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Cameroon GDP per Capita PPP

GDP per capita based on PPP  NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD

$5,791 +$202 (+3.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #151 Global Peak $5,791 (2025) Source World Bank

Cameroon GDP per Capita PPP (1980–2025)

Overview

Cameroon's gdp per capita ppp stood at $5,791 in 2025, a rise of +$202 from 2024. The IMF projects $5,791 by 2025. Cameroon ranked 151st globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP per Capita PPP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF $6,796 - -
2029* IMF $6,558 - -
2028* IMF $6,341 - -
2027* IMF $6,143 - -
2026* IMF $5,960 - -
2025* IMF $5,791 - -
2025 $5,791 +$202 #151
2024 $5,589 +$179 #160
2023 $5,411 +$223 #162
2022 $5,189 +$395 #164
2021 $4,794 +$425 #164
2020 $4,365 +$124 #163
2019 $4,241 +$230 #164
2018 $4,011 +$243 #162
2017 $3,767 +$90 #164
2016 $3,627 +$35 #164
2015 $3,498 +$20 #164
2014 $3,422 +$91 #163
2013 $3,239 +$30 #163
2012 $3,060 −$40 #164
2011 $2,989 −$31 #165
Show all years (1980-2025)
* 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 per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameroon's gdp per capita ppp?

Cameroon's gdp per capita ppp was $5,791 in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp per capita ppp in Cameroon?

Cameroon's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $5,791 in 2025.

What was the lowest gdp per capita ppp in Cameroon?

The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Cameroon was $1,363 in 1980.

How does Cameroon rank in gdp per capita ppp?

Cameroon ranks 151st globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp per capita ppp?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp per capita ppp of Cameroon in 2025?

Cameroon's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $5,791 by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gdp per capita ppp of Cameroon in 2025?

The gdp per capita ppp of Cameroon in 2025 was $5,791. This ranks 151st in the world.

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