Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Cameroon
Cameroon: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 981.56 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Cameroon, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Cameroon stood at 981.56 million current US$. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 209.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Cameroon peaked at 981.56 million current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, -42.57 million current US$, in 1990.
Cameroon ranks 72nd of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.58 million current US$ | 14.09 million current US$ | 65.61 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.69 million current US$ | -16.48 million current US$ | 84.32 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 58.94 million current US$ | -42.57 million current US$ | 186.25 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 286.22 million current US$ | 96.93 million current US$ | 622.49 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 357.67 million current US$ | 258.04 million current US$ | 503.45 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 745.08 million current US$ | 415.58 million current US$ | 981.56 million current US$ | 6 |
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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)
- 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)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 764.54 (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 981.56 million current US$ in 2025, 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 981.56 million current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -42.57 million current US$ in 1990.
- How does Cameroon rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Cameroon ranks 72nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 209.7%. 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) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.