Defense expenditure in Cameroon
Cameroon: Defense expenditure was 210.64 current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Defense expenditure in Cameroon, 1996–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 210.64 current LCU for defense expenditure in 2011.
The figure is up 8.3% on the previous year and down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, defense expenditure in Cameroon peaked at 111.59 billion current LCU in 2004 and was at its lowest, 116.42 current LCU, in 2005.
Cameroon ranks 24th of 29 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Defense expenditure in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 57.80 billion current LCU | — |
| 1997 | 78.30 billion current LCU | +35.5% |
| 1998 | 78.30 billion current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 85.46 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 84.62 billion current LCU | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 95.51 billion current LCU | +12.9% |
| 2002 | 99.51 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 101.89 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 111.59 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 2005 | 116.42 current LCU | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 145.52 current LCU | +25.0% |
| 2007 | 157.88 current LCU | +8.5% |
| 2008 | 168.09 current LCU | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 181.09 current LCU | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 194.55 current LCU | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 210.64 current LCU | +8.3% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 210.64 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.15 billion current LCU, 0% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 210.64 current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.55 billion current LCU, 0% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Defense expenditure in Cameroon changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -100.0% | 111.59 billion current LCU | 116.42 current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 74.97 billion current LCU | 57.80 billion current LCU | 85.46 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 2000s | 49.31 billion current LCU | 116.42 current LCU | 111.59 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 202.59 current LCU | 194.55 current LCU | 210.64 current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
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Frequently asked questions
- What is defense expenditure in Cameroon?
- Defense expenditure in Cameroon was 210.64 current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest defense expenditure recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 111.59 billion current LCU in 2004.
- What is the lowest defense expenditure recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 116.42 current LCU in 2005.
- How does Cameroon rank for defense expenditure?
- Cameroon ranks 24th out of 29 countries with data for 2011.
- Is defense expenditure rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Defense expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Defense expenditures for NATO countries are based on the NATO definition, which covers military-related expenditures of the defense ministry (including recruiting, training, construction, and the purchase of military supplies and equipment) and other ministries. Civilian-type expenditures of the defense ministry are excluded. Military assistance is included in the expenditures of the donor country, and purchases of military equipment on credit are included at the time the debt is incurred, not at the time of payment. Data for other countries generally cover expenditures of the ministry of defense (excluded are expenditures on public order and safety, which are classified separately). Data are in current local currency.