Year 2025Rank #171 GlobalPeak 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.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
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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Cameroon Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/cameroon/trade-openness
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_trade-openness,
title = {Cameroon Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/trade-openness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}