Gross national savings, including net current transfers in Cameroon
Cameroon: Gross national savings, including net current transfers was 1.71 trillion constant LCU in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2006)
1.71 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 31.5%
World rank
2nd
of 40 countries
All-time high
1.90 trillion constant LCU
in 1985
All-time low
-62.25 billion constant LCU
in 1977
Years of data
37
1970–2006
Gross national savings, including net current transfers in Cameroon, 1970–2006
Source: "World Bank country economists. ". Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national savings, including net current transfers in Cameroon is 1.71 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2006.
That represents a change of up 31.5% on the previous year and up 92.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national savings, including net current transfers in Cameroon peaked at 1.90 trillion constant LCU in 1985 and was at its lowest, -62.25 billion constant LCU, in 1977.
That places Cameroon 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national savings, including net current transfers in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 211.19 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 178.72 billion constant LCU | -15.4% |
| 1972 | 223.86 billion constant LCU | +25.3% |
| 1973 | 180.41 billion constant LCU | -19.4% |
| 1974 | 271.66 billion constant LCU | +50.6% |
| 1975 | 308.56 billion constant LCU | +13.6% |
| 1976 | 242.25 billion constant LCU | -21.5% |
| 1977 | -62.25 billion constant LCU | -125.7% |
| 1978 | 646.93 billion constant LCU | -1139.3% |
| 1979 | 691.76 billion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 1980 | 540.39 billion constant LCU | -21.9% |
| 1981 | 843.75 billion constant LCU | +56.1% |
| 1982 | 1.24 trillion constant LCU | +46.6% |
| 1983 | 1.38 trillion constant LCU | +11.7% |
| 1984 | 1.69 trillion constant LCU | +22.6% |
| 1985 | 1.90 trillion constant LCU | +12.3% |
| 1986 | 1.77 trillion constant LCU | -6.8% |
| 1987 | 1.31 trillion constant LCU | -26.2% |
| 1988 | 1.42 trillion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 1989 | 1.52 trillion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 1.18 trillion constant LCU | -22.2% |
| 1991 | 1.17 trillion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 1.11 trillion constant LCU | -5.1% |
| 1993 | 928.14 billion constant LCU | -16.7% |
| 1994 | 848.79 billion constant LCU | -8.5% |
| 1995 | 870.75 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 888.45 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 897.55 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 1.18 trillion constant LCU | +31.8% |
| 1999 | 1.23 trillion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 1.06 trillion constant LCU | -14.3% |
| 2001 | 1.15 trillion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 1.02 trillion constant LCU | -11.1% |
| 2003 | 1.22 trillion constant LCU | +19.3% |
| 2004 | 1.33 trillion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 1.30 trillion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 1.71 trillion constant LCU | +31.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 289.31 billion constant LCU | -62.25 billion constant LCU | 691.76 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.36 trillion constant LCU | 540.39 billion constant LCU | 1.90 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.03 trillion constant LCU | 848.79 billion constant LCU | 1.23 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.25 trillion constant LCU | 1.02 trillion constant LCU | 1.71 trillion constant LCU | 7 |
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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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7552 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,489 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 3.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 449.42 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 886,423 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -9.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1304 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national savings, including net current transfers in Cameroon?
- Gross national savings, including net current transfers in Cameroon was 1.71 trillion constant LCU in 2006, according to "World Bank country economists. ".
- What is the highest gross national savings, including net current transfers recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 1.90 trillion constant LCU in 1985.
- What is the lowest gross national savings, including net current transfers recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -62.25 billion constant LCU in 1977.
- How does Cameroon rank for gross national savings, including net current transfers?
- Cameroon ranks 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2006.
- Is gross national savings, including net current transfers rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from "World Bank country economists. ", published as part of Gross national savings, including net current transfers (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national savings, including net current transfers is equal to gross domestic savings plus net income and net current transfers from abroad. Data are in constant local currency.