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Cameroon's economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 49.3 billion in 2023.
Nominal GDP of USD 43.6 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 1,562 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 1,722 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 3.9% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 4% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2021, services accounted for 59% of overall GDP, manufacturing 13%, other industrial activity 11%, and agriculture 17%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 73% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 12%, fixed investment 18%, and net exports -3%.International trade:
In 2018, manufactured products made up 6% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 50%, food 20%, ores and metals 4% and agricultural raw materials 20%, with other categories accounting for 0% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 54% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 22%, food 20%, ores and metals 3% and agricultural raw materials 2%, with other goods accounting for -1% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 6 billion in 2021, while total imports were USD 7 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded average annual growth of 4.0% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Cameroon, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Cameroon's fiscal deficit averaged 3.3% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 3.7% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Cameroon's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 2.3% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Cameroon inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy:
Cameroon's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 4.50%, up from 4.00% a decade earlier. See our Cameroon monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate:
From end-2012 to end-2022 the Central African CFA franc weakened by 19.1% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the Central African CFA franc, click here.
40 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 9 expert analysts.
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