Cameroon Live GDP
$38,265,525,745
GDP Added Today
$76,786,019
Cameroon GDP (2026)
LiveCameroon has one of Central Africaโs more diversified economies, combining agriculture, oil and gas, forestry, manufacturing, transportation, and services. Its coastal access and varied natural resources give the country an important role in regional trade and supply networks. This page examines Cameroon GDP data, historical changes, and the national economic outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
3.30%
vs 2025
โฒ +0.20%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$2,125
vs 2025
โฒ +$141
Global Rank (Nominal)
#93
of 218 countries
World Share
0.05%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Cameroon GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$65.14B
Lowest GDP
$8.85B
Average Growth
3.40%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
17.10%
Weakest Growth
-7.90%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Cameroon
0.05%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.13%
Key Findings
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Cameroon's GDP in 2026 is $65.14B.
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It ranks #93 among 218 countries.
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Cameroon contributes 0.05% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $2,125 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 3.30% in 2026.
Historical Data
Cameroon GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $65,135,000,000 | 3.30% | $2,125 | 0.05% | #92 |
| 2025 | $59,282,000,000 | 3.10% | $1,984 | 0.05% | #93 |
| 2024 | $53,308,000,000 | 3.50% | $1,830 | 0.05% | #93 |
| 2023 | $48,822,000,000 | 3.30% | $1,721 | 0.05% | #93 |
| 2022 | $44,443,000,000 | 3.70% | $1,608 | 0.04% | #96 |
| 2021 | $45,036,000,000 | 3.30% | $1,673 | 0.05% | #94 |
| 2020 | $40,832,000,000 | 0.30% | $1,558 | 0.05% | #94 |
| 2019 | $39,673,000,000 | 3.50% | $1,555 | 0.04% | #98 |
| 2018 | $39,992,000,000 | 4.00% | $1,612 | 0.05% | #98 |
| 2017 | $36,086,000,000 | 3.50% | $1,496 | 0.04% | #99 |
| 2016 | $33,805,000,000 | 4.50% | $1,441 | 0.04% | #99 |
| 2015 | $32,213,000,000 | 5.70% | $1,415 | 0.04% | #99 |
| 2014 | $36,396,000,000 | 5.70% | $1,650 | 0.05% | #98 |
| 2013 | $33,729,000,000 | 5.00% | $1,576 | 0.04% | #99 |
| 2012 | $30,174,000,000 | 4.60% | $1,450 | 0.04% | #100 |
| 2011 | $30,626,000,000 | 3.40% | $1,514 | 0.04% | #95 |
| 2010 | $27,530,000,000 | 2.90% | $1,400 | 0.04% | #94 |
| 2009 | $27,903,000,000 | 2.60% | $1,460 | 0.05% | #92 |
| 2008 | $27,712,000,000 | 2.80% | $1,492 | 0.04% | #93 |
| 2007 | $23,931,000,000 | 4.30% | $1,326 | 0.04% | #92 |
| 2006 | $20,912,000,000 | 3.80% | $1,192 | 0.04% | #89 |
| 2005 | $19,534,000,000 | 2.20% | $1,144 | 0.04% | #87 |
| 2004 | $18,803,000,000 | 7.00% | $1,132 | 0.04% | #85 |
| 2003 | $15,944,000,000 | 5.50% | $987 | 0.04% | #85 |
| 2002 | $12,369,000,000 | 4.50% | $787 | 0.04% | #92 |
| 2001 | $10,950,000,000 | 4.30% | $715 | 0.03% | #93 |
| 2000 | $10,245,000,000 | 3.80% | $687 | 0.03% | #94 |
| 1999 | $11,553,000,000 | 4.10% | $796 | 0.03% | #87 |
| 1998 | $11,338,000,000 | 4.90% | $803 | 0.04% | #86 |
| 1997 | $11,352,000,000 | 5.30% | $827 | 0.04% | #85 |
| 1996 | $11,227,000,000 | 4.90% | $841 | 0.03% | #84 |
| 1995 | $10,075,000,000 | 3.30% | $776 | 0.03% | #84 |
| 1994 | $10,622,000,000 | -2.50% | $841 | 0.04% | #79 |
| 1993 | $15,611,000,000 | -3.20% | $1,272 | 0.06% | #66 |
| 1992 | $14,963,000,000 | -3.00% | $1,256 | 0.06% | #67 |
| 1991 | $16,325,000,000 | -3.80% | $1,412 | 0.07% | #59 |
| 1990 | $14,641,000,000 | -6.20% | $1,306 | 0.06% | #65 |
| 1989 | $14,626,000,000 | -1.80% | $1,345 | 0.07% | #62 |
| 1988 | $16,403,000,000 | -7.90% | $1,554 | 0.08% | #59 |
| 1987 | $16,152,000,000 | -2.20% | $1,575 | 0.09% | #59 |
| 1986 | $13,945,000,000 | 6.80% | $1,399 | 0.09% | #61 |
| 1985 | $10,698,000,000 | 8.10% | $1,103 | 0.08% | #68 |
| 1984 | $10,243,000,000 | 7.50% | $1,084 | 0.08% | #67 |
| 1983 | $9,692,000,000 | 6.80% | $1,053 | 0.08% | #66 |
| 1982 | $9,616,000,000 | 7.60% | $1,073 | 0.08% | #67 |
| 1981 | $10,026,000,000 | 17.10% | $1,151 | 0.09% | #68 |
| 1980 | $8,850,000,000 | 9.90% | $1,045 | 0.08% | #68 |
Cameroon GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $68,600,000,000 | 3.80% | $2,183 | 0.05% | #88 |
| 2028 | $73,876,000,000 | 4.20% | $2,294 | 0.05% | #88 |
| 2029 | $79,436,000,000 | 4.30% | $2,407 | 0.06% | #88 |
| 2030 | $85,814,000,000 | 4.40% | $2,538 | 0.06% | #88 |
| 2031 | $92,356,000,000 | 4.60% | $2,667 | 0.06% | #88 |
Cameroon Economy Overview
Cameroon has a varied economic structure that reflects its agricultural resources, energy production, forests, and access to the Atlantic coast. Cocoa, coffee, bananas, cotton, rubber, timber, and livestock support exports and rural employment. Oil and natural gas provide additional government income and foreign-exchange earnings.
Manufacturing includes food processing, beverages, cement, aluminum, textiles, wood products, and refined petroleum. Douala serves as the countryโs main industrial center and port, handling trade for Cameroon and several landlocked Central African economies. Banking, telecommunications, transportation, commerce, and public services also contribute significantly. Infrastructure gaps, regional insecurity, and unreliable electricity continue to limit broader private-sector expansion.
Cameroon GDP Outlook
Cameroonโs economic potential rests on its diverse agricultural base, energy resources, manufacturing capacity, and role as a trade route for Central Africa. Cocoa, timber, natural gas, food processing, transport, and construction could support continued development. Better electricity supply, port capacity, roads, and regional connections would improve private investment. Security challenges, public debt, infrastructure gaps, commodity dependence, climate risks, and delays in business reforms could prevent the economy from reaching its broader potential.