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title: "Cameroon for digital nomads: Douala and the numbers behind it (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/cameroon
description: "Cameroon for remote workers: Douala scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air (29/100). Cameroon has no digital-nomad visa. Source…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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# Cameroon for digital nomads: Douala and the numbers behind it (2026)

Douala is the only city in Cameroon in the dataset and scores 29/100 under balanced weights. Cameroon has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Cameroon, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Douala | 29 | — | 3.7 | Bonanjo and Akwa districts; Port and business hub | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/douala |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 6.76 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2022 |
| Political stability | 36th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 48/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 61.8 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.588 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | very-low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | e-visa required |
| EU (Germany) | e-visa required |
| UK | e-visa required |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Cameroon yet.

## FAQ

### Is Cameroon good for digital nomads?

Douala scores 29/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 999 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: getting there & around and healthcare; weakest: quality of life.

### What is the cheapest city in Cameroon for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Cameroon yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Cameroon have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Cameroon without a visa?

US passport: e-visa required. EU passport (Germany as reference): e-visa required. UK passport: e-visa required. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Cameroon has the fastest internet?

Douala, with a measured median download of 3.7 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Cameroon?

Cameroon records 6.76 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2022) and sits at the 36th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

HTML page: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/cameroon