Inflation rates in Cameroon
The inflation rate for consumer prices in Cameroon moved over the past 52 years between -3.2% and 35.1%. For 2021, an inflation rate of 2.3% was calculated.During the observation period from 1969 to 2021, the average inflation rate was 5.7% per year. Overall, the price increase was 1,551.90%. An item that cost 100 Franc in 1969 cost 1,651.90 Franc in the beginning of 2022.
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Performance over the last 52 years compared with the USA
In only a few countries are negative inflation rates achieved. This means that the general price level is declining and consumer prices get cheaper. This is called deflation. In comparison to most other countries, the drastic price increases are no longer average. Usually this is a sign of political and economic turmoil.Performance based on 100% in 1968:
Inflation calculator for Cameroon
Enter any amount, an initial year and an end year here. You will then be provided with the original amount after inflation. Example: 1000 Franc in 1969 corresponds to 16,518.98 Franc at the beginning of 2022 due to inflation.Inflation rates for consumer goods in Cameroon
Historical inflation rates in comparison
| Year | Cameroon | Ø EU | Ø USA | Ø World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.27 % | 2.55 % | 4.70 % | 3.42 % |
| 2020 | 2.44 % | 0.50 % | 1.23 % | 1.92 % |
| 2019 | 2.45 % | 1.63 % | 1.81 % | 2.19 % |
| 2018 | 1.07 % | 1.74 % | 2.44 % | 2.44 % |
| 2017 | 0.64 % | 1.43 % | 2.13 % | 2.19 % |
| 2016 | 0.86 % | 0.18 % | 1.26 % | 1.55 % |
| 2015 | 2.69 % | -0.06 % | 0.12 % | 1.43 % |
| 2014 | 1.83 % | 0.20 % | 1.62 % | 2.35 % |
| 2013 | 2.06 % | 1.22 % | 1.46 % | 2.62 % |
| 2012 | 2.74 % | 2.66 % | 2.07 % | 3.73 % |
| 2011 | 2.94 % | 3.29 % | 3.16 % | 4.82 % |
| 2010 | 1.28 % | 1.53 % | 1.64 % | 3.35 % |
| 2009 | 3.04 % | 0.84 % | -0.36 % | 2.94 % |
| 2008 | 5.34 % | 4.16 % | 3.84 % | 8.95 % |
| 2007 | 0.92 % | 2.51 % | 2.85 % | 4.82 % |
| 2006 | 5.12 % | 2.67 % | 3.23 % | 4.28 % |
| 2005 | 2.01 % | 2.49 % | 3.39 % | 4.11 % |
| 2004 | 0.23 % | 2.29 % | 2.68 % | 3.38 % |
| 2003 | 0.62 % | 2.09 % | 2.27 % | 3.03 % |
| 2002 | 2.83 % | 2.42 % | 1.59 % | 2.83 % |
| 2001 | 4.42 % | 3.37 % | 2.83 % | 3.84 % |
| 2000 | 1.23 % | 3.15 % | 3.38 % | 3.49 % |
| 1999 | 1.87 % | 2.16 % | 2.19 % | 3.08 % |
| 1998 | 3.17 % | 2.42 % | 1.55 % | 5.11 % |
| 1997 | 4.79 % | 3.11 % | 2.34 % | 5.57 % |
| 1996 | 3.92 % | 3.56 % | 2.93 % | 6.55 % |
| 1995 | 9.07 % | 4.43 % | 2.81 % | 9.15 % |
| 1994 | 35.09 % | 4.72 % | 2.61 % | 10.32 % |
| 1993 | -3.21 % | 4.85 % | 2.95 % | 7.51 % |
| 1992 | -0.02 % | 6.22 % | 3.03 % | 7.71 % |
| 1991 | 0.06 % | 5.48 % | 4.23 % | 9.00 % |
| 1990 | 1.10 % | 6.15 % | 5.40 % | 8.13 % |
| 1989 | -1.67 % | 6.26 % | 4.83 % | 7.00 % |
| 1988 | 1.68 % | 4.54 % | 4.08 % | 7.15 % |
| 1987 | 13.14 % | 4.02 % | 3.66 % | 5.76 % |
| 1986 | 7.77 % | 3.68 % | 1.90 % | 5.82 % |
| 1985 | 8.51 % | 5.40 % | 3.55 % | 6.86 % |
| 1984 | 11.37 % | 7.67 % | 4.30 % | 8.12 % |
| 1983 | 16.63 % | 8.67 % | 3.21 % | 8.77 % |
| 1982 | 13.26 % | 9.58 % | 6.13 % | 10.24 % |
| 1981 | 10.73 % | 11.77 % | 10.33 % | 12.47 % |
| 1980 | 9.55 % | 12.91 % | 13.55 % | 13.98 % |
| 1979 | 6.58 % | 8.22 % | 11.25 % | n/a |
| 1978 | 12.46 % | 7.76 % | 7.63 % | n/a |
| 1977 | 14.70 % | 9.77 % | 6.50 % | n/a |
| 1976 | 9.93 % | 9.35 % | 5.74 % | n/a |
| 1975 | 13.55 % | 10.47 % | 9.14 % | n/a |
| 1974 | 17.23 % | 13.16 % | 11.05 % | n/a |
| 1973 | 10.38 % | 7.75 % | 6.18 % | n/a |
| 1972 | 8.09 % | 6.01 % | 3.27 % | n/a |
| 1971 | 4.01 % | 5.24 % | 4.29 % | n/a |
| 1970 | 5.86 % | 4.51 % | 5.84 % | n/a |
| 1969 | -1.10 % | 2.67 % | 5.46 % | n/a |
Data basis: International Monetary Fund, World Bank and OECD Inflation CPI indicator (doi:10.1787/eee82e6e-en)
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