Other taxes in Cameroon

Cameroon: Other taxes was 0.5% in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
0.5%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
155th
of 190 countries
All-time high
4.7%
in 2006
All-time low
0.5%
in 2013
Years of data
15
2005–2019

Other taxes in Cameroon, 2005–2019

0123452005201220192005: 4.5 % of profits2006: 4.7 % of profits2007: 4.7 % of profits2008: 4.7 % of profits2009: 0.6 % of profits2010: 0.6 % of profits2011: 0.6 % of profits2012: 0.6 % of profits2013: 0.5 % of profits2014: 0.5 % of profits2015: 0.5 % of profits2016: 0.5 % of profits2017: 0.5 % of profits2018: 0.5 % of profits2019: 0.5 % of profits

Source: World Bank. Measured in % of profits.

Analysis

The most recent figure for other taxes in Cameroon is 0.5%, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.

The figure is down 16.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other taxes in Cameroon peaked at 4.7% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2013.

That places Cameroon 155th out of 190 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Other taxes in Cameroon, year by year

Annual values for Other taxes (% of profits) in Cameroon, 2005 to 2019.
Year % of profits Change
2005 4.5% —
2006 4.7% +4.4%
2007 4.7% +0.0%
2008 4.7% +0.0%
2009 0.6% -87.2%
2010 0.6% +0.0%
2011 0.6% +0.0%
2012 0.6% +0.0%
2013 0.5% -16.7%
2014 0.5% +0.0%
2015 0.5% +0.0%
2016 0.5% +0.0%
2017 0.5% +0.0%
2018 0.5% +0.0%
2019 0.5% +0.0%

Cameroon compared with similar countries

  • Cameroon's 0.5% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.2%, 12% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Cameroon's 0.5% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.9%, 13% of the median. (47 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.8% 0.6% 4.7% 5
2010s 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 10

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 155 Malta 0.5% compare
  2. 155 Montenegro 0.5% compare
  3. 155 Portugal 0.5% compare

See the full ranking of 190 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other taxes in Cameroon?
Other taxes in Cameroon was 0.5% in 2019, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest other taxes recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 4.7% in 2006.
What is the lowest other taxes recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2013.
How does Cameroon rank for other taxes?
Cameroon ranks 155th out of 190 countries with data for 2019.
Is other taxes rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Other taxes (% of profits). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other taxes (% of profits)
Unit
% of profits
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
190 places, 2,789 data points, 2005–2019
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The other taxes measures all other taxes and fees that are borne by the business in the second year of operation, expressed as a share of commercial pro?t. This includes property taxes, turnover taxes and other taxes (such as municipal fees and vehicle taxes).