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Cameroon Services Value Added

Services value added as % of GDP  NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS

Cameroon's services value added was 50.09% in 2025, ranked 131st globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1965–2025.

50.09% −0.62% (-1.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #131 Global Peak 53.43% (1976) Source World Bank

Cameroon Services Value Added (1965–2025)

Overview

Cameroon's services value added stood at 50.09% in 2025, a decline of +0.62% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 50.09% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 131st globally.

Cameroon's Services Value Added accounted for 50.09% of the country's GDP in 2025, ranking 131 globally according to the World Bank. This value represents a significant recovery from the all-time trough of 35.83% in 1984, a period marked by economic instability in the wake of structural adjustments. The country has since climbed back to 50.09%, nearing the all-time peak of 53.43% reached in 1976, a year characterized by favorable international commodity prices. In comparison, Sudan's Services Value Added stood at 50.25% in 2025, slightly surpassing Cameroon's value. The services sector has become a vital component of Cameroon's economy, driven by growth in telecommunications, finance, and tourism. However, the trajectory of this sector may be influenced by the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapidly evolving global economic landscape, which could lead to shifting trade patterns and investment flows, potentially impacting the sector's growth prospects.

Data & projection

Year Services Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 49.66% - -
2026* trend 49.88% - -
2025* trend 50.09% - -
2025 50.09% −0.62% #131
2024 50.72% −0.16% #56
2023 50.87% +1.47% #64
2022 49.40% −1.54% #62
2021 50.94% −0.82% #66
2020 51.76% +0.74% #57
2019 51.03% +0.58% #59
2018 50.45% +0.08% #54
2017 50.36% −0.10% #51
2016 50.47% +0.91% #54
2015 49.56% −0.87% #50
2014 50.43% +0.11% #64
2013 50.32% −0.44% #64
2012 50.76% −1.01% #71
2011 51.77% +1.14% #85
Show all years (1965-2025)
* 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 services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameroon's services value added?▾

Cameroon's services value added was 50.09% in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest services value added in Cameroon?▾

Cameroon's services value added peaked at 53.43% in 1976.

What was the lowest services value added in Cameroon?▾

The lowest services value added in Cameroon was 35.83% in 1984.

How does Cameroon rank in services value added?▾

Cameroon ranks 131st globally in services value added as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for services value added?▾

The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected services value added of Cameroon in 2025?▾

Cameroon's services value added is projected to reach 50.09% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the services value added of Cameroon in 2025?▾

The services value added of Cameroon in 2025 was 50.09%. This ranks 131st in the world.

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APA
Cameroon Services Value Added. HistorySaid. Retrieved October 27, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/cameroon/services-value-added/
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_services-value-added, title = {Cameroon Services Value Added}, url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/services-value-added/}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }
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