Garoua's 2026 population is now estimated at 402,371. In 1950, the population of Garoua was 7,289. Garoua has grown by 11,719 in the last year, which represents a 3% 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 Garoua, which typically includes Garoua's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.