Douala's 2025 population is now estimated at 4,346,420. In 1950, the population of Douala was 94,769. Douala has grown by 143,310 in the last year, which represents a 3.41% 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 Douala, which typically includes Douala's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.