International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Cameroon
Cameroon: International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items was 144.00 million current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Cameroon, 1995–2020
Source: Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2020, international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Cameroon stood at 144.00 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 38.7% on the previous year and up 82.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Cameroon peaked at 235.00 million current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 21.00 million current US$, in 1996.
That places Cameroon 64th out of 179 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.00 million current US$ | 21.00 million current US$ | 50.00 million current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 85.30 million current US$ | 34.00 million current US$ | 153.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 175.40 million current US$ | 79.00 million current US$ | 235.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 144.00 million current US$ | 144.00 million current US$ | 144.00 million current US$ | 1 |
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More private sector data for Cameroon
- Merchandise exports 5.10 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures exports 6.0% (2023)
- Food exports 22.8% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 9.40 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures imports 51.6% (2023)
- Food imports 21.7% (2023)
- Merchandise trade 24.6% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.74 billion current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 46.5% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 36.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Cameroon?
- International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Cameroon was 144.00 million current US$ in 2020, according to Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism.
- What is the highest international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 235.00 million current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.00 million current US$ in 1996.
- How does Cameroon rank for international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items?
- Cameroon ranks 64th out of 179 countries with data for 2020.
- Is international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism, published as part of International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International tourism expenditures for passenger transport items are expenditures of international outbound visitors in other countries for all services provided during international transportation by nonresident carriers. Also included are passenger services performed within an economy by nonresident carriers. Excluded are passenger services provided to nonresidents by resident carriers within the resident economies; these are included in travel items. In addition to the services covered by passenger fares--including fares that are a part of package tours but excluding cruise fares, which are included in travel--passenger services include such items as charges for excess baggage, vehicles, or other personal accompanying effects and expenditures for food, drink, or other items for which passengers make expenditures while on board carriers. Data are in current U.S. dollars.