Mining and quarrying, value added in Cameroon
Cameroon: Mining and quarrying, value added was 677.39 billion constant LCU in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Mining and quarrying, value added in Cameroon, 1965–2004
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mining and quarrying, value added in Cameroon is 677.39 billion constant LCU, measured in 2004.
That represents a change of down 5.5% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mining and quarrying, value added in Cameroon peaked at 2.02 trillion constant LCU in 1987 and was at its lowest, 13.42 billion constant LCU, in 1965.
Cameroon ranks 3rd of 45 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mining and quarrying, value added in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 13.42 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1966 | 13.42 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 13.43 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 15.67 billion constant LCU | +16.7% |
| 1969 | 15.67 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 35.81 billion constant LCU | +128.6% |
| 1971 | 76.11 billion constant LCU | +112.5% |
| 1972 | 26.86 billion constant LCU | -64.7% |
| 1973 | 38.05 billion constant LCU | +41.7% |
| 1974 | 51.48 billion constant LCU | +35.3% |
| 1975 | 55.96 billion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 1976 | 44.77 billion constant LCU | -20.0% |
| 1977 | 64.91 billion constant LCU | +45.0% |
| 1978 | 98.49 billion constant LCU | +51.7% |
| 1979 | 496.08 billion constant LCU | +403.7% |
| 1980 | 697.28 billion constant LCU | +40.6% |
| 1981 | 1.05 trillion constant LCU | +51.0% |
| 1982 | 1.13 trillion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 1983 | 1.64 trillion constant LCU | +45.3% |
| 1984 | 1.74 trillion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 1.89 trillion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 1986 | 2.01 trillion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 2.02 trillion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 1.61 trillion constant LCU | -20.1% |
| 1989 | 1.43 trillion constant LCU | -11.0% |
| 1990 | 1.29 trillion constant LCU | -9.8% |
| 1991 | 1.11 trillion constant LCU | -13.8% |
| 1992 | 1.00 trillion constant LCU | -10.0% |
| 1993 | 819.09 billion constant LCU | -18.3% |
| 1994 | 756.84 billion constant LCU | -7.6% |
| 1995 | 679.04 billion constant LCU | -10.3% |
| 1996 | 644.41 billion constant LCU | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 687.19 billion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 1998 | 732.89 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 718.24 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 712.49 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 706.79 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 752.02 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 716.61 billion constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 677.39 billion constant LCU | -5.5% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 677.39 billion constant LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 18.53 billion constant LCU, 36.5× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 677.39 billion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.71 billion constant LCU, 36.2× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mining and quarrying, value added in Cameroon changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +403.7% | 98.49 billion constant LCU | 496.08 billion constant LCU |
| 1970 | +128.6% | 15.67 billion constant LCU | 35.81 billion constant LCU |
| 1971 | +112.5% | 35.81 billion constant LCU | 76.11 billion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.32 billion constant LCU | 13.42 billion constant LCU | 15.67 billion constant LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | 98.85 billion constant LCU | 26.86 billion constant LCU | 496.08 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.52 trillion constant LCU | 697.28 billion constant LCU | 2.02 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 844.65 billion constant LCU | 644.41 billion constant LCU | 1.29 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 713.06 billion constant LCU | 677.39 billion constant LCU | 752.02 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 63.42 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0012 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.18 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 888.22 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 8.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0167 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 30.5 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 3.68 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mining and quarrying, value added in Cameroon?
- Mining and quarrying, value added in Cameroon was 677.39 billion constant LCU in 2004, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 2.02 trillion constant LCU in 1987.
- What is the lowest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.42 billion constant LCU in 1965.
- How does Cameroon rank for mining and quarrying, value added?
- Cameroon ranks 3rd out of 45 countries with data for 2004.
- Is mining and quarrying, value added rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Mining and quarrying, value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Value added in mining and quarrying is defined as the value of output of the mining and quarrying industries less the value of intermediate consumption (intermediate inputs). Mining and quarrying is a subset of industry (ISIC 10-14). Data are in constant local currency.