Cameroonian Immigrants in Canada

In 2025, 22,915 Cameroonians were admitted to Canada as permanent residents.

From 2020 to 2025, 66,235 Cameroonian citizens were admitted to Canada as permanent residents.

In 2025, Cameroonian citizens were the 3rd largest immigration group admitted to Canada, reaching 5.8% of the total intake.

Cameroonian Immigration to Canada in recent years

Immigration to Canada from Cameroon has increased significantly over the past six years, driven largely by Canada’s focus on Francophone immigration outside Quebec and economic pathways such as Express Entry and skilled worker programs. From modest levels around 2,000-3,000 permanent residents annually in the late 2010s and early 2020s, admissions rose sharply, with Cameroon ranking among the top source countries in recent years. In 2024, nearly 20,000 Cameroonians obtained permanent residency, placing the country third in economic immigration admissions. In the first half of 2025 alone, 10,355 Cameroonians became permanent residents, marking a 32% increase from the same period in 2024 and positioning Cameroon as a leading African source country. This growth reflects Cameroon’s bilingual population benefiting from targeted Francophone recruitment to support minority communities and address labor needs in sectors like health care and skilled trades.