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Cameroon Remittances Received

Personal remittances received  BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT

$881.3M +$191.1M (+27.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #98 Global Peak $881.3M (2025) Source World Bank

Cameroon Remittances Received (1979–2025)

Overview

Cameroon's remittances received stood at $881.3M in 2025, a rise of +$191.1M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $881.3M by 2025. Cameroon ranked 98th globally.

Data & projection

Year Remittances Received YoY change Rank
2027* trend $1.1B - -
2026* trend $988.1M - -
2025* trend $881.3M - -
2025 $881.3M +$191.1M #98
2024 $690.2M −$96.4M #80
2023 $786.6M +$223.9M #83
2022 $562.7M +$132.6M #79
2021 $430.1M +$96.0M #67
2020 $334.1M −$21.5M #67
2019 $355.6M +$22.0M #68
2018 $333.6M +$16.8M #62
2017 $316.8M +$47.8M #66
2016 $269.0M +$27.2M #62
2015 $241.7M −$41.6M #60
2014 $283.3M +$39.2M #63
2013 $244.1M +$33.7M #58
2012 $210.4M −$9.1M #61
2011 $219.5M +$104.6M #65
Show all years (1979-2025)
* 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 remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameroon's remittances received?

Cameroon's remittances received was $881.3M in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 27.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest remittances received in Cameroon?

Cameroon's remittances received peaked at $881.3M in 2025.

What was the lowest remittances received in Cameroon?

The lowest remittances received in Cameroon was $3.5M in 1979.

How does Cameroon rank in remittances received?

Cameroon ranks 98th globally in remittances received as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for remittances received?

The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected remittances received of Cameroon in 2025?

Cameroon's remittances received is projected to reach $881.3M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is Cameroon's remittances received in million?

Cameroon's remittances received was approximately 881.29 million ($881.3M) in 2025.

What is the remittances received of Cameroon in 2025?

The remittances received of Cameroon in 2025 was $881.3M. This ranks 98th in the world.

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