GDFI - general government in Cameroon
Cameroon: GDFI - general government was 197.95 billion constant LCU in 2007. ◆ Volatile
GDFI - general government in Cameroon, 1977–2007
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2007, gdfi - general government in Cameroon stood at 197.95 billion constant LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.3% on the previous year and up 140.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdfi - general government in Cameroon peaked at 547.14 billion constant LCU in 1986 and was at its lowest, 46.35 billion constant LCU, in 1977.
That places Cameroon 10th out of 29 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDFI - general government in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 46.35 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1978 | 54.02 billion constant LCU | +16.5% |
| 1979 | 66.04 billion constant LCU | +22.3% |
| 1980 | 156.43 billion constant LCU | +136.9% |
| 1981 | 179.14 billion constant LCU | +14.5% |
| 1982 | 289.66 billion constant LCU | +61.7% |
| 1983 | 341.31 billion constant LCU | +17.8% |
| 1984 | 370.50 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 1985 | 407.67 billion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 1986 | 547.14 billion constant LCU | +34.2% |
| 1987 | 536.41 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 1988 | 368.50 billion constant LCU | -31.3% |
| 1989 | 236.02 billion constant LCU | -36.0% |
| 1990 | 203.84 billion constant LCU | -13.6% |
| 1991 | 193.36 billion constant LCU | -5.1% |
| 1992 | 94.75 billion constant LCU | -51.0% |
| 1993 | 115.77 billion constant LCU | +22.2% |
| 1994 | 86.57 billion constant LCU | -25.2% |
| 1995 | 75.93 billion constant LCU | -12.3% |
| 1996 | 61.12 billion constant LCU | -19.5% |
| 1997 | 82.21 billion constant LCU | +34.5% |
| 1998 | 124.13 billion constant LCU | +51.0% |
| 1999 | 137.17 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2000 | 138.40 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 142.60 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 160.80 billion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 165.75 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 203.77 billion constant LCU | +22.9% |
| 2005 | 202.30 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 206.90 billion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 197.95 billion constant LCU | -4.3% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 197.95 billion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 52.81 billion constant LCU, 3.7× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 197.95 billion constant LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 109.50 billion constant LCU, 1.8× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDFI - general government 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +136.9% | 66.04 billion constant LCU | 156.43 billion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 55.47 billion constant LCU | 46.35 billion constant LCU | 66.04 billion constant LCU | 3 |
| 1980s | 343.28 billion constant LCU | 156.43 billion constant LCU | 547.14 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 117.48 billion constant LCU | 61.12 billion constant LCU | 203.84 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 177.31 billion constant LCU | 138.40 billion constant LCU | 206.90 billion constant LCU | 8 |
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 gdfi - general government in Cameroon?
- Gdfi - general government in Cameroon was 197.95 billion constant LCU in 2007, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gdfi - general government recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 547.14 billion constant LCU in 1986.
- What is the lowest gdfi - general government recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.35 billion constant LCU in 1977.
- How does Cameroon rank for gdfi - general government?
- Cameroon ranks 10th out of 29 countries with data for 2007.
- Is gdfi - general government rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 140.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of GDFI - general government (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
General government’s gross domestic fixed investment (gross fixed capital formation) comprises all additions to the stocks of fixed assets (purchases and own-account capital formation), less any sales of second-hand and scrapped fixed assets, by local, state or central government. Most outlays by government on military equipment are excluded. According to 93SNA are outlays on weapons and equipment with no alternative civil use treated as intermediate consumption, and part of government consumption expenditure. Data; constant prices, local currencies.