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Cameroon Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

37.56% +3.15% (+9.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #171 Global Peak 65.02% (1985) Source World Bank

Cameroon Trade Openness (1965–2025)

Overview

Cameroon's trade openness stood at 37.56% in 2025, a rise of +3.15% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 37.56% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 171st globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 38.05% - -
2026* trend 37.81% - -
2025* trend 37.56% - -
2025 37.56% +3.15% #171
2024 34.40% −3.49% #8
2023 37.89% −3.40% #11
2022 41.29% +4.56% #15
2021 36.73% +2.99% #11
2020 33.74% −9.64% #15
2019 43.38% +2.79% #21
2018 40.59% +1.39% #16
2017 39.20% −1.44% #15
2016 40.64% −4.90% #24
2015 45.54% −5.29% #29
2014 50.83% +1.16% #31
2013 49.67% −0.36% #29
2012 50.04% −1.49% #28
2011 51.52% +4.28% #31
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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameroon's trade openness?

Cameroon's trade openness was 37.56% in 2025. Ranked 171st globally. This represents a 9.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Cameroon?

Cameroon's trade openness peaked at 65.02% in 1985.

What was the lowest trade openness in Cameroon?

The lowest trade openness in Cameroon was 26.16% in 1993.

How does Cameroon rank in trade openness?

Cameroon ranks 171st globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Cameroon in 2025?

Cameroon's trade openness is projected to reach 37.56% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Cameroon in 2025?

The trade openness of Cameroon in 2025 was 37.56%. This ranks 171st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_cameroon_trade-openness, title = {Cameroon Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }