Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Cameroon

Cameroon: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 17.15 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
17.15 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 78.9%
World rank
49th
of 164 countries
All-time high
35.08 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-43.8 % change on previous year
in 1994
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Cameroon, 1971–2024

-40-2002040197119972024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Cameroon recorded 17.15 % change on previous year for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in 2024.

That represents a change of up 78.9% on the previous year and up 675.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Cameroon peaked at 35.08 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -43.8 % change on previous year, in 1994.

That places Cameroon 49th out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 18.19 % change on previous year 3.63 % change on previous year 35.08 % change on previous year 9
1980s 5.8 % change on previous year -8.69 % change on previous year 25.15 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.82 % change on previous year -43.8 % change on previous year 22.95 % change on previous year 10
2000s 9.73 % change on previous year -14.98 % change on previous year 29.44 % change on previous year 10
2010s 2.29 % change on previous year -11.88 % change on previous year 10.83 % change on previous year 10
2020s 5.31 % change on previous year -6.87 % change on previous year 17.15 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 46 Pakistan 17.85 % change on previous year compare
  2. 47 Republic of Moldova 17.34 % change on previous year compare
  3. 48 Cabo Verde 17.23 % change on previous year compare
  4. 50 Bulgaria 17.09 % change on previous year compare
  5. 51 Botswana 16.94 % change on previous year compare
  6. 52 Kenya 16.84 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Cameroon?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Cameroon was 17.15 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 35.08 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was -43.8 % change on previous year in 1994.
How does Cameroon rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Cameroon ranks 49th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is up 675.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
208 places, 10,048 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.