Cameroon 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$36.10 billion
↑ 6.76% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$1,496.09
↑ 3.77% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.54%
↓ 0.99pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.64%
↓ 0.23pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $33.81 billion | $36.10 billion | +6.76% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,441.72 | $1,496.09 | +3.77% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.54% | 3.54% | -0.99pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 0.87% | 0.64% | -0.23pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.53% | 3.57% | +0.04pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $36.10 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,496.09
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 3.54%
- Gross National Income
- $35.44 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.64%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 1.03%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.57%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -2.63%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Cameroon's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $36.10 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Cameroon for 2017 is $1,496.09. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Cameroon for 2017 is 0.64%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Cameroon's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 3.54%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Cameroon for 2017 is 3.57%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.