8.4 Million Cameroonians Living Below Survival Threshold

According to the Cemac Economic Barometer published by the World Bank in August 2026, over 8.4 million Cameroonians live on less than 3 dollars a day, approximately 1,800 FCFA. This figure confirms the reality observed in markets in Douala, Yaoundé, and Maroua, where many survive on this amount, which is considered a survival threshold rather than a poverty line. The situation highlights the country's economic precariousness, with a majority unable to meet basic needs. Cameroon’s total population is estimated at around 27 million.