Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Cameroon
Cameroon: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices was 1,191 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Cameroon, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Cameroon is 1,191, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 9.5% on the previous year and up 242.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Cameroon peaked at 1,417 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 32.96, in 1970.
Cameroon ranks 33rd of 174 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 32.96 | — |
| 1971 | 39.95 | +21.2% |
| 1972 | 44.23 | +10.7% |
| 1973 | 51.73 | +16.9% |
| 1974 | 64.82 | +25.3% |
| 1975 | 41.78 | -35.5% |
| 1976 | 82.3 | +97.0% |
| 1977 | 162.87 | +97.9% |
| 1978 | 201.68 | +23.8% |
| 1979 | 275.85 | +36.8% |
| 1980 | 280.99 | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 285.47 | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 361.6 | +26.7% |
| 1983 | 424.15 | +17.3% |
| 1984 | 436.81 | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 408.88 | -6.4% |
| 1986 | 300.38 | -26.5% |
| 1987 | 225 | -25.1% |
| 1988 | 205.25 | -8.8% |
| 1989 | 227.71 | +10.9% |
| 1990 | 214.46 | -5.8% |
| 1991 | 284.67 | +32.7% |
| 1992 | 200.78 | -29.5% |
| 1993 | 232.94 | +16.0% |
| 1994 | 240.89 | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 303.15 | +25.8% |
| 1996 | 307.38 | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 346.35 | +12.7% |
| 1998 | 406.56 | +17.4% |
| 1999 | 381.55 | -6.2% |
| 2000 | 154.97 | -59.4% |
| 2001 | 201.53 | +30.0% |
| 2002 | 173.01 | -14.1% |
| 2003 | 168.76 | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 134.97 | -20.0% |
| 2005 | 215.57 | +59.7% |
| 2006 | 280.38 | +30.1% |
| 2007 | 474.92 | +69.4% |
| 2008 | 476.58 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 348.17 | -26.9% |
| 2010 | 347.43 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 628.28 | +80.8% |
| 2012 | 630.79 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 804.26 | +27.5% |
| 2014 | 1,028 | +27.8% |
| 2015 | 894.99 | -13.0% |
| 2016 | 1,242 | +38.7% |
| 2017 | 1,417 | +14.1% |
| 2018 | 1,088 | -23.2% |
| 2019 | 1,191 | +9.5% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 1,191 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 215.65, 5.5× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 1,191 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 187.36, 6.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 99.82 | 32.96 | 275.85 | 10 |
| 1980s | 315.62 | 205.25 | 436.81 | 10 |
| 1990s | 291.87 | 200.78 | 406.56 | 10 |
| 2000s | 262.88 | 134.97 | 476.58 | 10 |
| 2010s | 927.15 | 347.43 | 1,417 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Cameroon?
- Gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Cameroon was 1,191 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 1,417 in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.96 in 1970.
- How does Cameroon rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices?
- Cameroon ranks 33rd out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 242.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.