Annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure in Cameroon
Cameroon: Annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure was 2.89 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure in Cameroon, 2000–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure in Cameroon is 2.89, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 150.6% on the previous year and down 49.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure in Cameroon peaked at 12.84 in 2007 and was at its lowest, -5.71, in 2022.
That places Cameroon 64th out of 167 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.45 | — |
| 2001 | 9.39 | +172.2% |
| 2002 | -0.19 | -102.0% |
| 2003 | 7.93 | -4273.7% |
| 2004 | 4.28 | -46.0% |
| 2005 | 3.09 | -27.8% |
| 2006 | 4.12 | +33.3% |
| 2007 | 12.84 | +211.7% |
| 2008 | 10.05 | -21.7% |
| 2009 | 6.71 | -33.2% |
| 2010 | 6.9 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 5.65 | -18.1% |
| 2012 | 5.97 | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 5.75 | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 4.57 | -20.5% |
| 2015 | 5.24 | +14.7% |
| 2016 | 3.04 | -42.0% |
| 2017 | 0.06 | -98.0% |
| 2018 | 4.58 | +7533.3% |
| 2019 | 3.78 | -17.5% |
| 2020 | 1.1 | -70.9% |
| 2021 | 2.64 | +140.0% |
| 2022 | -5.71 | -316.3% |
| 2023 | 2.89 | -150.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.17 | -0.19 | 12.84 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.55 | 0.06 | 6.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.23 | -5.71 | 2.89 | 4 |
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More economy & growth data for Cameroon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.05 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.53 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 122,171 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 17.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.2477 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 488.65 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 13.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 144.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 284,358 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 3.03 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure in Cameroon?
- Annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure in Cameroon was 2.89 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 12.84 in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.71 in 2022.
- How does Cameroon rank for annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure?
- Cameroon ranks 64th out of 167 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of general government final consumption expenditure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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