Cameroon Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Cameroon's remittances received was $881.3M in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 27.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Cameroon's remittances received have experienced a significant increase over the past 47 years, from a low of $3,478,724.48 in 1979 to a high of $881,286,165.74 in 2025. The country's remittance inflows have surpassed those of many of its peers, including Montenegro, which received $933,163,012.20 in 2025. Notably, the peak year of 2025 saw a substantial increase in remittances, with a value almost 253 times higher than the trough year of 1979. This growth can be attributed to several factors, including an increase in the number of Cameroonians working abroad and improvements in remittance transfer systems. As the global economy continues to evolve, particularly in the wake of ongoing migration and economic shifts, Cameroon's remittance inflows are likely to be influenced by fluctuations in global economic conditions and changes in migration policies.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Cameroon's remittances received was $881.3M in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 27.7% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's remittances received peaked at $881.3M in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Cameroon was $3.5M in 1979.
Cameroon ranks 98th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's remittances received is projected to reach $881.3M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Cameroon's remittances received was approximately 881.29 million ($881.3M) in 2025.
The remittances received of Cameroon in 2025 was $881.3M. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_remittances,
title = {Cameroon Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}