Bamenda's 2026 population is now estimated at 657,875. In 1950, the population of Bamenda was 9,427. Bamenda has grown by 21,730 in the last year, which represents a 3.42% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Bamenda, which typically includes Bamenda's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.