Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU) in Cameroon
Cameroon: Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU) was 50.80 billion current LCU in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Claims on private sector, flow in Cameroon, 1980–2007
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for claims on private sector, flow in Cameroon is 50.80 billion current LCU, measured in 2007.
That represents a change of up 90.4% on the previous year and up 1,853.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on private sector, flow in Cameroon peaked at 142.60 billion current LCU in 1983 and was at its lowest, -382.47 billion current LCU, in 1992.
Cameroon ranks 17th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU) in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 63.70 billion current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 117.90 billion current LCU | +85.1% |
| 1982 | 124.10 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 142.60 billion current LCU | +14.9% |
| 1984 | 55.00 billion current LCU | -61.4% |
| 1985 | 47.33 billion current LCU | -13.9% |
| 1986 | 78.07 billion current LCU | +64.9% |
| 1987 | 90.20 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 1988 | -8.20 billion current LCU | -109.1% |
| 1989 | -115.93 billion current LCU | +1313.8% |
| 1990 | -9.76 billion current LCU | -91.6% |
| 1991 | -4.84 billion current LCU | -50.4% |
| 1992 | -382.47 billion current LCU | +7802.3% |
| 1993 | -44.30 billion current LCU | -88.4% |
| 1994 | -77.60 billion current LCU | +75.2% |
| 1995 | 19.10 billion current LCU | -124.6% |
| 1996 | -57.20 billion current LCU | -399.5% |
| 1997 | 2.60 billion current LCU | -104.5% |
| 1998 | 99.40 billion current LCU | +3723.1% |
| 1999 | 43.40 billion current LCU | -56.3% |
| 2000 | 62.95 billion current LCU | +45.0% |
| 2001 | 65.00 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 70.65 billion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 60.55 billion current LCU | -14.3% |
| 2004 | 10.03 billion current LCU | -83.4% |
| 2005 | 82.11 billion current LCU | +718.6% |
| 2006 | 26.68 billion current LCU | -67.5% |
| 2007 | 50.80 billion current LCU | +90.4% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 50.80 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.53 billion current LCU, 2.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 50.80 billion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 16.49 billion current LCU, 3.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -7802.3% | -4.84 billion current LCU | -382.47 billion current LCU |
| 1998 | +3723.1% | 2.60 billion current LCU | 99.40 billion current LCU |
| 1989 | -1313.8% | -8.20 billion current LCU | -115.93 billion current LCU |
| 2005 | +718.6% | 10.03 billion current LCU | 82.11 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 59.48 billion current LCU | -115.93 billion current LCU | 142.60 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -41.17 billion current LCU | -382.47 billion current LCU | 99.40 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 53.60 billion current LCU | 10.03 billion current LCU | 82.11 billion current LCU | 8 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More financial sector data for Cameroon
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 27.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0753 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 21.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.055 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 27.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0753 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 21.26 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is claims on private sector, flow in Cameroon?
- Claims on private sector, flow in Cameroon was 50.80 billion current LCU in 2007, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on private sector, flow recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 142.60 billion current LCU in 1983.
- What is the lowest claims on private sector, flow recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -382.47 billion current LCU in 1992.
- How does Cameroon rank for claims on private sector, flow?
- Cameroon ranks 17th out of 50 countries with data for 2007.
- Is claims on private sector, flow rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,853.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files, published as part of Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Change in domestic credit to the private sector covers changes in claims on private non-financial corporations, households, and non-profit institutions. Data; Annual flow, local currencies.