Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Cameroon
Cameroon: Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 9.47 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Cameroon, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Cameroon is 9.47 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 18.9% on the previous year and up 59.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Cameroon peaked at 38.07 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -10.46 % change on previous year, in 1988.
That places Cameroon 59th out of 185 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 6.98 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 9.46 % change on previous year | +35.5% |
| 1968 | 13.07 % change on previous year | +38.2% |
| 1969 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -45.0% |
| 1970 | 10.08 % change on previous year | +40.2% |
| 1971 | 13.21 % change on previous year | +31.0% |
| 1972 | 12.52 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1973 | 9.7 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 1974 | 15.49 % change on previous year | +59.7% |
| 1975 | 24.56 % change on previous year | +58.6% |
| 1976 | 15.15 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 1977 | 18.16 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 1978 | 28.28 % change on previous year | +55.7% |
| 1979 | 22.75 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 1980 | 3.72 % change on previous year | -83.7% |
| 1981 | 38.07 % change on previous year | +923.9% |
| 1982 | 7.07 % change on previous year | -81.4% |
| 1983 | 25.05 % change on previous year | +254.1% |
| 1984 | 20.22 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 1985 | 21.22 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 8.36 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 1987 | -0.4506 % change on previous year | -105.4% |
| 1988 | -10.46 % change on previous year | +2221.3% |
| 1989 | -6.4 % change on previous year | -38.8% |
| 1990 | -4.46 % change on previous year | -30.3% |
| 1991 | -2.93 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 1992 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -59.8% |
| 1993 | 36.96 % change on previous year | -3240.8% |
| 1994 | 8.59 % change on previous year | -76.8% |
| 1995 | 9.07 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 8.17 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 1997 | 9.34 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 1998 | 9.37 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 6.85 % change on previous year | -26.9% |
| 2000 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 2001 | 9.99 % change on previous year | +90.4% |
| 2002 | 8.93 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 2003 | 6.32 % change on previous year | -29.2% |
| 2004 | 6.54 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 2006 | 4.34 % change on previous year | +28.5% |
| 2007 | 5.38 % change on previous year | +24.2% |
| 2008 | 11.9 % change on previous year | +121.0% |
| 2009 | 6.38 % change on previous year | -46.4% |
| 2010 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 2011 | 6.64 % change on previous year | +114.6% |
| 2012 | 5.85 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2013 | 8.32 % change on previous year | +42.2% |
| 2014 | 9.13 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 2015 | 5.94 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 2016 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2017 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 6.57 % change on previous year | +50.7% |
| 2019 | 5.26 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 2020 | 0.5673 % change on previous year | -89.2% |
| 2021 | 6.82 % change on previous year | +1101.7% |
| 2022 | 9.68 % change on previous year | +42.0% |
| 2023 | 8.65 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2024 | 7.96 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 2025 | 9.47 % change on previous year | +18.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.18 % change on previous year | 6.98 % change on previous year | 13.07 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 16.99 % change on previous year | 9.7 % change on previous year | 28.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.64 % change on previous year | -10.46 % change on previous year | 38.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.98 % change on previous year | -4.46 % change on previous year | 36.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.84 % change on previous year | 3.37 % change on previous year | 11.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.95 % change on previous year | 3.09 % change on previous year | 9.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.19 % change on previous year | 0.5673 % change on previous year | 9.68 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,313 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 14.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.06 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 2,097 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 618.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita 1.22 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 6.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8192 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Cameroon?
- Gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Cameroon was 9.47 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 38.07 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.46 % change on previous year in 1988.
- How does Cameroon rank for gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Cameroon ranks 59th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.3%. 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 national expenditure (current LCU), 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 national expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.