Cameroon FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Cameroon's fdi outflows was -0.07% in 2025, ranked 148th globally. This represents a 157.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1973–2025.
Overview
Cameroon's fdi outflows stood at -0.07% in 2025, a decline of +0.19% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.07% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 148th globally.
Cameroon's foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have exhibited a fluctuating trend over the past 53 years, as per World Bank data. The country's FDI outflows peaked at 1.82 in 2010, a year when Africa was experiencing a surge in foreign investment, but have since declined. In contrast, the FDI outflows have been negative since 2020, with the latest value at -0.07 in 2025, placing Cameroon at rank 148 globally. This mirrors the trend of other countries with similar FDI outflows, such as Lao PDR, which also had a FDI outflow of -0.07 in 2025. The all-time trough of -1.20 in 1998 indicates that FDI outflows have historically not been a significant concern for Cameroon, suggesting that the current decline may not be alarming. However, a potential shift in the country's economic policies or a change in global investment trends could alter the trajectory of FDI outflows, potentially leading to increased investment in the country's economic sectors.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.16% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -0.12% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.07% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.07% | −0.19% | #148 |
| 2024 | 0.12% | +0.28% | #50 |
| 2023 | -0.16% | −0.22% | #21 |
| 2022 | 0.06% | −0.06% | #52 |
| 2021 | 0.12% | −0.09% | #62 |
| 2020 | 0.21% | −0.11% | #80 |
| 2019 | 0.32% | +0.05% | #80 |
| 2018 | 0.27% | +0.21% | #84 |
| 2017 | 0.06% | +0.18% | #50 |
| 2016 | -0.12% | −0.29% | #24 |
| 2015 | 0.17% | +0.21% | #60 |
| 2014 | -0.03% | +0.43% | #24 |
| 2013 | -0.47% | +0.47% | #12 |
| 2012 | -0.94% | −1.55% | #9 |
| 2011 | 0.61% | −1.21% | #98 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon's fdi outflows was -0.07% in 2025. Ranked 148th globally. This represents a 157.9% decrease from the previous year.
Cameroon's fdi outflows peaked at 1.82% in 2010.
The lowest fdi outflows in Cameroon was -1.20% in 1998.
Cameroon ranks 148th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's fdi outflows is projected to reach -0.07% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Cameroon in 2025 was -0.07%. This ranks 148th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_fdi-outflows,
title = {Cameroon FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}