Cameroon Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Cameroon's government revenue was 15.04% in 2025, ranked 169th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Cameroon’s government revenue has fallen sharply from its all‑time peak of 40.72 % of GDP in 2006 to a low of 12.95 % in 2004, before stabilising at 16.12 % in 2000 and drifting downward to 15.04 % in 2025, ranking 169th globally. The decline reflects persistent fiscal pressures, limited tax base expansion and recurring budgetary deficits that have constrained revenue mobilisation over the past two decades. By contrast, peer economies such as Uganda record a slightly higher share at 15.11 % and Costa Rica at 14.74 %, underscoring the modest gap with neighbouring fiscal performers. The 26‑year coverage shows that despite occasional rebounds, Cameroon has been unable to recapture the early‑2000s peak, suggesting structural impediments in tax administration and revenue collection. Continued reforms to broaden the tax net, improve compliance and diversify income sources will be essential if the downward trajectory is to be reversed and the share of government revenue in GDP to rise in the coming years.
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}
}