Cameroon Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Cameroon's trade openness was 37.56% in 2025, ranked 171st globally. This represents a 9.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Cameroon's trade openness has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past six decades, with the indicator experiencing an all-time peak of 65.02 in 1985 and a trough of 26.16 in 1993. The country's trade openness has since recovered, albeit at a lower level, with the latest available figure standing at 37.56 in 2025, ranking it 171st globally. This is comparable to other countries such as China, which has a trade openness of 38.03, and Brazil, which has a trade openness of 36.38. Notably, Cameroon's trade openness has been on a steady decline since the 1980s, with the exception of a brief increase in the early 2000s. The country's trade openness is likely to continue on this trajectory unless significant changes occur in its trade policies or economic environment, such as the implementation of free trade agreements or the diversification of its export base.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Cameroon's trade openness was 37.56% in 2025. Ranked 171st globally. This represents a 9.2% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's trade openness peaked at 65.02% in 1985.
The lowest trade openness in Cameroon was 26.16% in 1993.
Cameroon ranks 171st globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's trade openness is projected to reach 37.56% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Cameroon in 2025 was 37.56%. This ranks 171st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_trade-openness,
title = {Cameroon Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}