Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Cameroon
Cameroon: Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita was 15.4 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Latest (2018)
15.4
World rank
105th
of 113 countries
All-time high
19.93
in 2014
All-time low
4.3
in 1991
Years of data
7
1991–2018
Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Cameroon, 1991–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Cameroon stood at 15.4.
That represents a change of up 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Cameroon peaked at 19.93 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4.3, in 1991.
That places Cameroon 105th out of 113 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4.3 | — |
| 1998 | 7.1 | +65.1% |
| 2004 | 12.5 | +76.1% |
| 2006 | 13.99 | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 14.4 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 19.93 | +38.4% |
| 2018 | 15.4 | -22.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.7 | 4.3 | 7.1 | 2 |
| 2000s | 13.25 | 12.5 | 13.99 | 2 |
| 2010s | 16.58 | 14.4 | 19.93 | 3 |
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)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual 20.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 3.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0712 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 140.34 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate -0.4354 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 41.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 81,670 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0013 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Cameroon?
- Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Cameroon was 15.4 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 19.93 in 2014.
- What is the lowest modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.3 in 1991.
- How does Cameroon rank for modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita?
- Cameroon ranks 105th out of 113 countries with data for 2018.
- Is modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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