Resources statistical capacity in Cameroon

Cameroon: Resources statistical capacity was 15.85 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
15.85 million
Change on year
up 30.7%
World rank
14th
of 146 countries
All-time high
15.85 million
in 2023
All-time low
1.10 million
in 2011
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Cameroon, 2010–2023

05.0M10.0M15.0M2010201620232010: 1.3M2011: 1.1M2012: 5.7M2013: 2.3M2014: 1.3M2015: 2.4M2016: 2.2M2017: 2.7M2018: 4.2M2019: 10.4M2020: 9.0M2021: 6.1M2022: 12.1M2023: 15.9M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for resources statistical capacity in Cameroon is 15.85 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

That represents a change of up 30.7% on the previous year and up 576.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Cameroon peaked at 15.85 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.10 million, in 2011.

Cameroon ranks 14th of 146 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Resources statistical capacity in Cameroon, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Cameroon, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 1.28 million —
2011 1.10 million -14.2%
2012 5.65 million +416.2%
2013 2.34 million -58.5%
2014 1.30 million -44.7%
2015 2.44 million +88.5%
2016 2.19 million -10.4%
2017 2.69 million +22.7%
2018 4.24 million +57.7%
2019 10.42 million +145.9%
2020 9.05 million -13.1%
2021 6.06 million -33.1%
2022 12.13 million +100.3%
2023 15.85 million +30.7%

Cameroon compared with similar countries

  • Cameroon's 15.85 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.64 million, 6.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Cameroon's 15.85 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million, 2.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 3.36 million 1.10 million 10.42 million 10
2020s 10.77 million 6.06 million 15.85 million 4

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 11 Democratic Republic of Congo 16.13 million compare
  2. 12 India 16.08 million compare
  3. 13 Bolivia 15.94 million compare
  4. 15 Nepal 13.96 million compare
  5. 16 Colombia 13.54 million compare
  6. 17 Laos 13.24 million compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Cameroon?
Resources statistical capacity in Cameroon was 15.85 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 15.85 million in 2023.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was 1.10 million in 2011.
How does Cameroon rank for resources statistical capacity?
Cameroon ranks 14th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is up 576.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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