Economy · Central Africa
Cameroon GDP per Capita
$2,125as of 2026+7.8% vs 2025
Gross domestic product divided by mid-year population, in current US dollars. Source: IMF MACRO FINANCIAL. Updated June 29, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | GDP per Capita |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,125 |
| 2025 | $1,972 |
| 2024 | $1,830 |
| 2023 | $1,720 |
| 2022 | $1,605 |
| 2021 | $1,672 |
| 2020 | $1,556 |
| 2019 | $1,555 |
| 2018 | $1,611 |
| 2017 | $1,496 |
| 2016 | $1,442 |
| 2015 | $1,415 |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=CM&metric_key=gdp_per_capita_usd" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"GDP per Capita across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | GDP per Capita |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | $1,556 |
| Kenya | $2,714 |
| South Africa | $7,503 |
| Egypt | $3,904 |
| Ghana | $3,314 |
| Ethiopia | $1,081 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cameroon's GDP per capita?
Cameroon's GDP per capita is $2,125 as of 2026, according to IMF MACRO FINANCIAL.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from IMF MACRO FINANCIAL and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Cameroon GDP per Capita data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=CM&metric_key=gdp_per_capita_usd with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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