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Cameroon GDP Deflator

Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator  NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG

6.92% +1.49pp (+27.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #84 Global Peak 55.76% (1993) Source World Bank

Cameroon GDP Deflator (1961–2025)

Overview

Cameroon's gdp deflator stood at 6.92% in 2025, a rise of +1.49pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.92% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 84th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP Deflator YoY change Rank
2027* trend 8.94% - -
2026* trend 7.93% - -
2025* trend 6.92% - -
2025 6.92% +1.49pp #84
2024 5.43% +1.85pp #133
2023 3.57% −3.26pp #76
2022 6.83% +3.91pp #99
2021 2.92% +2.22pp #73
2020 0.71% −0.46pp #67
2019 1.17% −0.73pp #68
2018 1.90% +0.87pp #78
2017 1.03% +0.36pp #41
2016 0.66% +0.35pp #57
2015 0.31% −1.70pp #51
2014 2.01% −1.04pp #106
2013 3.05% +1.11pp #130
2012 1.94% −0.65pp #62
2011 2.59% +1.90pp #64
Show all years (1961-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +69.0% GDP growth 4.3% C/A balance 1.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameroon's gdp deflator?

Cameroon's gdp deflator was 6.92% in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 27.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp deflator in Cameroon?

Cameroon's gdp deflator peaked at 55.76% in 1993.

What was the lowest gdp deflator in Cameroon?

The lowest gdp deflator in Cameroon was -2.39% in 1987.

How does Cameroon rank in gdp deflator?

Cameroon ranks 84th globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp deflator?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp deflator of Cameroon in 2025?

Cameroon's gdp deflator is projected to reach 6.92% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the gdp deflator of Cameroon in 2025?

The gdp deflator of Cameroon in 2025 was 6.92%. This ranks 84th in the world.

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