National Savings: Cameroon
Cameroon's national savings is currently 18.431 % of GDP as of 2026. # Cameroon National Savings Cameroon's national savings reached 18.
Current (2026)
18.431 % of GDP
+3.8% y/y
Peak (2007)
19.133 % of GDP
Low (2020)
13.512 % of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
2004–2026 · 23 pts
National Savings — Cameroon
2004 — 2026
National Savings — Cameroon
Analysis# Cameroon National Savings
Cameroon's national savings reached 18.431% of GDP in 2026, reflecting a modest recovery from recent lows. The country peaked at 19.133% in 2007 before entering a prolonged period of weakness. Since 2004, national savings have grown 9.8% overall, though the path has been volatile and frequently below historical averages.
The most significant downturn occurred in 2020, when savings plummeted to 13.512% of GDP amid global economic disruption. Recovery has been consistent since then, with savings climbing 4.9 percentage points over five years. The upward momentum from 2021 onwards suggests strengthening domestic investment capacity, though current levels remain 0.7 percentage points below the 2007 peak.
Historical Data
23 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18.431 % of GDP | +3.76% |
| 2025 | 17.763 % of GDP | +5.57% |
| 2024 | 16.826 % of GDP | +9.47% |
| 2023 | 15.37 % of GDP | -1.53% |
| 2022 | 15.609 % of GDP | +12.05% |
| 2021 | 13.931 % of GDP | +3.10% |
| 2020 | 13.512 % of GDP | -6.17% |
| 2019 | 14.401 % of GDP | -8.33% |
| 2018 | 15.71 % of GDP | -3.56% |
| 2017 | 16.29 % of GDP | -1.00% |
| 2016 | 16.454 % of GDP | +14.93% |
| 2015 | 14.316 % of GDP | -6.08% |
| 2014 | 15.242 % of GDP | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 15.268 % of GDP | +1.01% |
| 2012 | 15.116 % of GDP | -2.90% |
| 2011 | 15.567 % of GDP | -3.29% |
| 2010 | 16.096 % of GDP | -3.82% |
| 2009 | 16.736 % of GDP | -4.90% |
| 2008 | 17.599 % of GDP | -8.02% |
| 2007 | 19.133 % of GDP | +0.55% |
Show all 23 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 19.028 % of GDP | +12.55% |
| 2005 | 16.907 % of GDP | +0.73% |
| 2004 | 16.784 % of GDP | — |
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