Financial Markets Depth Index in Cameroon

Cameroon: Financial Markets Depth Index was 0.006 in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
0.006
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
145th
of 183 countries
All-time high
0.0122
in 2012
All-time low
0.0022
in 1985
Years of data
41
1980–2020

Financial Markets Depth Index in Cameroon, 1980–2020

0.0030.0050.0070.010.0131980200020201980: 0.0031981: 0.0031982: 0.0031983: 0.0031984: 0.0021985: 0.0021986: 0.0021987: 0.0021988: 0.0021989: 0.0021990: 0.0021991: 0.0021992: 0.0021993: 0.0031994: 0.0031995: 0.0031996: 0.0031997: 0.0031998: 0.0031999: 0.0032000: 0.0032001: 0.0032002: 0.0032003: 0.0032004: 0.0032005: 0.0042006: 0.0032007: 0.0042008: 0.0042009: 0.0042010: 0.0042011: 0.0072012: 0.0122013: 0.0112014: 0.012015: 0.012016: 0.0092017: 0.0092018: 0.0082019: 0.0062020: 0.006

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2020, financial markets depth index in Cameroon stood at 0.006.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 44.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial markets depth index in Cameroon peaked at 0.0122 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0022, in 1985.

That places Cameroon 145th out of 183 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0.0025 0.0022 0.0029 10
1990s 0.0029 0.0025 0.0032 10
2000s 0.0033 0.0025 0.0042 10
2010s 0.0087 0.0042 0.0122 10
2020s 0.006 0.006 0.006 1

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 142 Belize 0.0079 compare
  2. 143 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.0065 compare
  3. 144 Cambodia 0.0062 compare
  4. 146 Cape Verde 0.0057 compare
  5. 147 Kyrgyzstan 0.0052 compare
  6. 148 Lesotho 0.005 compare

See the full ranking of 192 places β†’

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All data for Cameroon β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is financial markets depth index in Cameroon?
Financial markets depth index in Cameroon was 0.006 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest financial markets depth index recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 0.0122 in 2012.
What is the lowest financial markets depth index recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0022 in 1985.
How does Cameroon rank for financial markets depth index?
Cameroon ranks 145th out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
Is financial markets depth index rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is up 44.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial Markets Depth Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Financial Markets Depth Index
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
192 places, 7,872 data points, 1980–2020
Last refreshed

The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.