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Cameroon Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

-1.02 +0.05 (+4.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #160 Global Peak -0.94 (1996) Source World Bank WGI

Cameroon Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Cameroon's voice and accountability stood at -1.02 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.02 by 2025. Cameroon ranked 160th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.98 - -
2025* trend -1.02 - -
2025 -1.02 +0.05 #160
2023 -1.07 +0.08 #160
2022 -1.15 +0.01 #165
2021 -1.16 +0.05 #165
2020 -1.21 +0.01 #170
2019 -1.21 −0.08 #169
2018 -1.13 −0.08 #166
2017 -1.05 −0.02 #160
2016 -1.03 −0.08 #158
2015 -0.95 −0.01 #155
2014 -0.94 +0.09 #157
2013 -1.04 −0.02 #166
2012 -1.02 +0.01 #167
2011 -1.03 +0.03 #163
2010 -1.06 −0.02 #167
Show all years (1996-2025)
* 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 voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameroon's voice and accountability?

Cameroon's voice and accountability was -1.02 in 2025. Ranked 160th globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Cameroon?

Cameroon's voice and accountability peaked at -0.94 in 1996.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Cameroon?

The lowest voice and accountability in Cameroon was -1.21 in 2019.

How does Cameroon rank in voice and accountability?

Cameroon ranks 160th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for voice and accountability?

The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected voice and accountability of Cameroon in 2025?

Cameroon's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.02 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Cameroon in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Cameroon in 2025 was -1.02. This ranks 160th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_cameroon_voice-accountability, title = {Cameroon Voice and Accountability}, url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/voice-accountability}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }