Sub-Saharan Africa
🇨🇲 Cameroon
Real-time economic and demographic statistics for Cameroon
GDP
#98
of 214
Population
#53
of 217
GDP per Capita
#182
of 214
GDP Growth
#40
of 214
Share of World
0.05%
of world GDP
Income Level
Lower middle income
Cameroon GDP (2015–2024)
+3.67%annual growth
Chart data: 2015: 32,210,233,020.457 USD, 2016: 33,814,337,044.377 USD, 2017: 36,098,547,033.166 USD, 2018: 39,955,552,189.795 USD, 2019: 39,667,757,527.658 USD, 2020: 40,773,241,177.051 USD, 2021: 45,011,937,346.838 USD, 2022: 44,347,206,072.551 USD, 2023: 49,279,410,982.826 USD, 2024: 51,326,764,684.86 USD
Demographics
29.1M
Population
+2.65%annual growth
Labor Market
3.52%
Unemployment Rate
-0.10ppannual change
Verified: Nov 2025
Economics
+4.53%
Inflation Rate
-2.85ppannual change
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cameroon's GDP?
- Cameroon's GDP is approximately $51.3 billion (2024, representing 0.0% of world GDP), making it the #98 largest economy out of 214 countries. Data sourced from the World Bank.
- What is Cameroon's population?
- Cameroon has a population of approximately 29.1M — the #53 most populous country in the world. Population data is collected annually by the World Bank from national statistical agencies.
- What is Cameroon's GDP per capita?
- Cameroon's GDP per capita is approximately $1,762, ranking #182 globally. This metric reflects average economic output per person and is a key indicator of living standards.
- How fast is Cameroon's economy growing?
- Cameroon's economy is currently growing at approximately 3.7% per year, ranking #40 globally by GDP growth rate. Data sourced from the World Bank.
- What region is Cameroon in?
- Cameroon is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa region and is classified as a lower middle income economy by the World Bank. This classification is based on gross national income (GNI) per capita.
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