Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
0.97%−0.04% (-3.5%)
Year 2025Rank #110 GlobalPeak 1.99% (1982)Source World Bank
Cameroon Military Spending (1970–2025)
Overview
Cameroon's military spending stood at 0.97% in 2025, a decline of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.97% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 110th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cameroon's military spending?▾
Cameroon's military spending was 0.97% in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 3.5% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Cameroon?▾
Cameroon's military spending peaked at 1.99% in 1982.
What was the lowest military spending in Cameroon?▾
The lowest military spending in Cameroon was 0.93% in 2023.
How does Cameroon rank in military spending?▾
Cameroon ranks 110th globally in military spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for military spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected military spending of Cameroon in 2025?▾
Cameroon's military spending is projected to reach 0.97% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Cameroon in 2025?▾
The military spending of Cameroon in 2025 was 0.97%. This ranks 110th in the world.
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Cameroon Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/cameroon/military-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_military-spending,
title = {Cameroon Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}