Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per in Cameroon
Cameroon: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per was 81,271 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
81,271 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
158th
of 192 countries
All-time high
81,271 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
9,534 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1968
Years of data
59
1965–2023
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per in Cameroon, 1965–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 81,271 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), per in 2023. That is the highest value across all 59 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 42.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), per in Cameroon peaked at 81,271 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9,534 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1968.
Cameroon ranks 158th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 12,205 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1966 | 12,768 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1967 | 11,375 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -10.9% |
| 1968 | 9,534 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -16.2% |
| 1969 | 9,775 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 10,572 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1971 | 10,992 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1972 | 12,422 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 1973 | 12,697 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 13,944 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1975 | 15,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1976 | 15,157 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 1977 | 17,298 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 21,651 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +25.2% |
| 1979 | 23,440 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 1980 | 22,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 1981 | 26,617 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +18.0% |
| 1982 | 29,170 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1983 | 31,561 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1984 | 32,867 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 35,789 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1986 | 38,126 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1987 | 37,021 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 34,494 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 1989 | 33,402 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 31,468 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.8% |
| 1991 | 30,132 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 28,333 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.0% |
| 1993 | 26,616 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 1994 | 27,115 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 27,739 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 28,698 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 29,656 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 31,034 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 32,274 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 33,439 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 34,898 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 36,747 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 38,683 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 42,009 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 42,780 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 44,153 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 46,080 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 47,966 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 49,298 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 50,765 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 52,562 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 54,716 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 57,182 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 59,912 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 62,594 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 65,233 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 67,489 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 70,385 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 72,807 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 73,315 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 75,689 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 78,488 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 81,271 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,131 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9,534 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 12,768 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 5 |
| 1970s | 15,372 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10,572 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 23,440 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 32,160 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 22,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 38,126 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 29,307 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 26,616 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 32,274 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 41,605 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 33,439 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 49,298 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 61,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 50,765 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 72,807 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 77,191 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 73,315 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 81,271 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 155 Algeria 86,110 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 156 Angola 81,933 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 157 Kazakhstan 81,517 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 159 Lao People's Democratic Republic 78,662 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 160 Vanuatu 75,525 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 161 Tanzania, United Republic of 73,396 constant 2015 US$ 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)
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 461,868 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate 2.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 10.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9198 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 1,814 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 5.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 535.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 1.06 million current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), per in Cameroon?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), per in Cameroon was 81,271 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), per recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 81,271 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), per recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,534 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1968.
- How does Cameroon rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), per?
- Cameroon ranks 158th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), per rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.1%. 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$) 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$) 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.