Changes in inventories in Cameroon
Cameroon: Changes in inventories was 385.75 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Cameroon, 1975–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, changes in inventories in Cameroon stood at 385.75 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 472.1% on the previous year and up 264.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Cameroon peaked at 657.52 million current US$ in 1985 and was at its lowest, -715.02 million current US$, in 1979.
Cameroon ranks 72nd of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 102.65 million current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 12.56 million current US$ | -87.8% |
| 1977 | -379.76 million current US$ | -3124.8% |
| 1978 | -646.56 million current US$ | +70.3% |
| 1979 | -715.02 million current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1980 | 63.90 million current US$ | -108.9% |
| 1981 | 172.97 million current US$ | +170.7% |
| 1982 | 277.84 million current US$ | +60.6% |
| 1983 | 334.32 million current US$ | +20.3% |
| 1984 | 479.91 million current US$ | +43.5% |
| 1985 | 657.52 million current US$ | +37.0% |
| 1986 | 85.03 million current US$ | -87.1% |
| 1987 | 21.30 million current US$ | -75.0% |
| 1988 | 13.77 million current US$ | -35.4% |
| 1989 | -117.89 million current US$ | -956.4% |
| 1990 | 58.77 million current US$ | -149.8% |
| 1991 | 3.19 million current US$ | -94.6% |
| 1992 | 0 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1993 | -164.96 million current US$ | — |
| 1994 | -49.88 million current US$ | -69.8% |
| 1995 | 22.39 million current US$ | -144.9% |
| 1996 | -16.46 million current US$ | -173.5% |
| 1997 | -51.37 million current US$ | +212.1% |
| 1998 | -12.62 million current US$ | -75.4% |
| 1999 | 18.49 million current US$ | -246.5% |
| 2000 | -31.48 million current US$ | -270.3% |
| 2001 | -50.11 million current US$ | +59.2% |
| 2002 | -9.13 million current US$ | -81.8% |
| 2003 | -42.89 million current US$ | +370.0% |
| 2004 | -4.37 million current US$ | -89.8% |
| 2005 | 17.68 million current US$ | -504.7% |
| 2006 | -16.69 million current US$ | -194.4% |
| 2007 | -48.96 million current US$ | +193.3% |
| 2008 | -39.29 million current US$ | -19.8% |
| 2009 | -11.05 million current US$ | -71.9% |
| 2010 | -81.81 million current US$ | +640.3% |
| 2011 | -62.02 million current US$ | -24.2% |
| 2012 | -59.08 million current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 87.02 million current US$ | -247.3% |
| 2014 | 105.86 million current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2015 | -116.58 million current US$ | -210.1% |
| 2016 | 121.88 million current US$ | -204.5% |
| 2017 | 53.79 million current US$ | -55.9% |
| 2018 | -4.80 million current US$ | -108.9% |
| 2019 | -61.03 million current US$ | +1171.7% |
| 2020 | -216.81 million current US$ | +255.2% |
| 2021 | -28.29 million current US$ | -87.0% |
| 2022 | 129.06 million current US$ | -556.2% |
| 2023 | 67.43 million current US$ | -47.8% |
| 2024 | 385.75 million current US$ | +472.1% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 385.75 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 17.39 million current US$, 22.2× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 385.75 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 21.74 million current US$, 17.7× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories in Cameroon changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | -3124.8% | 12.56 million current US$ | -379.76 million current US$ |
| 2019 | -1171.7% | -4.80 million current US$ | -61.03 million current US$ |
| 1989 | -956.4% | 13.77 million current US$ | -117.89 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -325.23 million current US$ | -715.02 million current US$ | 102.65 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 198.87 million current US$ | -117.89 million current US$ | 657.52 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -19.25 million current US$ | -164.96 million current US$ | 58.77 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -23.63 million current US$ | -50.11 million current US$ | 17.68 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.68 million current US$ | -116.58 million current US$ | 121.88 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.43 million current US$ | -216.81 million current US$ | 385.75 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 63.42 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0012 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.18 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 888.22 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 8.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0167 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 30.5 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 3.68 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Cameroon?
- Changes in inventories in Cameroon was 385.75 million current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 657.52 million current US$ in 1985.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -715.02 million current US$ in 1979.
- How does Cameroon rank for changes in inventories?
- Cameroon ranks 72nd out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 264.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Changes in inventories (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Changes in inventories is the value of entries into inventories less the value of withdrawals and less the value of any recurrent losses of goods held in inventories during the accounting period.This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.