Cameroon Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Overview
Cameroon's budget deficit stood at -0.84% in 2025, a rise of +0.64% from 2024. The IMF projects -0.84% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 43rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -1.23% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -1.17% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -1.07% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -1.17% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -1.15% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -0.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.84% | +0.64% | #43 |
| 2024 | -1.48% | −0.85% | #125 |
| 2023 | -0.64% | +0.48% | #144 |
| 2022 | -1.11% | +1.90% | #124 |
| 2021 | -3.01% | +0.18% | #114 |
| 2020 | -3.19% | +0.06% | #141 |
| 2019 | -3.24% | −0.84% | #64 |
| 2018 | -2.41% | +2.32% | #77 |
| 2017 | -4.73% | +1.16% | #43 |
| 2016 | -5.88% | −1.64% | #34 |
| 2015 | -4.25% | −0.16% | #62 |
| 2014 | -4.09% | −0.53% | #56 |
| 2013 | -3.56% | −2.16% | #68 |
| 2012 | -1.40% | +0.86% | #118 |
| 2011 | -2.26% | −1.33% | #102 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon's budget deficit was -0.84% in 2025. Ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 43.3% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's budget deficit peaked at 28.21% in 2006.
The lowest budget deficit in Cameroon was -5.88% in 2016.
Cameroon ranks 43rd globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Cameroon's budget deficit is projected to reach -0.84% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Cameroon in 2025 was -0.84%. This ranks 43rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_budget-deficit,
title = {Cameroon Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/budget-deficit},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}