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Cameroon Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

37.92% −4.91% (-11.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #132 Global Peak 75.88% (2000) Source IMF WEO

Cameroon Government Debt to GDP (1998–2025)

Overview

Cameroon's government debt to gdp stood at 37.92% in 2025, a decline of +4.91% from 2024. The IMF projects 37.92% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 132nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 30.63% - -
2029* IMF 31.94% - -
2028* IMF 33.20% - -
2027* IMF 34.70% - -
2026* IMF 36.33% - -
2025* IMF 37.92% - -
2025 37.92% −4.91% #132
2024 42.83% −0.32% #63
2023 43.15% −2.43% #63
2022 45.58% −1.58% #68
2021 47.15% +2.30% #62
2020 44.86% +3.26% #52
2019 41.60% +3.26% #74
2018 38.34% +1.80% #62
2017 36.54% +4.43% #52
2016 32.11% +0.49% #45
2015 31.62% +10.91% #52
2014 20.71% +3.24% #29
2013 17.47% +2.60% #26
2012 14.87% −0.99% #24
2011 15.86% +1.88% #24
Show all years (1998-2025)
* 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 government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameroon's government debt to gdp?

Cameroon's government debt to gdp was 37.92% in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 11.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Cameroon?

Cameroon's government debt to gdp peaked at 75.88% in 2000.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Cameroon?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Cameroon was 11.15% in 2008.

How does Cameroon rank in government debt to gdp?

Cameroon ranks 132nd globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Cameroon in 2025?

Cameroon's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 37.92% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Cameroon in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Cameroon in 2025 was 37.92%. This ranks 132nd in the world.

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