Cameroon Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Cameroon's foreign reserves was $5.8B in 2025, ranked 91st globally. This represents a 18.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Cameroon's foreign reserves stood at $5.8B in 2025, a rise of +$915.6M from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $5.8B by 2025. Cameroon ranked 91st globally.
Cameroon's foreign reserves have experienced significant fluctuations over the 65-year period from 1960 to 2025. The country's reserves peaked in 2025 at 5,797,639,144.63, a level comparable to that of Iceland in the same year. Conversely, the all-time trough occurred in 1997, when reserves stood at 9,555,390.85. Notably, the most recent figure represents a substantial increase from the 1997 low, reflecting a long-term upward trend. The current level of foreign reserves is crucial for Cameroon's economic stability, particularly in light of the country's reliance on international trade. A decline in global commodity prices, which is a significant export component for Cameroon, could potentially disrupt the upward trend in foreign reserves, necessitating prudent economic management and policy adjustments to mitigate any adverse effects.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $6.1B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $5.8B | - | - |
| 2025 | $5.8B | +$915.6M | #91 |
| 2023 | $4.9B | −$251.4M | #97 |
| 2022 | $5.1B | +$833.7M | #92 |
| 2021 | $4.3B | +$338.0M | #99 |
| 2020 | $4.0B | +$241.6M | #101 |
| 2019 | $3.7B | +$260.8M | #100 |
| 2018 | $3.5B | +$262.5M | #99 |
| 2017 | $3.2B | +$971.1M | #101 |
| 2016 | $2.2B | −$1.3B | #107 |
| 2015 | $3.5B | +$368.0M | #92 |
| 2014 | $3.2B | −$303.8M | #101 |
| 2013 | $3.5B | +$91.3M | #98 |
| 2012 | $3.4B | +$182.0M | #97 |
| 2011 | $3.2B | −$443.9M | #94 |
| 2010 | $3.6B | −$32.9M | #92 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon's foreign reserves was $5.8B in 2025. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 18.8% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's foreign reserves peaked at $5.8B in 2025.
The lowest foreign reserves in Cameroon was $9.6M in 1997.
Cameroon ranks 91st globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's foreign reserves is projected to reach $5.8B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Cameroon's foreign reserves was approximately 5.8 billion ($5.8B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Cameroon in 2025 was $5.8B. This ranks 91st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_reserves,
title = {Cameroon Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}