Cameroon Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Cameroon's gross savings was 17.76% in 2025, ranked 111th globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Cameroon's gross savings have exhibited a notable volatility over the past 49 years, with the indicator reaching its all-time peak of 24.76 in 1984 and its lowest point of 4.10 in 1977. The country's savings rate has since fluctuated, with the latest available figure standing at 17.76 in 2025, ranking it 111 globally. This trend is comparable to that of Georgia, which has a similar savings rate of 17.82. Despite this, Cameroon's savings have generally trended downward since its peak in the mid-1980s, indicating a potential shift in the country's economic strategy or investment priorities. A sustained increase in foreign investment or a boost in domestic economic growth could potentially alter this trajectory, propelling Cameroon's savings rate upwards and positioning it among the top savings performers 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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Cameroon's gross savings was 17.76% in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's gross savings peaked at 24.76% in 1984.
The lowest gross savings in Cameroon was 4.10% in 1977.
Cameroon ranks 111th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's gross savings is projected to reach 17.76% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Cameroon in 2025 was 17.76%. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_gross-savings,
title = {Cameroon Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}