POL and other energy imports (current US$) in Cameroon
Cameroon: POL and other energy imports (current US$) was 43.66 million current US$ in 2007. ◆ Volatile
POL and other energy imports in Cameroon, 1979–2007
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2007, pol and other energy imports in Cameroon stood at 43.66 million current US$.
That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and down 67.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Cameroon peaked at 198.34 million current US$ in 1981 and was at its lowest, 6.61 million current US$, in 1994.
That places Cameroon 41st out of 50 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports (current US$) in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 103.82 million current US$ | — |
| 1980 | 186.71 million current US$ | +79.8% |
| 1981 | 198.34 million current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1982 | 56.91 million current US$ | -71.3% |
| 1983 | 14.96 million current US$ | -73.7% |
| 1984 | 17.02 million current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1985 | 7.90 million current US$ | -53.6% |
| 1986 | 17.16 million current US$ | +117.3% |
| 1987 | 15.87 million current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1988 | 13.03 million current US$ | -17.9% |
| 1989 | 10.46 million current US$ | -19.7% |
| 1990 | 15.97 million current US$ | +52.6% |
| 1991 | 9.00 million current US$ | -43.6% |
| 1992 | 7.85 million current US$ | -12.8% |
| 1993 | 7.10 million current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1994 | 6.61 million current US$ | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 139.41 million current US$ | +2009.1% |
| 1996 | 151.15 million current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1997 | 136.02 million current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1998 | 148.65 million current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1999 | 12.20 million current US$ | -91.8% |
| 2000 | 23.50 million current US$ | +92.6% |
| 2001 | 62.52 million current US$ | +166.0% |
| 2002 | 57.85 million current US$ | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 53.90 million current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 50.66 million current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2005 | 47.97 million current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 45.63 million current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 43.66 million current US$ | -4.3% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 43.66 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 371.14 million current US$, 12% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 43.66 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 147.40 million current US$, 30% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where POL and other energy imports (current US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +2009.1% | 6.61 million current US$ | 139.41 million current US$ |
| 2001 | +166.0% | 23.50 million current US$ | 62.52 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 103.82 million current US$ | 103.82 million current US$ | 103.82 million current US$ | 1 |
| 1980s | 53.83 million current US$ | 7.90 million current US$ | 198.34 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 63.39 million current US$ | 6.61 million current US$ | 151.15 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.21 million current US$ | 23.50 million current US$ | 62.52 million current US$ | 8 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 38 Central African Republic 49.77 million current US$ compare
- 39 Togo 48.31 million current US$ compare
- 40 Cape Verde 44.31 million current US$ compare
- 42 Burundi 40.00 million current US$ compare
- 43 Sao Tome and Principe 19.83 million current US$ compare
- 44 Gabon 7.10 million current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Cameroon?
- Pol and other energy imports in Cameroon was 43.66 million current 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 198.34 million current US$ in 1981.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.61 million current US$ in 1994.
- How does Cameroon rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Cameroon ranks 41st out of 50 countries with data for 2007.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.9%. 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 (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Petroleum and energy products imports in current US dollars. Values are on cif (includes freight and insurance costs).