476
201376
201279
201181
201084
200980
200884
200782
200681
200580
200473
200373
200266
200163
200062
care2024

Measles immunization

71 % children ages 12–23 months
106.642.4GOAL 10020002024
North star

Every child protected against measles

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗

Measles immunization observations for Cameroon
Year% children ages 12–23 months
202471
202371
202268
202165
202063
201961
201861
201767
201672
201571
201471
201371
201274
201176
201079
200974
200880
200774
200673
200568
200464
200361
200253
200151
200049
care2018

Skilled birth attendance

69 % of births
105.750.3GOAL 10020002018
North star

Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Births attended by skilled health personnel.

Source, limitations & data

Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗

Skilled birth attendance observations for Cameroon
Year% of births
201869
201464.7
201156.1
200658.9
200458.9
200056
care2024

Adolescent birth rate

105.4 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
144.4100.920002024
North star

Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.

Source, limitations & data

Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗

Adolescent birth rate observations for Cameroon
Yearbirths per 1,000 women ages 15–19
2024105.4
2023106.7
2022108.3
2021109.9
2020112.1
2019114.6
2018117.1
2017118.8
2016119.4
2015119.7
2014120.3
2013121.8
2012124.6
2011129.1
2010127.5
2009127.9
2008128.7
2007130
2006132
2005133.4
2004135
2003136.5
2002136.8
2001138.4
2000139.9
care2023

Current health expenditure

4.6 % of GDP
4.73.420002023
North star

Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.

Source, limitations & data

More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗

Current health expenditure observations for Cameroon
Year% of GDP
20234.6
20224.5
20214.3
20204.3
20193.7
20183.6
20173.8
20164
20154.1
20144.3
20133.6
20123.9
20113.9
20103.6
20093.5
20083.7
20073.8
20063.7
20053.8
20043.7
20033.9
20024
20014.2
20004.3
care2023

Out-of-pocket health costs

67.7 % of health expenditure
8065.320002023
North star

No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.

Source, limitations & data

Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗

Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Cameroon
Year% of health expenditure
202367.7
202267.8
202170.6
202071.9
201972.2
201872.3
201778.5
201673.4
201573.8
201469
201369.7
201266.8
201169.6
201076
200976.8
200874.2
200775.6
200674.4
200574.3
200473.9
200371.5
200270.2
200175.1
200078.5
care2022

Physician availability

0.1 per 1,000 people
0.2050.04420042022
North star

Timely access to qualified health professionals

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Number of physicians per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗

Physician availability observations for Cameroon
Yearper 1,000 people
20220.1
20210.1
20200.1
20180.1
20110.1
20100.1
20090.1
20070.1
20050.1
20040.2
care2022

Nurses & midwives

0.7 per 1,000 people
1.70.01720042022
North star

Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗

Nurses & midwives observations for Cameroon
Yearper 1,000 people
20220.7
20210.2
20200.5
20180.4
20110.9
20100.5
20090.4
20070.5
20050.4
20041.6
environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed drinking water

— % of population
○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe drinking water for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed drinking water observations for Cameroon
Year% of population
environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed sanitation

— % of population
○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe sanitation for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed sanitation observations for Cameroon
Year% of population
environment2024

Handwashing facilities

37.8 % of population
108.228.6GOAL 10020132024
North star

Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.

Source, limitations & data

Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗

Handwashing facilities observations for Cameroon
Year% of population
202437.8
202337.7
202237.6
202137.5
202037.4
201937.4
201837.3
201737.2
201637.1
201537
201436.9
201336.8
environment2023

Fine-particle air pollution

55.6 µg/m³
69.10GOAL 520002023
North star

WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³

WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗

Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Source, limitations & data

Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗

Fine-particle air pollution observations for Cameroon
Yearµg/m³
202355.6
202256.6
202153.1
202053.5
201952.9
201854.4
201758.4
201658.1
201561.7
201451.6
201352.8
201254.6
201152.6
201052.9
200953.6
200855.3
200754.5
200652.5
200551.5
200454.9
200348.3
200250.3
200147.2
200056.2
environment2023

Clean cooking access

30.7 % of population
111.70GOAL 10020002023
North star

Clean cooking without harmful household smoke

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.

Source, limitations & data

Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗

Clean cooking access observations for Cameroon
Year% of population
202330.7
202229.4
202128.4
202027.4
201926.3
201825.3
201724.4
201623.6
201522.8
201422.1
201321.4
201220.8
201120
201019.2
200918.4
200817.5
200716.5
200615.6
200514.6
200413.7
200312.7
200211.8
200110.8
200010
environment2024

Electricity access

72 % of population
107.733.3GOAL 10020002024
North star

Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with access to electricity.

Source, limitations & data

Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗

Electricity access observations for Cameroon
Year% of population
202472
202372
202271
202165.4
202064.3
201963.2
201862.2
201760.9
201659.8
201558.6
201456.8
201356.3
201255.2
201153.7
201052.8
200951.7
200850.6
200748.2
200649
200547.2
200447.1
200345.1
200244
200146.2
200041
opportunity2021

Extreme poverty

26.7 % of population
40.70GOAL 020012021
North star

Zero extreme poverty

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.

Source, limitations & data

Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗

Extreme poverty observations for Cameroon
Year% of population
202126.7
201429
200736
200130.8
opportunity2025

Unemployment

3.6 % of labor force
8.12.520002025
North star

Decent work for everyone who wants it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗

Unemployment observations for Cameroon
Year% of labor force
20253.6
20243.6
20233.6
20223.6
20214
20203.9
20193.6
20183.6
20173.6
20163.5
20153.5
20143.5
20133.7
20123.8
20114
20104.1
20093.7
20083.4
20073.1
20063.7
20054.4
20045.1
20035.9
20026.7
20017.5
20007.5
opportunity2025

Employment-to-population ratio

62.8 % ages 15+
81.460.620002025
North star

Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗

Employment-to-population ratio observations for Cameroon
Year% ages 15+
202562.8
202463.2
202363.2
202263.2
202162.7
202063.4
201965
201865.9
201766.8
201667.7
201568.7
201469.6
201370.5
201271.4
201172.2
201073.1
200975.3
200877.3
200779.2
200678.7
200578.2
200477.6
200377
200276.4
200175.8
200075.8
opportunity2025

Income per person

4,946 international dollars, constant 2021 PPP
5.1K3.7K20002025
North star

Shared prosperity within ecological limits

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.

Source, limitations & data

Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗

Income per person observations for Cameroon
Yearinternational dollars, constant 2021 PPP
20254,946
20244,917
20234,875
20224,844
20214,794
20204,763
20194,882
20184,851
20174,798
20164,767
20154,699
20144,588
20134,474
20124,382
20114,308
20104,287
20094,287
20084,300
20074,303
20064,242
20054,200
20044,223
20034,055
20023,951
20013,885
20003,823
opportunity2021

Income inequality

42.2 Gini index 0–100
47.241.520012021
North star

Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Distribution of income or consumption within a country.

Source, limitations & data

Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗

Income inequality observations for Cameroon
YearGini index 0–100
202142.2
201446.6
200742.8
200142.1
opportunity2024

Primary-school completion

75.3 % of relevant age group
106.345.2GOAL 10020002024
North star

Every child completes quality primary education

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Completion rate for primary education.

Source, limitations & data

Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗

Primary-school completion observations for Cameroon
Year% of relevant age group
202475.3
202372.2
202270.4
202169.5
201966
201865
201768.7
201674.3
201575.7
201474.9
201276.3
201172.2
201073.6
200972.1
200872.6
200755.9
200652.5
200460.4
200358.3
200051.5
opportunity2018

Adult literacy

72.6 % adults 15+
104.164.3GOAL 10020002018
North star

Literacy for every adult

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗

Adult literacy observations for Cameroon
Year% adults 15+
201872.6
201071.2
200770.7
200068.4
opportunity2024

Internet use

46.3 % of population
1130GOAL 10020002024
North star

Meaningful digital access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using the internet.

Source, limitations & data

Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗

Internet use observations for Cameroon
Year% of population
202446.3
202342.2
202240.1
202138.9
202037.7
201936.5
201829.7
201723.2
201620.6
201518.3
201416.2
201310
20127.5
20115
20104.3
20093.8
20083.4
20072.9
20062
20051.4
20041
20030.6
20020.4
20010.3
20000.3
opportunity2018

Birth registration

61.9 % children under 5
10556.4GOAL 10020062018
North star

Every child counted and legally recognized

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.

Source, limitations & data

Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗

Birth registration observations for Cameroon
Year% children under 5
201861.9
201466.1
201161.4
200670

A starting agenda for Cameroon

Turn the goals
into work.

This is a public-health agenda to adapt with local communities and professionals. Completion alone does not establish a quantified effect.

Prevent avoidable deaths

Protect life at every stage.

  • Expand timely, respectful maternal and newborn care.
  • Close gaps in routine vaccination and disease prevention.
  • Strengthen suicide prevention, mental-health care, and follow-up.
  • Reduce road injuries, violence, and avoidable chronic-disease deaths.
WHO suicide-prevention evidence ↗
Reduce health loss

Make effective care reachable.

  • Improve access to primary care and essential medicines.
  • Detect and treat disease earlier.
  • Provide rehabilitation, pain relief, and disability support.
  • Protect households from harmful health-care costs.
WHO universal health coverage ↗
Build healthy conditions

Support the foundations of life.

  • Deliver safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and clean cooking.
  • Reduce harmful air pollution and child malnutrition.
  • Expand quality education, decent work, and social protection.
  • Publish results and identify who is still being left behind.
International development goals ↗

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