Garoua's 2025 population is now estimated at 390,652. In 1950, the population of Garoua was 7,289. Garoua has grown by 10,859 in the last year, which represents a 2.86% 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.