Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Cameroon
Cameroon: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -901.05 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Cameroon, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Cameroon stood at -901.05 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Cameroon peaked at -23.21 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, -908.71 million, in 2021.
That places Cameroon 121st out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -257.28 million | — |
| 2006 | -64.43 million | -75.0% |
| 2007 | -197.30 million | +206.2% |
| 2008 | -23.21 million | -88.2% |
| 2009 | -812.35 million | +3399.9% |
| 2010 | -35.29 million | -95.7% |
| 2011 | -466.17 million | +1221.1% |
| 2012 | -809.68 million | +73.7% |
| 2013 | -704.97 million | -12.9% |
| 2014 | -737.64 million | +4.6% |
| 2015 | -638.52 million | -13.4% |
| 2016 | -702.82 million | +10.1% |
| 2017 | -792.58 million | +12.8% |
| 2018 | -657.15 million | -17.1% |
| 2019 | -898.87 million | +36.8% |
| 2020 | -590.77 million | -34.3% |
| 2021 | -908.71 million | +53.8% |
| 2022 | -898.34 million | -1.1% |
| 2023 | -901.05 million | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -270.91 million | -812.35 million | -23.21 million | 5 |
| 2010s | -644.37 million | -898.87 million | -35.29 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -824.72 million | -908.71 million | -590.77 million | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Cameroon?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Cameroon was -901.05 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was -23.21 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -908.71 million in 2021.
- How does Cameroon rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Cameroon ranks 121st out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. 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 Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.