Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Cameroon
Cameroon: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 19.82 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
19.82 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 809.1%
World rank
22nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
48.36 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-28.51 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Cameroon, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Cameroon is 19.82 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 809.1% on the previous year and up 198.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Cameroon peaked at 48.36 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -28.51 % change on previous year, in 1993.
Cameroon ranks 22nd of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 1.6 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 5.34 % change on previous year | +232.9% |
| 1968 | 21.92 % change on previous year | +310.6% |
| 1969 | -2.38 % change on previous year | -110.9% |
| 1970 | 12.89 % change on previous year | -641.6% |
| 1971 | 18.28 % change on previous year | +41.8% |
| 1972 | 16.34 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 1973 | 16.75 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 7.8 % change on previous year | -53.4% |
| 1975 | 48.36 % change on previous year | +519.7% |
| 1976 | 8.67 % change on previous year | -82.1% |
| 1977 | 19.02 % change on previous year | +119.4% |
| 1978 | 38.92 % change on previous year | +104.6% |
| 1979 | 27.48 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 1980 | 8.33 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 1981 | 3.73 % change on previous year | -55.2% |
| 1982 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 1983 | 5.33 % change on previous year | +203.8% |
| 1984 | 12.57 % change on previous year | +135.9% |
| 1985 | 19.06 % change on previous year | +51.6% |
| 1986 | -0.1349 % change on previous year | -100.7% |
| 1987 | -0.1047 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
| 1988 | -27.44 % change on previous year | +26117.4% |
| 1989 | 0.1946 % change on previous year | -100.7% |
| 1990 | 8.95 % change on previous year | +4501.6% |
| 1991 | -18.7 % change on previous year | -308.9% |
| 1992 | 27.55 % change on previous year | -247.4% |
| 1993 | -28.51 % change on previous year | -203.5% |
| 1994 | -12.81 % change on previous year | -55.1% |
| 1995 | 18.76 % change on previous year | -246.4% |
| 1996 | 41.35 % change on previous year | +120.4% |
| 1997 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
| 1998 | -2.5 % change on previous year | -241.8% |
| 1999 | -10.26 % change on previous year | +310.1% |
| 2000 | 18.35 % change on previous year | -278.9% |
| 2001 | 18.22 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 9.85 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 2003 | 4.96 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 2004 | 20.62 % change on previous year | +315.9% |
| 2005 | 10.75 % change on previous year | -47.9% |
| 2006 | 7.99 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 2007 | 30.96 % change on previous year | +287.3% |
| 2008 | 32.07 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 2009 | -23.88 % change on previous year | -174.5% |
| 2010 | 8.4 % change on previous year | -135.2% |
| 2011 | 22.2 % change on previous year | +164.4% |
| 2012 | -5.64 % change on previous year | -125.4% |
| 2013 | 11.32 % change on previous year | -300.7% |
| 2014 | 12.8 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 2015 | -20.16 % change on previous year | -257.6% |
| 2016 | -7.26 % change on previous year | -64.0% |
| 2017 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -136.1% |
| 2018 | 16.01 % change on previous year | +511.8% |
| 2019 | 6.9 % change on previous year | -56.9% |
| 2020 | -19.17 % change on previous year | -377.8% |
| 2021 | 20.65 % change on previous year | -207.7% |
| 2022 | 7.01 % change on previous year | -66.0% |
| 2023 | 5.43 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 2024 | -2.79 % change on previous year | -151.5% |
| 2025 | 19.82 % change on previous year | -809.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.62 % change on previous year | -2.38 % change on previous year | 21.92 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 21.45 % change on previous year | 7.8 % change on previous year | 48.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.33 % change on previous year | -27.44 % change on previous year | 19.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.56 % change on previous year | -28.51 % change on previous year | 41.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.99 % change on previous year | -23.88 % change on previous year | 32.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.72 % change on previous year | -20.16 % change on previous year | 22.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.16 % change on previous year | -19.17 % change on previous year | 20.65 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 19 Sudan 21.54 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Papua New Guinea 21.1 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Guam 20.73 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Uzbekistan 19.15 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Central African Republic 19.01 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Viet Nam 18.86 % 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)
- 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), annual growth rate 9.47 % change on previous year (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$), annual growth rate 6.76 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Cameroon?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Cameroon was 19.82 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 48.36 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -28.51 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Cameroon rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Cameroon ranks 22nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 198.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$), 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 Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.