Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Cameroon
Cameroon: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) was 175,008 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
175,008 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
132nd
of 164 countries
All-time high
175,008 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
15,926 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Cameroon, 1961–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2022, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Cameroon stood at 175,008 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 47.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Cameroon peaked at 175,008 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 15,926 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Cameroon 132nd out of 164 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15,926 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 16,411 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1963 | 17,027 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1964 | 17,630 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1965 | 17,987 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1966 | 18,820 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1967 | 19,340 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1968 | 20,607 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1969 | 21,623 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 22,270 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1971 | 22,934 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 23,943 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1973 | 24,286 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1974 | 25,362 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 26,684 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1976 | 27,180 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1977 | 28,735 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1978 | 30,300 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 31,952 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1980 | 35,220 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 1981 | 41,210 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +17.0% |
| 1982 | 44,320 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1983 | 47,438 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1984 | 51,140 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1985 | 55,731 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 59,767 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 56,806 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -5.0% |
| 1988 | 54,191 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1989 | 49,338 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -9.0% |
| 1990 | 48,523 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1991 | 47,540 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 46,897 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 46,216 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 45,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 48,215 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 51,483 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 55,152 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 58,849 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 62,308 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2000 | 66,019 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 70,178 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 74,164 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 78,413 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 82,609 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 85,817 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 90,002 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 94,436 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 98,763 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 102,379 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 107,522 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 113,888 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 119,023 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 124,958 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 132,180 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 139,582 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 145,834 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 150,997 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 157,071 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 162,445 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 163,321 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 169,281 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 175,008 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 175,008 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 364,176 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 48% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 175,008 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 199,392 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 88% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,375 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 15,926 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 21,623 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 26,364 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 22,270 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 31,952 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 49,516 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 35,220 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 59,767 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 51,106 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 45,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 62,308 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 84,278 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 66,019 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 102,379 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 135,350 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 107,522 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 162,445 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 169,203 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 163,321 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 175,008 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 129 Turkmenistan 207,484 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 130 Canada 200,405 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 131 Kazakhstan 186,552 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 133 Australia 174,759 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 134 Venezuela 169,698 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 135 Kyrgyzstan 165,292 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -0.6569 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.7283 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -5.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.5318 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 17.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0156 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Cameroon?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Cameroon was 175,008 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 175,008 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,926 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Cameroon rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Cameroon ranks 132nd out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.