Cameroon Industry Value Added
Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
Cameroon's industry value added was 24.92% in 2025, ranked 87th globally. This represents a 7.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Cameroon’s industry value added has risen modestly from 20.30 in 1965 to 24.92 in 2025, placing it 87th in the world and closely aligned with peers such as South Africa (24.90) and Sri Lanka (24.99). The sector’s historical trajectory shows a pronounced low of 15.96 in 1978, followed by a peak of 34.64 in 1984, after which growth has been gradual rather than expansive. Over the 61‑year span, the indicator has increased by roughly 4.62 percentage points, reflecting limited structural transformation despite occasional policy pushes for industrialisation. Relative to Austria’s 25.05, Cameroon’s performance remains marginally lower, underscoring the challenge of closing the gap with more diversified economies. Continued investment in manufacturing, infrastructure, and skill development will be essential to sustain the modest upward trend and prevent a reversal toward earlier trough levels.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Cameroon's industry value added was 24.92% in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 7.2% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's industry value added peaked at 34.64% in 1984.
The lowest industry value added in Cameroon was 15.96% in 1978.
Cameroon ranks 87th globally in industry value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's industry value added is projected to reach 24.92% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry value added of Cameroon in 2025 was 24.92%. This ranks 87th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_industry-value-added,
title = {Cameroon Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/industry-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}