Cameroon’s leadership remains elderly despite country’s overwhelmingly young population

Cameroon’s Young Population and Aging Leadership

Cameroon has a young, vibrant, and active population with a median age of about 18.6 years. Despite this youthful demographic, the country’s leadership is notably old, with many leaders being among the oldest globally.

Demographic Contrast

Cameroon’s median age stands at approximately 18.6 years.
The nation’s political and leadership structures are dominated by elderly individuals.
This disparity highlights a disconnect between the young population and the age of those in power.

Implications for Governance and Society

The large gap between the young citizenry and elderly leaders presents challenges, such as:

Differences in priorities and visions for the future.
Potential lack of representation for the youth in decision-making.
Stalled innovation or policies relevant to the younger generation’s needs.

“Cameroon's population is young, vibrant and active yet its leaders are some of the oldest in the world.”

This quote underlines the ongoing demographic and leadership imbalance in the country.

Despite having an overwhelmingly young populace, Cameroon’s political leadership remains predominantly elderly, underscoring a significant generational disconnect that influences governance and societal progress.

Business Day — 2025-11-26

Cameroon’s Young Population and Aging Leadership

Demographic Contrast

Implications for Governance and Society

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