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Cameroon Gross Savings

Gross savings as % of GDP  NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS

17.76% +0.94% (+5.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #111 Global Peak 24.76% (1984) Source World Bank

Cameroon Gross Savings (1977–2025)

Overview

Cameroon's gross savings stood at 17.76% in 2025, a rise of +0.94% from 2024. The IMF projects 17.76% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 111th globally.

Data & projection

Year Gross Savings YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 20.90% - -
2029* IMF 20.67% - -
2028* IMF 19.76% - -
2027* IMF 19.33% - -
2026* IMF 18.43% - -
2025* IMF 17.76% - -
2025 17.76% +0.94% #111
2024 16.83% +1.46% #122
2023 14.94% −0.67% #136
2022 15.61% +1.67% #141
2021 13.94% +0.43% #150
2020 13.35% −1.05% #148
2019 14.40% −1.31% #154
2018 15.71% −0.58% #135
2017 16.29% −0.16% #133
2016 16.46% +2.14% #131
2015 14.32% −0.93% #139
2014 15.22% −0.04% #131
2013 15.33% +0.22% #128
2012 15.12% −0.45% #126
2011 15.52% −0.57% #130
Show all years (1977-2025)
* 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 gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameroon's gross savings?

Cameroon's gross savings was 17.76% in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gross savings in Cameroon?

Cameroon's gross savings peaked at 24.76% in 1984.

What was the lowest gross savings in Cameroon?

The lowest gross savings in Cameroon was 4.10% in 1977.

How does Cameroon rank in gross savings?

Cameroon ranks 111th globally in gross savings as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gross savings?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gross savings of Cameroon in 2025?

Cameroon's gross savings is projected to reach 17.76% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gross savings of Cameroon in 2025?

The gross savings of Cameroon in 2025 was 17.76%. This ranks 111th in the world.

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