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Cameroon Government Spending

Government expenditure as % of GDP  GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS

12.42% +0.36% (+3.0%)
Year 2021 Rank #10 Global Peak 15.81% (1991) Source World Bank

Cameroon Government Spending (1990–2021)

Overview

Cameroon's government spending stood at 12.42% in 2021, a rise of +0.36% from 2020. Cameroon ranked 10th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2021 12.42% +0.36% #10
2020 12.06% −0.26% #7
2019 12.32% +0.96% #10
2018 11.37% +0.84% #12
2017 10.53% −1.37% #9
2016 11.90% −0.52% #11
2015 12.42% −0.44% #12
2014 12.86% −0.08% #15
2013 12.94% +0.18% #16
2012 12.75% +2.35% #17
1999 10.40% +0.28% #5
1998 10.12% +1.25% #4
1995 8.87% −0.19% #4
1994 9.06% −0.84% #4
1993 9.90% −5.03% #3
Show all years (1990-2021)

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 spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameroon's government spending?

Cameroon's government spending was 12.42% in 2021. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Cameroon?

Cameroon's government spending peaked at 15.81% in 1991.

What was the lowest government spending in Cameroon?

The lowest government spending in Cameroon was 8.87% in 1995.

How does Cameroon rank in government spending?

Cameroon ranks 10th globally in government spending as of 2021.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government spending?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the government spending of Cameroon in 2021?

The government spending of Cameroon in 2021 was 12.42%. This ranks 10th in the world.

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