Categories in Foumban
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Foumban
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Mosques | 22 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Hotels and motels | 10 |
| Museums | 9 |
| Public administration | 9 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Hospitals | 8 |
| Religion | 7 |
| Gas station | 7 |
| Apartments | 6 |
| Churches | 6 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 5 |
| Car repair | 5 |
Foumban Facts
| Area | 19.3 km² |
| Population | 174,261 |
| Male Population | 84,080 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 90,181 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +72.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +37.8% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 14.7, Female: 17.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,689 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.72662, 10.89865 |
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Foumban Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 101,185 | 133,982 | 126,415 | 135,854 | 174,261 | 170,392 | 171,339 |
| Population Density | 5,239.4 / km² | 6,937.6 / km² | 6,545.8 / km² | 7,034.5 / km² | 9,023.2 / km² | 8,822.9 / km² | 8,871.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridFoumban Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 37.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foumban | +72.2% | +30.1% | +37.8% |
| West Region (Cameroon) | — | — | — |
| Cameroon | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Foumban Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foumban | 15.9 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 14.7 yrs |
| West Region (Cameroon) | 16.6 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 15 yrs |
| Cameroon | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Foumban Population Density
Population Density: 9,023 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foumban | 174,261 | 19.3 km² | 9,023 / km² |
| West Region (Cameroon) | 2 million | 13,890.9 km² | 141 / km² |
| Cameroon | 23.2 million | 463,892.8 km² | 50 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Foumban Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Foumban Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,617 | $1,871 | $1,977 | $2,021 | $2,435 | $2,898 | $3,144 | $2,689 |
| Total GDP | $320.7M | $263M | $310.6M | $341.4M | $430.6M | $522.7M | $569.9M | $484.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Foumban CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foumban | 54,297 tn | 0.31 tn | 2,811.5 tons/km² |
| West Region (Cameroon) | 584,876 tn | 0.3 tn | 42.1 tons/km² |
| Cameroon | 6,943,081 tn | 0.3 tn | 15 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Foumban CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 54,297 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,811.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Foumban
Foumban or Fumban is a city in Cameroon, lying north east of Bafoussam. It has a population of 83,522 (at the 2005 Census). It is a major town for the Bamoun people and is home to a museum of traditional arts and culture. Foumban is known for its pol..
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