Douala's 2026 population is now estimated at 4,493,090. In 1950, the population of Douala was 94,769. Douala has grown by 146,670 in the last year, which represents a 3.37% 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.