Cameroon
Country in Africa
In brief
Out-of-pocket health spending, share of total: 67.7% (2023). World rank 185 of 193 (1 = best); in Africa, 53 of 54. Deaths under age 5 per 1,000 births: 64.8 (2024). World rank 181 of 196 (1 = best); in Africa, 39 of 54. Adults who use tobacco: 5.7% (2024). World rank 8 of 166 (1 = best); in Africa, 6 of 44. From 2014 to 2024: primary school enrolment 115% → 114%, higher education enrolment 16.8% → 16.7%, and infant deaths per 1,000 births 55.3 → 40.2.