POL and other energy imports (constant US$) in Cameroon
Cameroon: POL and other energy imports (constant US$) was 104.35 million constant US$ in 2007. ◆ Volatile
POL and other energy imports in Cameroon, 1979–2007
Source: "World Bank country economists. ". Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2007, pol and other energy imports in Cameroon stood at 104.35 million constant US$.
The figure is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 252.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Cameroon peaked at 105.52 million constant US$ in 1980 and was at its lowest, 4.05 million constant US$, in 1992.
That places Cameroon 22nd out of 41 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports (constant US$) in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 96.22 million constant US$ | — |
| 1980 | 105.52 million constant US$ | +9.7% |
| 1981 | 99.66 million constant US$ | -5.6% |
| 1982 | 31.65 million constant US$ | -68.2% |
| 1983 | 9.16 million constant US$ | -71.1% |
| 1984 | 10.65 million constant US$ | +16.2% |
| 1985 | 5.10 million constant US$ | -52.1% |
| 1986 | 21.92 million constant US$ | +329.8% |
| 1987 | 15.87 million constant US$ | -27.6% |
| 1988 | 16.48 million constant US$ | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 11.05 million constant US$ | -33.0% |
| 1990 | 12.95 million constant US$ | +17.2% |
| 1991 | 11.10 million constant US$ | -14.3% |
| 1992 | 4.05 million constant US$ | -63.5% |
| 1993 | 19.41 million constant US$ | +379.3% |
| 1994 | 11.98 million constant US$ | -38.3% |
| 1995 | 16.84 million constant US$ | +40.6% |
| 1996 | 14.67 million constant US$ | -12.9% |
| 1997 | 29.62 million constant US$ | +101.9% |
| 1998 | 28.31 million constant US$ | -4.4% |
| 1999 | 15.65 million constant US$ | -44.7% |
| 2000 | 55.57 million constant US$ | +255.0% |
| 2001 | 61.12 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 67.24 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 73.96 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 81.36 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 89.49 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 98.44 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 104.35 million constant US$ | +6.0% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 104.35 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 135.75 million constant US$, 77% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 104.35 million constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 104.35 million constant US$, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where POL and other energy imports (constant US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +379.3% | 4.05 million constant US$ | 19.41 million constant US$ |
| 1986 | +329.8% | 5.10 million constant US$ | 21.92 million constant US$ |
| 2000 | +255.0% | 15.65 million constant US$ | 55.57 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 96.22 million constant US$ | 96.22 million constant US$ | 96.22 million constant US$ | 1 |
| 1980s | 32.71 million constant US$ | 5.10 million constant US$ | 105.52 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.46 million constant US$ | 4.05 million constant US$ | 29.62 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 78.94 million constant US$ | 55.57 million constant US$ | 104.35 million constant US$ | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Cameroon?
- Pol and other energy imports in Cameroon was 104.35 million constant US$ in 2007, according to "World Bank country economists. ".
- What is the highest pol and other energy imports recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 105.52 million constant US$ in 1980.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.05 million constant US$ in 1992.
- How does Cameroon rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Cameroon ranks 22nd out of 41 countries with data for 2007.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 252.3%. 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 POL and other energy imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Petroleum and energy products imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.