Cameroon Launches 4th Population, Housing and Agriculture Census
Cameroon has launched a nationwide census aimed at updating key data for development planning, with citizens called upon to participate fully. The operation, combining the Fourth General Population and Housing Census (GPHC) and the General Census of Agriculture and Livestock (GCAL), is taking place from April 24 to May 29, 2026 across the national territory. […]
The operation, combining the Fourth General Population and Housing Census (GPHC) and the General Census of Agriculture and Livestock (GCAL), is taking place from April 24 to May 29, 2026 across the national territory.
At a press conference in Yaoundé on April 29, 2026, the Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson, René Emmanuel Sadi, alongside the Ministers of Agriculture and Livestock, outlined the objectives and expectations of the census.
A major highlight is the activation of the official call centre number, 8585, available to the public for information, assistance and verification.
Speaking during the press conference, Minister René Emmanuel Sadi said the combined census will provide updated demographic, agricultural and livestock data to guide public policy, economic planning and infrastructural development.
He noted that the operation will support the implementation of Cameroon’s National Development Strategy (NDS30) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Minister of Agriculture said the data will provide insights into production systems and land use, while Dr. Taïga noted it will generate information on farming systems and sector stakeholders.
Figures from pilot tests show a 99.46 percent participation rate, reflecting strong public support.
The population is urged to welcome census officers identifiable by badges and vests, while all data collected remains confidential under the 2020 law, with results expected within five months thanks to digital tools.
As the exercise unfolds nationwide, authorities call on all residents to cooperate fully to ensure reliable data, making the operation a shared responsibility and a key step toward Cameroon’s development objectives.
Egoh Yvonne (Intern)