Cameroon GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Cameroon's gdp per capita was $2,027 in 2025, ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 10.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Cameroon's gdp per capita stood at $2,027 in 2025, a rise of +$197 from 2024. The IMF projects $2,027 by 2025. Cameroon ranked 153rd globally.
Cameroon’s GDP per capita has risen from a trough of 119.05 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 2,027.40 in 2025, placing the country 153rd in the world after 66 years of data coverage. The long‑term upward trajectory reflects gradual diversification of the economy and modest improvements in productivity, yet the level remains below that of its regional peer Senegal, which recorded 1,921.39 in the same year, and well under the East Asian outlier Lao PDR at 2,174.39. The steepest gains occurred after the early 2000s when structural reforms and increased oil revenues lifted output, but growth slowed in the late 2010s as commodity prices fell and political uncertainty rose. Despite the historic high reached in 2025, per‑capita income remains vulnerable to external shocks and domestic constraints on investment. Strengthening private‑sector development and expanding value‑added manufacturing would be required to sustain the upward trend and narrow the gap with higher‑ranking peers.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $2,656 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $2,537 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $2,419 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $2,307 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $2,195 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $2,027 | - | - |
| 2025 | $2,027 | +$197 | #153 |
| 2024 | $1,830 | +$93 | #166 |
| 2023 | $1,720 | +$112 | #169 |
| 2022 | $1,605 | −$68 | #176 |
| 2021 | $1,672 | +$113 | #176 |
| 2020 | $1,556 | +$0 | #175 |
| 2019 | $1,555 | −$57 | #176 |
| 2018 | $1,611 | +$115 | #174 |
| 2017 | $1,496 | +$55 | #175 |
| 2016 | $1,442 | +$27 | #172 |
| 2015 | $1,415 | −$235 | #171 |
| 2014 | $1,649 | +$73 | #170 |
| 2013 | $1,576 | +$126 | #171 |
| 2012 | $1,449 | −$65 | #170 |
| 2011 | $1,514 | +$114 | #169 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon's gdp per capita was $2,027 in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 10.8% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's gdp per capita peaked at $2,027 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Cameroon was $119 in 1960.
Cameroon ranks 153rd globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's gdp per capita is projected to reach $2,027 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Cameroon in 2025 was $2,027. This ranks 153rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Cameroon GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}