Cameroon GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Cameroon's gdp per capita ppp was $5,791 in 2025, ranked 151st globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Cameroon's GDP per Capita PPP has experienced significant growth over the past 46 years. Since 1980, when the indicator plummeted to a low of $1,362.68, the country has seen a substantial increase. By 2025, the GDP per Capita PPP had risen to $5,791.09, placing Cameroon at the 151st position globally. Notably, this growth trajectory surpasses that of peer countries such as Senegal, which ranked 134th in 2025 with a GDP per Capita PPP of $5,354.70. Although Cameroon has not yet matched the GDP per Capita PPP of more rapidly developing countries like Nepal ($6,139.80), the country's progress is a testament to its economic resilience. Looking forward, sustaining investment in human capital, particularly education and healthcare, would be crucial to maintaining this upward trend and potentially propelling Cameroon towards higher ranks in the global GDP per Capita PPP rankings.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Cameroon's gdp per capita ppp was $5,791 in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $5,791 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Cameroon was $1,363 in 1980.
Cameroon ranks 151st globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $5,791 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Cameroon in 2025 was $5,791. This ranks 151st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Cameroon GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}