GDP per Capita: Cameroon

Analysis# Cameroon GDP per Capita Cameroon's GDP per capita reached $2,195.01 in 2026, marking an all-time high and representing a 110% increase since 1980. The figure stands dramatically above the nation's low point of $687.01 in 2000, demonstrating substantial economic recovery over the past quarter-century. Despite this long-term growth trajectory, the metric remains modest by global standards, reflecting Cameroon's position as a lower-middle-income economy. The most significant turning point occurred in the early 2000s, when GDP per capita began climbing from its 2000 nadir. Recent years show accelerating momentum, with growth averaging roughly $150 annually from 2022 through 2026. This upward trajectory suggests continued economic expansion, though sustainability depends on factors including commodity prices, political stability, and infrastructure development.