Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Cameroon is $65.14 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 3.3%. GDP per capita is $2,125.
Cameroon GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Cameroon has grown from $8.85 billion in 1980 to $65.14 billion in 2026.
Cameroon GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Cameroon. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
3.40%
Best Year
1981 (+17.1%)
Worst Year
1988 (-7.9%)
Years of Contraction
8 of 47
GDP per capita in Cameroon rose from $1,984 in 2025 to $2,125 in 2026, an increase of 7.1%.
"Cameroon GDP", "Cameroon gross domestic product", and "Cameroon economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Cameroon
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Cameroon for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Cameroon nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$65,135,000,000
3.3%
$2,125
2.57%
2025
$59,282,000,000
3.1%
$1,984
2.59%
2024
$53,308,000,000
3.5%
$1,830
2.65%
2023
$48,822,000,000
3.3%
$1,721
2.68%
2022
$44,442,000,000
3.7%
$1,608
2.66%
2021
$45,036,000,000
3.3%
$1,673
2.69%
2020
$40,832,000,000
0.3%
$1,558
2.76%
2019
$39,673,000,000
3.5%
$1,555
2.82%
2018
$39,992,000,000
4%
$1,612
2.81%
2017
$36,086,000,000
3.5%
$1,496
2.88%
2016
$33,805,000,000
4.5%
$1,441
3.04%
2015
$32,213,000,000
5.7%
$1,415
3.19%
2014
$36,396,000,000
5.7%
$1,650
3.07%
2013
$33,729,000,000
5%
$1,576
2.84%
2012
$30,174,000,000
4.6%
$1,450
2.86%
2011
$30,626,000,000
3.4%
$1,514
2.87%
2010
$27,530,000,000
2.9%
$1,400
2.9%
2009
$27,903,000,000
2.6%
$1,460
2.91%
2008
$27,712,000,000
2.8%
$1,492
2.9%
2007
$23,931,000,000
4.3%
$1,326
2.85%
2006
$20,912,000,000
3.8%
$1,192
2.78%
2005
$19,534,000,000
2.2%
$1,144
2.8%
2004
$18,803,000,000
7%
$1,132
2.78%
2003
$15,944,000,000
5.5%
$987
2.76%
2002
$12,369,000,000
4.5%
$787
2.72%
2001
$10,950,000,000
4.3%
$715
2.66%
2000
$10,245,000,000
3.8%
$687
2.81%
1999
$11,553,000,000
4.1%
$796
2.8%
1998
$11,338,000,000
4.9%
$803
2.8%
1997
$11,352,000,000
5.3%
$827
2.8%
1996
$11,227,000,000
4.9%
$841
2.8%
1995
$10,075,000,000
3.3%
$776
2.79%
1994
$10,622,000,000
-2.5%
$841
2.98%
1993
$15,611,000,000
-3.2%
$1,272
3.01%
1992
$14,963,000,000
-3.1%
$1,256
3.05%
1991
$16,325,000,000
-3.8%
$1,412
3.08%
1990
$14,641,000,000
-6.2%
$1,306
3.12%
1989
$14,626,000,000
-1.8%
$1,345
3.03%
1988
$16,403,000,000
-7.9%
$1,554
2.93%
1987
$16,152,000,000
-2.2%
$1,575
2.85%
1986
$13,945,000,000
6.8%
$1,399
2.76%
1985
$10,698,000,000
8.1%
$1,103
2.67%
1984
$10,243,000,000
7.5%
$1,084
2.68%
1983
$9,692,000,000
6.8%
$1,053
2.73%
1982
$9,616,000,000
7.6%
$1,074
2.82%
1981
$10,026,000,000
17.1%
$1,151
2.91%
1980
$8,850,000,000
9.9%
$1,045
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The nominal GDP of Cameroon in 2026 is $65.14 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Cameroon 93th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Cameroon?
The GDP growth rate of Cameroon in 2026 is 3.3%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Cameroon?
GDP per capita in Cameroon in 2026 is $2,125, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Cameroon expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Cameroon to reach $92.36 billion by 2031, up from $65.14 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.