Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Cameroon
Cameroon: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate was 17.63 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Cameroon, 1976–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Cameroon stood at 17.63 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 379.3% on the previous year and up 215.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Cameroon peaked at 170.91 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -44.38 % change on previous year, in 1980.
Cameroon ranks 34th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 6.23 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 170.91 % change on previous year | +2642.3% |
| 1978 | 56.19 % change on previous year | -67.1% |
| 1979 | 14.24 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 1980 | -44.38 % change on previous year | -411.7% |
| 1981 | 21.53 % change on previous year | -148.5% |
| 1982 | -16.18 % change on previous year | -175.2% |
| 1983 | 6.53 % change on previous year | -140.3% |
| 1984 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -135.2% |
| 1985 | 3.65 % change on previous year | -259.0% |
| 1986 | 100.16 % change on previous year | +2641.1% |
| 1987 | 8.91 % change on previous year | -91.1% |
| 1988 | -20.57 % change on previous year | -330.9% |
| 1989 | -21.34 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 6.7 % change on previous year | -131.4% |
| 1991 | -7.67 % change on previous year | -214.5% |
| 1992 | -12.38 % change on previous year | +61.3% |
| 1993 | 38.5 % change on previous year | -411.1% |
| 1994 | -36.09 % change on previous year | -193.7% |
| 1995 | 23.19 % change on previous year | -164.3% |
| 1996 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 1997 | 0.841 % change on previous year | -73.5% |
| 1998 | 7.05 % change on previous year | +738.4% |
| 1999 | -3.45 % change on previous year | -149.0% |
| 2000 | -8.74 % change on previous year | +153.2% |
| 2001 | 13.98 % change on previous year | -260.0% |
| 2002 | 15.03 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 2003 | 21.02 % change on previous year | +39.9% |
| 2004 | 21.27 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -90.9% |
| 2006 | 3 % change on previous year | +55.6% |
| 2007 | 19.09 % change on previous year | +536.6% |
| 2008 | 24.01 % change on previous year | +25.7% |
| 2009 | -5.78 % change on previous year | -124.1% |
| 2010 | -1.91 % change on previous year | -66.9% |
| 2011 | 13.81 % change on previous year | -822.5% |
| 2012 | -5.39 % change on previous year | -139.0% |
| 2013 | 13.06 % change on previous year | -342.2% |
| 2014 | 14 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 2015 | -15.24 % change on previous year | -208.8% |
| 2016 | 9.75 % change on previous year | -164.0% |
| 2017 | 5.87 % change on previous year | -39.8% |
| 2018 | 12.14 % change on previous year | +106.9% |
| 2019 | -3.06 % change on previous year | -125.2% |
| 2020 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 2021 | 10.38 % change on previous year | -609.0% |
| 2022 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -81.5% |
| 2023 | 12.01 % change on previous year | +525.8% |
| 2024 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 2025 | 17.63 % change on previous year | +379.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 61.89 % change on previous year | 6.23 % change on previous year | 170.91 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 3.6 % change on previous year | -44.38 % change on previous year | 100.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.99 % change on previous year | -36.09 % change on previous year | 38.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.48 % change on previous year | -8.74 % change on previous year | 24.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.3 % change on previous year | -15.24 % change on previous year | 14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.26 % change on previous year | -2.04 % change on previous year | 17.63 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 31 Montenegro 18.31 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Palau 17.94 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Ukraine 17.78 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Djibouti 17.36 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Benin 16.88 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Uzbekistan 16.76 % change on previous year 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)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate -11.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 76.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 150,235 current LCU per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -7.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1057 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 208.51 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1934 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita 381.51 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Cameroon?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Cameroon was 17.63 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 170.91 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -44.38 % change on previous year in 1980.
- How does Cameroon rank for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Cameroon ranks 34th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 215.7%. 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 fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross fixed capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.