Categories in Bertoua
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bertoua
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Public administration | 67 |
| Hotels and motels | 42 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 41 |
| Education | 40 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Shopping | 35 |
| Apartments | 32 |
| Hospitals | 24 |
| Churches | 18 |
| Corporate management | 18 |
| Other accommodation | 17 |
| Gas station | 16 |
| Car repair | 14 |
Bertoua Facts
| Area | 25.9 km² |
| Population | 129,055 |
| Male Population | 64,863 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 64,192 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +120.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.1% |
| Median Age | 16.7 years (Male: 16.5, Female: 17) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,312 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 4.57728, 13.68459 |
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Bertoua Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,642 | 88,880 | 117,250 | 165,904 | 129,055 | 137,112 | 146,385 |
| Population Density | 2,260.9 / km² | 3,426.7 / km² | 4,520.5 / km² | 6,396.3 / km² | 4,975.6 / km² | 5,286.2 / km² | 5,643.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBertoua Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 10.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertoua | +120.1% | +45.2% | +10.1% |
| East Region (Cameroon) | — | — | — |
| Cameroon | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bertoua Median Age
Median Age: 16.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertoua | 16.7 yrs | 17 yrs | 16.5 yrs |
| East Region (Cameroon) | 16.7 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.2 yrs |
| Cameroon | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bertoua Population Density
Population Density: 4,976 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertoua | 129,055 | 25.9 km² | 4,976 / km² |
| East Region (Cameroon) | 934,642 | 108,927.7 km² | 8.6 / 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
Bertoua Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bertoua
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
Bertoua Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,153 | $2,455 | $2,600 | $2,574 | $2,725 | $3,611 | $3,805 | $4,312 |
| Total GDP | $1.3M | $1.1M | $1.3M | $1.4M | $1.5M | $2.1M | $2.1M | $2.5M |
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
Bertoua CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertoua | 40,222 tn | 0.31 tn | 1,550.7 tons/km² |
| East Region (Cameroon) | 278,319 tn | 0.3 tn | 2.6 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
Bertoua CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 40,222 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,550.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 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. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Bertoua
Bertoua is the capital of the Eastern Region of Cameroon and of the Lom-et-Djerem Department. It has a population of 88,462 (at the 2005 Census), and is the traditional home of the Gbaya people. It is home to an airport and Mission Cameroon (in Polis..
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