CM

Republic of Cameroon

Cameroon

Cameroon is a country in Africa that is home to 26,546,000 people. It is also home to 273 living indigenous languages. It was also home to 9 indigenous languages that are now extinct. In addition, 6 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. Two of these, English and French, are the official languages of the country. In formal education, 5 indigenous languages are used as languages of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    26,546,000

    people

    273

    living languages

    77%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 11
    2. 166
    3. 96
    4. 9

Cameroon has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.