The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Cameroon was worth 38 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Cameroon represents 0.03 percent of the world economy. GDP in Cameroon averaged 12.40 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 38.50 USD Billion in 2018 and a record low of 0.62 USD Billion in 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides the latest reported value for - Cameroon GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Cameroon decreased to 323 XAF Billion in the third quarter of 2019 from 345.50 XAF Billion in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Cameroon averaged 266.17 XAF Billion from 2016 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 345.50 XAF Billion in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 193.70 XAF Billion in the first quarter of 2017. This page provides - Cameroon Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cameroon is the 123 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Cameroon averaged 115.08 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 123 in 2019 and a record low of 109 in 2007. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Cameroon Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Cameroon remained unchanged at 2.45 percent in 2017 from 2.45 percent in 2016. Deposit Interest Rate in Cameroon averaged 5.44 percent from 1980 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 8.08 percent in 1994 and a record low of 2.45 percent in 2015. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Cameroon.

The Sales Tax Rate in Cameroon stands at 19.25 percent. In Cameroon, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Cameroon. This page provides - Cameroon Sales Tax Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in Cameroon stands at 20.40 percent. Social Security Rate in Cameroon averaged 19.35 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 20.40 percent in 2016 and a record low of 19 percent in 2005. In Cameroon, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Cameroon because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Cameroon Social Security Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports of Kerosene in India remained unchanged at 0 TONNE Million in March from 0 TONNE Million in February of 2020. Imports of Kerosene in India averaged 0 TONNE Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 0.04 TONNE Million in April of 2015 and a record low of 0 TONNE Million in June of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for India Imports of Kerosene.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Cameroon increased to 1269.70 XAF Billion in the third quarter of 2019 from 1206 XAF Billion in the second quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Cameroon averaged 1097.75 XAF Billion from 2016 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1328.40 XAF Billion in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 969.40 XAF Billion in the fourth quarter of 2017. This page provides - Cameroon Gross Fixed Capital Formation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cameroon recorded a Current Account deficit of 3.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Cameroon averaged -3.44 percent from 1977 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1.38 percent in 2007 and a record low of -7.26 percent in 1987. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Cameroon Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports of Metalliferous Ores & Metal Scrap in Japan decreased to 247733.59 JPY Million in March from 270057.04 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Metalliferous Ores & Metal Scrap in Japan averaged 163563.42 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 362579.18 JPY Million in May of 2013 and a record low of 54634.91 JPY Million in February of 1994. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Metalliferous Ores & Metal Scrap.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Cameroon increased by 73.80 XAF Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in Cameroon averaged 26.98 XAF Billion from 2016 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 204.70 XAF Billion in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of -308.30 XAF Billion in the first quarter of 2017. This page provides - Cameroon Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Cameroon was last recorded at 3.25 percent. Interest Rate in Cameroon averaged 3.40 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.25 percent in July of 2009 and a record low of 2.45 percent in July of 2015. Cameroon is a member of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC). In CEMAC, interest rates decisions are taken by the Bank of Central African States’ Monetary Policy Committee. The Bank of Central African States’ official rate is the prime lending rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Cameroon Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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