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Cameroon Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

15.04% −0.20% (-1.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #169 Global Peak 40.72% (2006) Source IMF WEO

Cameroon Government Revenue (2000–2025)

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
Show all years (2000-2025)
* 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 revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameroon's government revenue?

Cameroon's government revenue was 15.04% in 2025. Ranked 169th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Cameroon?

Cameroon's government revenue peaked at 40.72% in 2006.

What was the lowest government revenue in Cameroon?

The lowest government revenue in Cameroon was 12.95% in 2004.

How does Cameroon rank in government revenue?

Cameroon ranks 169th globally in government revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

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

What is the projected government revenue of Cameroon in 2025?

Cameroon's government revenue is projected to reach 15.04% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Cameroon in 2025?

The government revenue of Cameroon in 2025 was 15.04%. This ranks 169th in the world.

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