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Cameroon

$1,972
GDP per capita, 2025 · world rank 155 of 192

Cameroon's GDP per capita was $1,972 in 2025, in current US dollars, according to the World Bank. That ranks 155th of 192 countries reporting it, and is 14% of the world figure of $14,406 for 2025. From 2006 to 2025 it went from $1,191 to $1,972, up 66%, against up 85% for the world over the same years. 2025 is the highest year in its 20 year series. Within Africa it ranks 25th of 54, and within Middle Africa 6th of 10, where Gabon leads at $8,263 for 2025.

GDP per capita against the world average

$1,191$7,799$14,406
2006CameroonWorld2025

Current US dollars. Source: World Bank.

Every indicator

  • GDP per capita
    US$
    $1,972
    2025 · rank 155 · -86% vs world
  • GDP growth
    % per year
  • Population
    people
  • Life expectancy
    years
  • Unemployment
    % of labour force
  • Inflation
    % per year
  • Internet users
    % of population
  • CO2 per capita
    tonnes
  • Renewable energy
    % of energy use
  • Income inequality
    Gini index
  • Fertility rate
    births per woman
  • Urban population
    % of population
  • Access to electricity
    % of population
  • Mobile subscriptions
    per 100 people
  • Trade
    % of GDP
  • Inflation, IMF estimate
    % per year
  • Government debt
    % of GDP

Latest year each series reports. Trends show up to the last 20 years.

Cities we track in Cameroon

Temperature now, from Open-Meteo.

Recent earthquakes near Cameroon

No magnitude 4.5 and above earthquakes named in Cameroon in the last 30 days.

Strongest magnitude 4.5 and above in the last 30 days. Matched on the place name USGS gives, so approximate.

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