Cameroon
Cameroon, located in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa , is an internationally classified economy with a "Lower middle income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 29.9 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, The macroeconomic structure maintains a baseline trajectory with a growth of 3.2% and a CPI of 3.4%. A sustained disinflationary cycle stands out positively, reducing the CPI by 4.0 points from its recent peaks.
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, The external profile shows vulnerability due to a deep trade deficit, where imports exceed exports by a margin of 7.2% of GDP. A fiscal consolidation effort stands out, achieving a sovereign deleveraging of 27.0 points in its recent history.
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($1,972) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
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10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
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SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
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GDP Evolution (10 years)
$0.06T
+3.20%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
3.4%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$1,972
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
3.6%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
79.5%
YEAR 1999
Active Population
29.9M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
2.8%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
42.2
YEAR 2021
Exports (% GDP)
13.1%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
20.3%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
1.7%
YEAR 2024
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58.93B | 3.20 | 3.40 | 3.60 | --- | 13.09 | 20.30 | --- |
| 2024 | $53.30B | 3.52 | 4.53 | 3.60 | --- | 15.67 | 18.73 | 1.67 |
| 2023 | $48.81B | 3.35 | 7.38 | 3.61 | --- | 16.85 | 21.04 | 1.68 |
| 2022 | $44.35B | 3.74 | 6.25 | 3.65 | --- | 19.32 | 21.96 | 2.09 |
| 2021 | $45.01B | 3.34 | 2.27 | 3.98 | --- | 16.51 | 20.22 | 2.14 |
| 2020 | $40.77B | 0.26 | 2.44 | 3.88 | --- | 15.24 | 18.50 | 1.66 |
| 2019 | $39.67B | 3.48 | 2.45 | 3.63 | --- | 19.85 | 23.53 | 2.58 |
| 2018 | $39.96B | 3.96 | 1.07 | 3.61 | --- | 18.74 | 21.85 | 1.91 |
| 2017 | $36.10B | 3.54 | 0.64 | 3.57 | --- | 18.35 | 20.85 | 2.26 |
| 2016 | $33.81B | 4.54 | 0.87 | 3.53 | --- | 18.95 | 21.69 | 1.96 |
