Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Cameroon
Cameroon: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 83.18 billion constant LCU in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Cameroon, 1970–2012
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2012, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Cameroon stood at 83.18 billion constant LCU.
The figure is down 18.8% on the previous year and down 46.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Cameroon peaked at 232.19 billion constant LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, -18.50 billion constant LCU, in 1990.
That places Cameroon 34th out of 125 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 33.81 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 31.05 billion constant LCU | -8.2% |
| 1972 | 26.87 billion constant LCU | -13.5% |
| 1973 | 26.69 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 25.06 billion constant LCU | -6.1% |
| 1975 | 49.58 billion constant LCU | +97.8% |
| 1976 | 62.66 billion constant LCU | +26.4% |
| 1977 | 33.75 billion constant LCU | -46.1% |
| 1978 | 12.01 billion constant LCU | -64.4% |
| 1979 | 22.70 billion constant LCU | +89.0% |
| 1980 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 1981 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1982 | -9.47 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1983 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 1984 | -13.57 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1985 | -4.71 billion constant LCU | -65.3% |
| 1986 | -2.50 billion constant LCU | -46.9% |
| 1987 | 17.69 billion constant LCU | -807.0% |
| 1988 | 23.23 billion constant LCU | +31.3% |
| 1989 | 40.86 billion constant LCU | +75.9% |
| 1990 | -18.50 billion constant LCU | -145.3% |
| 1991 | 25.34 billion constant LCU | -237.0% |
| 1992 | 70.89 billion constant LCU | +179.7% |
| 1993 | -6.41 billion constant LCU | -109.0% |
| 1994 | 10.44 billion constant LCU | -263.0% |
| 1995 | 33.30 billion constant LCU | +218.8% |
| 1996 | 18.76 billion constant LCU | -43.7% |
| 1997 | 48.39 billion constant LCU | +158.0% |
| 1998 | 63.14 billion constant LCU | +30.5% |
| 1999 | 67.52 billion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 69.38 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 83.20 billion constant LCU | +19.9% |
| 2002 | 155.03 billion constant LCU | +86.3% |
| 2003 | 113.98 billion constant LCU | -26.5% |
| 2004 | 72.17 billion constant LCU | -36.7% |
| 2005 | 113.59 billion constant LCU | +57.4% |
| 2006 | 116.28 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 201.34 billion constant LCU | +73.2% |
| 2008 | 232.19 billion constant LCU | +15.3% |
| 2009 | 179.14 billion constant LCU | -22.8% |
| 2010 | 146.53 billion constant LCU | -18.2% |
| 2011 | 102.40 billion constant LCU | -30.1% |
| 2012 | 83.18 billion constant LCU | -18.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.42 billion constant LCU | 12.01 billion constant LCU | 62.66 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.15 billion constant LCU | -13.57 billion constant LCU | 40.86 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.29 billion constant LCU | -18.50 billion constant LCU | 70.89 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 133.63 billion constant LCU | 69.38 billion constant LCU | 232.19 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 110.70 billion constant LCU | 83.18 billion constant LCU | 146.53 billion constant LCU | 3 |
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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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7552 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,489 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 3.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 449.42 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 886,423 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -9.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1304 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Cameroon?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Cameroon was 83.18 billion constant LCU in 2012, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 232.19 billion constant LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.50 billion constant LCU in 1990.
- How does Cameroon rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Cameroon ranks 34th out of 125 countries with data for 2012.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.