Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) in Cameroon
Cameroon: Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) was 571.11 million FAO, current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
571.11 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
down 9.6%
World rank
2nd
of 53 countries
All-time high
661.97 million FAO, current US$
in 2006
All-time low
6.15 million FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Forest products exports in Cameroon, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, forest products exports in Cameroon stood at 571.11 million FAO, current US$.
The figure is down 9.6% on the previous year and up 91.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, forest products exports in Cameroon peaked at 661.97 million FAO, current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 6.15 million FAO, current US$, in 1961.
Cameroon ranks 2nd of 53 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.15 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 6.30 million FAO, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1963 | 7.42 million FAO, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1964 | 9.60 million FAO, current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1965 | 9.90 million FAO, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1966 | 12.12 million FAO, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1967 | 13.73 million FAO, current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1968 | 18.33 million FAO, current US$ | +33.5% |
| 1969 | 20.15 million FAO, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1970 | 21.30 million FAO, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 22.37 million FAO, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1972 | 24.53 million FAO, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1973 | 55.23 million FAO, current US$ | +125.1% |
| 1974 | 63.93 million FAO, current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1975 | 44.29 million FAO, current US$ | -30.7% |
| 1976 | 73.31 million FAO, current US$ | +65.5% |
| 1977 | 56.53 million FAO, current US$ | -22.9% |
| 1978 | 108.46 million FAO, current US$ | +91.9% |
| 1979 | 144.58 million FAO, current US$ | +33.3% |
| 1980 | 167.63 million FAO, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1981 | 93.85 million FAO, current US$ | -44.0% |
| 1982 | 76.70 million FAO, current US$ | -18.3% |
| 1983 | 58.14 million FAO, current US$ | -24.2% |
| 1984 | 60.05 million FAO, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 97.70 million FAO, current US$ | +62.7% |
| 1986 | 60.04 million FAO, current US$ | -38.5% |
| 1987 | 73.76 million FAO, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 1988 | 112.67 million FAO, current US$ | +52.8% |
| 1989 | 99.83 million FAO, current US$ | -11.4% |
| 1990 | 265.45 million FAO, current US$ | +165.9% |
| 1991 | 234.53 million FAO, current US$ | -11.6% |
| 1992 | 295.60 million FAO, current US$ | +26.0% |
| 1993 | 209.31 million FAO, current US$ | -29.2% |
| 1994 | 299.06 million FAO, current US$ | +42.9% |
| 1995 | 434.12 million FAO, current US$ | +45.2% |
| 1996 | 424.07 million FAO, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 436.16 million FAO, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 268.23 million FAO, current US$ | -38.5% |
| 1999 | 401.79 million FAO, current US$ | +49.8% |
| 2000 | 448.66 million FAO, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2001 | 298.73 million FAO, current US$ | -33.4% |
| 2002 | 350.82 million FAO, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2003 | 387.81 million FAO, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2004 | 384.17 million FAO, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 504.67 million FAO, current US$ | +31.4% |
| 2006 | 661.97 million FAO, current US$ | +31.2% |
| 2007 | 632.24 million FAO, current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 618.85 million FAO, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 556.51 million FAO, current US$ | -10.1% |
| 2010 | 631.87 million FAO, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 571.11 million FAO, current US$ | -9.6% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 571.11 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 20.13 million FAO, current US$, 28.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 571.11 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.22 million FAO, current US$, 61.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.52 million FAO, current US$ | 6.15 million FAO, current US$ | 20.15 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 61.45 million FAO, current US$ | 21.30 million FAO, current US$ | 144.58 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 90.04 million FAO, current US$ | 58.14 million FAO, current US$ | 167.63 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 326.83 million FAO, current US$ | 209.31 million FAO, current US$ | 436.16 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 484.44 million FAO, current US$ | 298.73 million FAO, current US$ | 661.97 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 601.49 million FAO, current US$ | 571.11 million FAO, current US$ | 631.87 million FAO, current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 1 South Africa 1.79 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 3 Congo 379.80 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 4 Gabon 303.68 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 5 Cote d'Ivoire 279.13 million FAO, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is forest products exports in Cameroon?
- Forest products exports in Cameroon was 571.11 million FAO, current US$ in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest forest products exports recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 661.97 million FAO, current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest forest products exports recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.15 million FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Cameroon rank for forest products exports?
- Cameroon ranks 2nd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is forest products exports rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Forest products exports (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Forest products exports. Data are in current U.S. dollars.