International relations between Cameroon and Algeria

Flag of cameroon versus Flag of algeria


The relation between Cameroon and Algeria is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 5.0 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare.

Your opinion counts! Do you think the relations among these countries are better or worse than our numbers? Vote!



Profile summary of Cameroon

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Cameroon Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Yaounde
Population 26 545 863
Land Area (sq km) 472 710
Main religion Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs
Life Expectancy 58 years

Cameroon is a country located in Central Africa, with a diverse population and a complex political history. It gained independence from France and the United Kingdom in 1960, and has faced various challenges since then, including political instability, economic challenges, and conflict in certain regions. One of the main challenges facing Cameroon has been a long-standing conflict in the western region of the country, known as the Anglophone crisis. This conflict began in 2016 as a dispute over the use of French and English in the legal and educational systems in the region, but has since escalated into a more general conflict between the government and Anglophone separatists. The conflict has led to human rights abuses and displacement of civilians, and has exacerbated existing ethnic and cultural tensions in the region. Cameroon is also home to a large number of refugees and internally displaced people, largely due to conflict in neighboring countries such as Central African Republic and Chad. The country has faced economic challenges, including high levels of poverty and unemployment, and has struggled with corruption and poor governance. Despite these challenges, Cameroon is a diverse and resource-rich country with a growing economy. It has a significant agricultural sector, as well as natural resources such as oil, timber, and minerals. The country is also home to a number of international organizations and is an active member of the African Union.

Profile summary of Algeria

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Algeria Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Algiers
Population 43 851 044
Land Area (sq km) 2 381 741
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 76 years

Algeria is a country located in North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Tunisia to the northeast, Libya to the east, Niger to the southeast, Mali and Mauritania to the southwest, and Morocco to the west. It is the largest country in Africa and the Arab world, and the tenth-largest in the world. Algeria has a long and complex history, having been ruled by various empires and powers throughout its history, including the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the French colonial empire. It gained independence from France in 1962, after a long and bloody struggle known as the Algerian War of Independence. Since independence, Algeria has been ruled by a series of authoritarian governments, and has faced several internal conflicts and political instability. However, it has also made significant economic and social progress, with a strong focus on education and the development of its natural resources, particularly oil and natural gas. Geopolitically, Algeria is an important player in the region, and is a member of the Arab League and the African Union. It has strong ties to its neighbors and other countries in the region, and is involved in regional efforts to promote stability and cooperation. It is also a major player in the global energy market, and is a key supplier of oil and natural gas to Europe and other parts of the world.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Algeria's population is 1.65 bigger than the population of Cameroon (population of Algeria: 43 851 044, population of Cameroon: 26 545 863).

The Algeria's land area is 5.04 bigger than the land area of Cameroon (land area (sq km) of Algeria: 2 381 741, land area (sq km) of Cameroon: 472 710).

The position in the international influence ranking of Algeria is 72, while Cameroon is situated 77 places below in the ranking (position 149).

Algeria maintains contact with 49 countries, while Cameroon maintains contact with 11 countries.

Algeria maintains an excellent relation with 3 countries, while in the case of Cameroon, this figure drops to 1.


Conflict Simulator: Cameroon vs Algeria


Solo scenario: Cameroon vs Algeria

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Algeria with a 80.4% probability.

Do you want to create your own teams in case of conflict? You can do it now in the war simulator page.




Some data is not correct? Please, report it in the "Contact Page"