Cameroon Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Overview
Cameroon's government revenue stood at 15.04% in 2025, a decline of +0.20% from 2024. The IMF projects 15.04% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 169th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 15.26% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 15.10% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 15.09% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 14.98% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 14.72% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 15.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | 15.04% | −0.20% | #169 |
| 2024 | 15.24% | −1.23% | #169 |
| 2023 | 16.47% | +0.50% | #158 |
| 2022 | 15.97% | +1.90% | #162 |
| 2021 | 14.07% | +0.68% | #171 |
| 2020 | 13.39% | −2.03% | #174 |
| 2019 | 15.42% | −0.12% | #164 |
| 2018 | 15.55% | +1.04% | #164 |
| 2017 | 14.50% | +0.20% | #171 |
| 2016 | 14.30% | −1.52% | #168 |
| 2015 | 15.82% | −0.15% | #163 |
| 2014 | 15.98% | +0.32% | #165 |
| 2013 | 15.65% | −0.10% | #163 |
| 2012 | 15.76% | +0.17% | #164 |
| 2011 | 15.59% | +1.33% | #162 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon's government revenue was 15.04% in 2025. Ranked 169th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
Cameroon's government revenue peaked at 40.72% in 2006.
The lowest government revenue in Cameroon was 12.95% in 2004.
Cameroon ranks 169th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Cameroon's government revenue is projected to reach 15.04% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Cameroon in 2025 was 15.04%. This ranks 169th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_government-revenue,
title = {Cameroon Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/government-revenue},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}