U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Cameroon due to risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, health, kidnapping, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Some areas have increased risk.
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Is Cameroon safe? 🇨🇲
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As of October 2026, Cameroon scores 47/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Cameroon Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 3 Cameroon destinations assessed, Kribi scores highest (52/100), while Douala scores lowest (40/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Bakassi Peninsula FCDO advises against all travel to Bakassi Peninsula.
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Cameroon: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Cameroon destinations by safety score
#1🇨🇲KribiModerate · updated 13 October 202652#2🇨🇲YaoundéModerate · updated 13 October 202648#3🇨🇲DoualaUse Caution · updated 20 October 202640
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03 · Evidence Signals
Cameroon safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 6.8 / 100k | 58 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2021 | 44.0% | 41 | UN SDG Global Database (2021) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2018 | 16.3% | 41 | UN SDG Global Database (2018) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 36/100 | 36 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 39/100 | 39 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 10.6 / 100k | 64 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Cameroon safety FAQ
Is Cameroon safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Cameroon Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Cameroon averages 47/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 20 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Cameroon?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Kribi currently scores highest at 52/100 (Moderate). Douala scores lowest at 40/100.
Where does this Cameroon safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.