Cameroon GDP Per Capita (2026)
Cameroon has a diversified Central African economy supported by oil, agriculture, forestry, manufacturing, services, trade, and construction. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production compares with the size of the population and helps place the country’s overall economic scale into context. Explore Cameroon’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$2,125
Est. in USD
World Rank
#156
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+7.1%
+$141
Africa Rank
#24
Out of 54 countries
1. Cameroon GDP Per Capita in 2026
Cameroon’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across agriculture, energy, industry, services, and trade. The country benefits from a relatively broad production base compared with many resource-focused economies. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that allows more meaningful comparisons with countries of different sizes.
2. Cameroon GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Cameroon GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,125 | +7.1% |
| 2025 | $1,984 | +8.4% |
| 2024 | $1,830 | +6.3% |
| 2023 | $1,721 | +7.0% |
| 2022 | $1,608 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | $1,673 | +7.4% |
| 2020 | $1,558 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | $1,555 | -3.5% |
| 2018 | $1,612 | +7.8% |
| 2017 | $1,496 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | $1,441 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | $1,415 | -14.2% |
| 2014 | $1,650 | +4.7% |
| 2013 | $1,576 | +8.7% |
| 2012 | $1,450 | -4.2% |
| 2011 | $1,514 | +8.1% |
| 2010 | $1,400 | -4.1% |
| 2009 | $1,460 | -2.1% |
| 2008 | $1,492 | +12.5% |
| 2007 | $1,326 | +11.2% |
| 2006 | $1,192 | +4.2% |
| 2005 | $1,144 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | $1,132 | +14.7% |
| 2003 | $987 | +25.4% |
| 2002 | $787 | +10.1% |
| 2001 | $715 | +4.1% |
| 2000 | $687 | -13.7% |
| 1999 | $796 | -0.9% |
| 1998 | $803 | -2.9% |
| 1997 | $827 | -1.7% |
| 1996 | $841 | +8.4% |
| 1995 | $776 | -7.7% |
| 1994 | $841 | -33.9% |
| 1993 | $1,272 | +1.3% |
| 1992 | $1,256 | -11.0% |
| 1991 | $1,412 | +8.1% |
| 1990 | $1,306 | -2.9% |
| 1989 | $1,345 | -13.4% |
| 1988 | $1,554 | -1.3% |
| 1987 | $1,575 | +12.6% |
| 1986 | $1,399 | +26.8% |
| 1985 | $1,103 | +1.8% |
| 1984 | $1,084 | +2.9% |
| 1983 | $1,053 | -1.9% |
| 1982 | $1,073 | -6.8% |
| 1981 | $1,151 | +10.1% |
| 1980 | $1,045 | — |
4. Cameroon GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+7.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+27.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+47.5%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+78.3%
(2006 to 2026)
Cameroon’s GDP per capita has generally developed alongside changes in oil production, agricultural output, infrastructure, investment, inflation, population growth, and domestic demand. Commodity prices and external trade conditions can influence annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through different periods of expansion, slowdown, and economic adjustment.
5. Cameroon GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Cameroon
$2,125
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Cameroon’s GDP per capita is approximately
35.6%
below the
Africa average
and
91.6%
below the world average.
6. Cameroon GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Mauritania | $3,033 |
| #22 | Kenya | $2,714 |
| #23 | Congo | $2,554 |
| #24 | Cameroon | $2,125 |
| #25 | Senegal | $2,054 |
| #26 | Comoros | $1,951 |
| #27 | Guinea | $1,848 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Cameroon
Cameroon GDP (Nominal)
$65.1 Billion
(2026)
Cameroon GDP Per Capita
$2,125
(2026)
Cameroon’s total GDP captures the full scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the overall size and diversity of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together provides a broader economic perspective.
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8. Cameroon GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $2,183 | +2.7% |
| 2028 | $2,294 | +5.1% |
| 2029 | $2,407 | +4.9% |
| 2030 | $2,538 | +5.4% |
Cameroon GDP per capita is projected to reach $2,538 by 2030, representing a 19.4% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Cameroon GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Cameroon GDP per capita is estimated at $2,125 in 2026.
It ranks #156 globally and #24 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 7.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 27.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 47.5%.
It is approximately 35.6% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 91.6% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $2,538 by 2030, 19.4% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Cameroon GDP Per Capita FAQs
Cameroon GDP per capita is estimated at $2,125 in 2026.
Cameroon ranks #156 globally and #24 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 7.1% compared with 2025.
Cameroon GDP per capita was approximately $1,415 in 2015.
Cameroon GDP per capita is approximately 35.6% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.