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Cameroon Industry Value Added

Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP  NV.IND.TOTL.ZS

24.92% +1.68% (+7.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #87 Global Peak 34.64% (1984) Source World Bank

Cameroon Industry Value Added (1965–2025)

Overview

Cameroon's industry value added stood at 24.92% in 2025, a rise of +1.68% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.92% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 87th globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 25.12% - -
2026* trend 25.02% - -
2025* trend 24.92% - -
2025 24.92% +1.68% #87
2024 23.24% −1.90% #81
2023 25.13% −2.00% #103
2022 27.13% +2.64% #124
2021 24.49% +1.45% #107
2020 23.04% −0.79% #98
2019 23.83% −0.86% #103
2018 24.68% +0.42% #109
2017 24.26% +0.08% #110
2016 24.18% −0.91% #111
2015 25.09% −0.62% #117
2014 25.71% −1.03% #123
2013 26.74% +0.12% #135
2012 26.62% +0.85% #125
2011 25.78% −0.07% #112
Show all years (1965-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameroon's industry value added?

Cameroon's industry value added was 24.92% in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 7.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest industry value added in Cameroon?

Cameroon's industry value added peaked at 34.64% in 1984.

What was the lowest industry value added in Cameroon?

The lowest industry value added in Cameroon was 15.96% in 1978.

How does Cameroon rank in industry value added?

Cameroon ranks 87th globally in industry value added as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for industry value added?

The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected industry value added of Cameroon in 2025?

Cameroon's industry value added is projected to reach 24.92% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry value added of Cameroon in 2025?

The industry value added of Cameroon in 2025 was 24.92%. This ranks 87th in the world.

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