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Cameroon GDP Growth

Annual percentage growth rate of GDP  NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG

Cameroon's gdp growth was 3.80% in 2025, ranked 66th globally. This represents a 7.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.

3.80% +0.27pp (+7.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #66 Global Peak 22.00% (1978) Source World Bank

Cameroon GDP Growth (1961–2025)

Overview

Cameroon's gdp growth stood at 3.80% in 2025, a rise of +0.27pp from 2024. The IMF projects 3.80% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 66th globally.

Cameroon's GDP growth experience has been marked by significant fluctuations over the past 65 years. The country's economy expanded at its fastest rate in 1978, when GDP growth reached 22.00%. Conversely, Cameroon's GDP contracted by 10.91% in 1967, during a period of economic turmoil. Despite these extremes, the country's GDP growth has generally trended upwards, with the exception of a few instances of slow growth. As of 2025, Cameroon's GDP growth stands at 3.80%, ranking it 66th globally. This growth rate is comparable to that of Honduras, which also experienced 3.80% GDP growth in 2025. The relatively stable growth rate of 3.80% suggests that Cameroon's economy has reached a stable phase, but this trend may be disrupted if external factors such as global economic downturns or infrastructure bottlenecks were to emerge.

Data & projection

Year GDP Growth YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 4.62% - -
2029* IMF 4.55% - -
2028* IMF 4.52% - -
2027* IMF 4.33% - -
2026* IMF 4.08% - -
2025* IMF 3.80% - -
2025 3.80% +0.27pp #66
2024 3.52% +0.28pp #88
2023 3.35% −0.39pp #93
2022 3.74% +0.70pp #123
2021 3.34% +2.80pp #152
2020 0.26% −3.16pp #36
2019 3.48% −0.55pp #87
2018 3.96% +0.41pp #78
2017 3.54% −0.94pp #93
2016 4.54% −1.06pp #60
2015 5.67% −0.11pp #36
2014 5.72% +0.73pp #42
2013 5.00% +0.49pp #63
2012 4.63% +1.14pp #74
2011 3.38% +0.44pp #114
Show all years (1961-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

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 growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameroon's gdp growth?▾

Cameroon's gdp growth was 3.80% in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 7.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp growth in Cameroon?▾

Cameroon's gdp growth peaked at 22.00% in 1978.

What was the lowest gdp growth in Cameroon?▾

The lowest gdp growth in Cameroon was -10.91% in 1967.

How does Cameroon rank in gdp growth?▾

Cameroon ranks 66th globally in gdp growth as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp growth?▾

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

What is the projected gdp growth of Cameroon in 2025?▾

Cameroon's gdp growth is projected to reach 3.80% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gdp growth of Cameroon in 2025?▾

The gdp growth of Cameroon in 2025 was 3.80%. This ranks 66th in the world.

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