Cameroon
Government finance and price level data from the World Bank WDI.
Government finances
Central government data (World Bank WDI). Not directly comparable with EU Maastricht figures which use general government.
Government debt
79.5% GDP
1999
Govt expenditure
12.4% GDP
2021
Budget deficit
2.8% GDP
2021
Price level
Cameroon is 65.9% cheaper than the USA overall (2025). Index: USA = 100.
Overall price level
34.1(USA=100)
2025
Source: World Bank WDI (PA.NUS.PPP / PA.NUS.FCRF × 100). GDP price level only.
Government debt since 1995
| Year | Debt (% GDP) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 106.3 | — |
| 1998 | 84.8 | -21.5 |
| 1999 | 79.5 | -5.4 |
Data sources
| Dataset | Source | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Govt debt / expenditure / revenue / surplus | World Bank WDI (GC.* indicators) | 2000–2024 |
| Price level index (USA=100) | World Bank WDI PPP/XR ratio | 1990–2023 |
| Labour tax wedge | Eurostat earn_nt_taxrate | EEA/EU only |
| Statutory tax rates | OECD / EC Taxation Trends 2024 | EU+EFTA only |