The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Cameroon was estimated at about 1.80 thousand U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP per capita rose by approximately 795.74 U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP per capita will steadily rise by around 569.42 U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby, the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange rates and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic product is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).
The gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in Cameroon was estimated at about 52.78 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP rose by approximately 43.93 billion U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP will steadily rise by around 27.25 billion U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product at current prices. The values are based upon the GDP in national currency converted to U.S. dollars using market exchange rates (yearly average). The GDP represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.
In 2024, the growth of the real gross domestic product (GDP) in Cameroon was estimated at about 3.56 percent. Between 1980 and 2024, the figure dropped by approximately 6.34 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. From 2024 to 2030, the growth will rise by around 1.03 percentage points, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.This indicator describes the annual change in the gross domestic product at constant prices, expressed in national currency units. Here the gross domestic product represents the total value of the final goods and services produced during a year.
This statistic shows the gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in Cameroon which is approximately 56.01 billion U.S. dollars in 2025.Fluctuating rise between 1980 and 2025A comparison to the earliest shown observation from 1980 reveals a total increase by approximately 47.16 billion U.S. dollars. The trajectory from 1980 to 2025 shows however that this increase did not happen continuously.Continuous rise between 2025 and 2030The GDP will lie at close to 80.03 billion U.S. dollars in 2030, according to forecasts. Compared to 2025 this is an overall increase by approximately 24.02 billion U.S. dollars. This growth reflects a steady upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product at current prices. The values are based upon the GDP in national currency converted to U.S. dollars using market exchange rates (yearly average). The GDP represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.
The ratio of government expenditure to GDP in Cameroon was estimated at about 16.59 percent in 2024. From 2000 to 2024, the ratio rose by approximately 2.01 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. Between 2024 and 2030, the ratio will rise by around 0.51 percentage points, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.Shown here is the general government expenditure as a share of the national gross domestic product. As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the general government expenditure consists of total expense and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. The gross domestic product represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.
In 2024, the ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) of Cameroon was estimated at approximately 42.68 percent. Between 1998 and 2024, the figure dropped by around 25.08 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The forecast shows the ratio will steadily decline by about 9.73 percentage points from 2024 to 2030.The general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. Here it is depicted in relation to the country's GDP, which refers to the total value of goods and services produced during a year.
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Cameroon CM: General Government: Expenditure: % of GDP data was reported at 17.103 % in 2030. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.923 % for 2029. Cameroon CM: General Government: Expenditure: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 16.651 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2030, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.184 % in 2016 and a record low of 12.427 % in 2005. Cameroon CM: General Government: Expenditure: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cameroon – Table CM.IMF.FM: Government Finance Statistics.
Depicted is the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Cameroon which amounts to approximately 1.87 thousand U.S. dollars in 2025.Fluctuating rise between 1980 and 2025Between 1980 and 2025 a total increase by approximately 860.21 U.S. dollars can be observed. The data emphasizes however that this increase did not happen continuously.Continuous rise between 2025 and 2030In 2030 the GDP per capita will stand at roughly 2.37 thousand U.S. dollars, according to forecasts. This indicates an overall increase by approximately 504.95 U.S. dollars since 2025. This growth reflects a steady upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange prices and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic products is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).
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Cameroon: Current account balance forecast, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2030 is -3.28 percent, an increase from -3.34 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is -0.96 percent, based on data from 181 countries. Historically, the average for Cameroon from 1980 to 2030 is -3.06 percent. The minimum value, -5.53 percent, was reached in 1987 while the maximum of 1.2 percent was recorded in 2007.
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Cameroon CM: General Government: Net Debt: % of GDP data was reported at 30.268 % in 2030. This records a decrease from the previous number of 31.133 % for 2029. Cameroon CM: General Government: Net Debt: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 35.208 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2030, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.656 % in 2000 and a record low of 7.344 % in 2008. Cameroon CM: General Government: Net Debt: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cameroon – Table CM.IMF.FM: Government Finance Statistics.
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Cameroon CM: General Government: Primary Balance: % of GDP data was reported at -0.181 % in 2030. This records a decrease from the previous number of -0.118 % for 2029. Cameroon CM: General Government: Primary Balance: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging -0.149 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2030, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.012 % in 2006 and a record low of -5.159 % in 2016. Cameroon CM: General Government: Primary Balance: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cameroon – Table CM.IMF.FM: Government Finance Statistics.
This statistic shows the ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) of Cameroon which is approximately 39.87 percent in 2025.Fluctuating decline between 1998 and 2025Between 1998 and 2025 a total decrease by approximately 27.89 percentage points can be observed. This decrease however did not happen continuously.Continuous decline between 2025 and 2030In 2030 the ratio will lie at around 32.95 percent, according to forecasts. There is an overall decrease by approximately 6.92 percentage points since 2025. This decrease reflects a consistent falling trend.The general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. Here it is depicted in relation to the country's GDP, which refers to the total value of goods and services produced during a year.
In 2024, the share of the global gross domestic product (GDP) adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP) in Cameroon was estimated at about 0.08 percent. Between 1980 and 2024, the figure dropped by approximately 0.01 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. From 2024 to 2030, the share will rise by around 0.01 percentage points, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.This indicator describes the share of a country's gross domestic product in the global gross domestic product. To this end the GDP (indicating the total value of final goods and services produced during a year) has been adjusted for purchasing power parity and set in relation to the purchasing power adjusted global GDP value.
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Cameroon CM: General Government: Revenue: % of GDP data was reported at 15.860 % in 2030. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.712 % for 2029. Cameroon CM: General Government: Revenue: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 15.460 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2030, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.718 % in 2006 and a record low of 12.953 % in 2004. Cameroon CM: General Government: Revenue: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cameroon – Table CM.IMF.FM: Government Finance Statistics.
In 2024, the budget balance in relation to the gross domestic product (GDP) in Cameroon was estimated at approximately -0.60 percent. Between 2000 and 2024, the figure dropped by around 2.15 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The budget balance is forecast to decline by about 0.64 percentage points from 2024 to 2030, fluctuating as it trends downward.The indicator describes the general government net lending / borrowing, which is calculated as revenue minus total expenditure. The International Monetary Fund defines the general government expenditure as consisting of total expenses and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. The general government revenue consists of the revenue from taxes, social contributions, grants receivable, and other revenue.
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Cameroon CM: General Government: Gross Debt: % of GDP data was reported at 32.953 % in 2030. This records a decrease from the previous number of 34.236 % for 2029. Cameroon CM: General Government: Gross Debt: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 37.736 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2030, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.881 % in 2000 and a record low of 11.153 % in 2008. Cameroon CM: General Government: Gross Debt: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cameroon – Table CM.IMF.FM: Government Finance Statistics.
Goal 8Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for allTarget 8.1: Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countriesIndicator 8.1.1: Annual growth rate of real GDP per capitaNY_GDP_PCAP: Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita (%)Target 8.2: Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectorsIndicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed personSL_EMP_PCAP: Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person (%)Target 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial servicesIndicator 8.3.1: Proportion of informal employment in total employment, by sector and sexSL_ISV_IFEM: Proportion of informal employment, by sector and sex (ILO harmonized estimates) (%)Target 8.4: Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production, with developed countries taking the leadIndicator 8.4.1: Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDPEN_MAT_FTPRPG: Material footprint per unit of GDP, by type of raw material (kilograms per constant 2010 United States dollar)EN_MAT_FTPRPC: Material footprint per capita, by type of raw material (tonnes)EN_MAT_FTPRTN: Material footprint, by type of raw material (tonnes)Indicator 8.4.2: Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDPEN_MAT_DOMCMPT: Domestic material consumption, by type of raw material (tonnes)EN_MAT_DOMCMPG: Domestic material consumption per unit of GDP, by type of raw material (kilograms per constant 2010 United States dollars)EN_MAT_DOMCMPC: Domestic material consumption per capita, by type of raw material (tonnes)Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal valueIndicator 8.5.1: Average hourly earnings of employees, by sex, age, occupation and persons with disabilitiesSL_EMP_EARN: Average hourly earnings of employees by sex and occupation (local currency)Indicator 8.5.2: Unemployment rate, by sex, age and persons with disabilitiesSL_TLF_UEM: Unemployment rate, by sex and age (%)SL_TLF_UEMDIS: Unemployment rate, by sex and disability (%)Target 8.6: By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or trainingIndicator 8.6.1: Proportion of youth (aged 15–24 years) not in education, employment or trainingSL_TLF_NEET: Proportion of youth not in education, employment or training, by sex and age (%)Target 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its formsIndicator 8.7.1: Proportion and number of children aged 5–17 years engaged in child labour, by sex and ageSL_TLF_CHLDEC: Proportion of children engaged in economic activity and household chores, by sex and age (%)SL_TLF_CHLDEA: Proportion of children engaged in economic activity, by sex and age (%)Target 8.8: Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employmentIndicator 8.8.1: Fatal and non-fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers, by sex and migrant statusSL_EMP_FTLINJUR: Fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status (per 100,000 employees)SL_EMP_INJUR: Non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status (per 100,000 employees)Indicator 8.8.2: Level of national compliance with labour rights (freedom of association and collective bargaining) based on International Labour Organization (ILO) textual sources and national legislation, by sex and migrant statusSL_LBR_NTLCPL: Level of national compliance with labour rights (freedom of association and collective bargaining) based on International Labour Organization (ILO) textual sources and national legislationTarget 8.9: By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and productsIndicator 8.9.1: Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP and in growth rateST_GDP_ZS: Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP (%)Target 8.10: Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for allIndicator 8.10.1: (a) Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults and (b) number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adultsFB_ATM_TOTL: Number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adultsFB_CBK_BRCH: Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adultsIndicator 8.10.2: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a bank or other financial institution or with a mobile-money-service providerFB_BNK_ACCSS: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider, by sex (% of adults aged 15 years and older)Target 8.a: Increase Aid for Trade support for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, including through the Enhanced Integrated Framework for Trade-related Technical Assistance to Least Developed CountriesIndicator 8.a.1: Aid for Trade commitments and disbursementsDC_TOF_TRDCMDL: Total official flows (commitments) for Aid for Trade, by donor countries (millions of constant 2018 United States dollars)DC_TOF_TRDDBMDL: Total official flows (disbursement) for Aid for Trade, by donor countries (millions of constant 2018 United States dollars)DC_TOF_TRDDBML: Total official flows (disbursement) for Aid for Trade, by recipient countries (millions of constant 2018 United States dollars)DC_TOF_TRDCML: Total official flows (commitments) for Aid for Trade, by recipient countries (millions of constant 2018 United States dollars)Target 8.b: By 2020, develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour OrganizationIndicator 8.b.1: Existence of a developed and operationalized national strategy for youth employment, as a distinct strategy or as part of a national employment strategySL_CPA_YEMP: Existence of a developed and operationalized national strategy for youth employment, as a distinct strategy or as part of a national employment strategy
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Kamerun: Current account balance forecast, percent of GDP: Für diesen Indikator stellen wir Daten für Kamerun von 1980 bis 2030 bereit. Der durchschnittliche Wert für Kamerun in diesem Zeitraum lag bei -3.06 Prozent mit einem Minimum von -5.53 Prozent im Jahre 1987 und einem Maximum von 1.2 Prozent im Jahre 2007. Der neuste Wert aus dem Jahr 2030 liegt bei -3.28 Prozent. Zum Vergleich: Der Weltdurchschnitt im Jahr 2030, basierend auf 181 Ländern, liegt bei -0.96 Prozent.
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国际货币基金组织预测:一般政府:总差额:占国内生产总值百分比在12-01-2030达-1.243%,相较于12-01-2029的-1.212%有所下降。国际货币基金组织预测:一般政府:总差额:占国内生产总值百分比数据按年更新,12-01-2001至12-01-2030期间平均值为-1.216%,共30份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2006,达28.214%,而历史最低值则出现于12-01-2016,为-5.881%。CEIC提供的国际货币基金组织预测:一般政府:总差额:占国内生产总值百分比数据处于定期更新的状态,数据来源于International Monetary Fund,数据归类于全球数据库的喀麦隆 – Table CM.IMF.FM: Government Finance Statistics。
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国际货币基金组织预测:一般政府:支出:占国内生产总值百分比在12-01-2030达17.103%,相较于12-01-2029的16.923%有所增长。国际货币基金组织预测:一般政府:支出:占国内生产总值百分比数据按年更新,12-01-2001至12-01-2030期间平均值为16.651%,共30份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2016,达20.184%,而历史最低值则出现于12-01-2005,为12.427%。CEIC提供的国际货币基金组织预测:一般政府:支出:占国内生产总值百分比数据处于定期更新的状态,数据来源于International Monetary Fund,数据归类于全球数据库的喀麦隆 – Table CM.IMF.FM: Government Finance Statistics。
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The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Cameroon was estimated at about 1.80 thousand U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP per capita rose by approximately 795.74 U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP per capita will steadily rise by around 569.42 U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby, the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange rates and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic product is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).