Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual in Cameroon
Cameroon: Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual was 16.73 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
16.73 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 218.6%
World rank
55th
of 206 countries
All-time high
74.66 % change on previous year
in 1988
All-time low
-403.12 % change on previous year
in 1989
Years of data
58
1968–2025
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual in Cameroon, 1968–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in Cameroon stood at 16.73 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 218.6% on the previous year and down 53.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in Cameroon peaked at 74.66 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -403.12 % change on previous year, in 1989.
Cameroon ranks 55th of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | -1.92 % change on previous year | — |
| 1969 | 11.45 % change on previous year | -695.5% |
| 1970 | 5.95 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 1971 | 12.34 % change on previous year | +107.4% |
| 1972 | -3.19 % change on previous year | -125.8% |
| 1973 | -120.6 % change on previous year | +3685.3% |
| 1974 | -5.01 % change on previous year | -95.8% |
| 1975 | -12.48 % change on previous year | +149.2% |
| 1976 | -6.49 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 1977 | -127.63 % change on previous year | +1866.7% |
| 1978 | 47.99 % change on previous year | -137.6% |
| 1979 | 14.12 % change on previous year | -70.6% |
| 1980 | -224.6 % change on previous year | -1690.5% |
| 1981 | 40.42 % change on previous year | -118.0% |
| 1982 | 39.04 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 0.7699 % change on previous year | -98.0% |
| 1984 | 36.21 % change on previous year | +4602.9% |
| 1985 | -4.31 % change on previous year | -111.9% |
| 1986 | 42.39 % change on previous year | -1082.7% |
| 1987 | -9.81 % change on previous year | -123.1% |
| 1988 | 74.66 % change on previous year | -860.9% |
| 1989 | -403.12 % change on previous year | -639.9% |
| 1990 | -145.38 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 1991 | -39.78 % change on previous year | -72.6% |
| 1992 | 7.28 % change on previous year | -118.3% |
| 1993 | -0.0367 % change on previous year | -100.5% |
| 1994 | 37.44 % change on previous year | -102123.5% |
| 1995 | -28.16 % change on previous year | -175.2% |
| 1996 | -5.63 % change on previous year | -80.0% |
| 1997 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -144.9% |
| 1998 | 15.2 % change on previous year | +501.1% |
| 1999 | 6.64 % change on previous year | -56.3% |
| 2000 | -33.05 % change on previous year | -597.8% |
| 2001 | -17.06 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 2002 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -117.2% |
| 2003 | 22.08 % change on previous year | +652.1% |
| 2004 | 23.42 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2005 | -21.2 % change on previous year | -190.5% |
| 2006 | 48.4 % change on previous year | -328.3% |
| 2007 | -98.58 % change on previous year | -303.7% |
| 2008 | 17.31 % change on previous year | -117.6% |
| 2009 | 72.45 % change on previous year | +318.4% |
| 2010 | -131.5 % change on previous year | -281.5% |
| 2011 | -14.67 % change on previous year | -88.8% |
| 2012 | -46.79 % change on previous year | +218.9% |
| 2013 | -38.33 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 2014 | -11.09 % change on previous year | -71.1% |
| 2015 | 36.08 % change on previous year | -425.4% |
| 2016 | -27.68 % change on previous year | -176.7% |
| 2017 | -18.71 % change on previous year | -32.4% |
| 2018 | -11.64 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 2019 | -14 % change on previous year | +20.2% |
| 2020 | 0.3213 % change on previous year | -102.3% |
| 2021 | 13.01 % change on previous year | +3949.4% |
| 2022 | -51.25 % change on previous year | -493.9% |
| 2023 | 12.29 % change on previous year | -124.0% |
| 2024 | -14.11 % change on previous year | -214.8% |
| 2025 | 16.73 % change on previous year | -218.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.76 % change on previous year | -1.92 % change on previous year | 11.45 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1970s | -19.5 % change on previous year | -127.63 % change on previous year | 47.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -40.84 % change on previous year | -403.12 % change on previous year | 74.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -14.99 % change on previous year | -145.38 % change on previous year | 37.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.67 % change on previous year | -98.58 % change on previous year | 72.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -27.83 % change on previous year | -131.5 % change on previous year | 36.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.83 % change on previous year | -51.25 % change on previous year | 16.73 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 52 Australia 18.32 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Spain 17.83 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Yemen 17.17 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Equatorial Guinea 16.68 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Bahamas 15.46 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Cape Verde 14.31 % 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)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 11.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1728 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 340.75 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth -160.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth -150.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual -3.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 98.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 193,363 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in Cameroon?
- Net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in Cameroon was 16.73 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 74.66 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -403.12 % change on previous year in 1989.
- How does Cameroon rank for net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual?
- Cameroon ranks 55th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.6%. 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 Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.