The IMF foresees a gradual recovery of the Cameroonian economy, provided that the announced reforms are concretely implemented, particularly in the mining sector and infrastructure.
Cameroon could return to a more dynamic growth trajectory in the coming years. This is the analysis of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which however conditions this outlook on the effective implementation of structural reforms and a real diversification of the economy.
In its end-of-mission statement under Article IV for 2026, the institution projects gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 3,1 % in 2025, then 3,3 % in 2026. In the longer term, economic activity would gradually gain momentum to reach 4,6 % by 2031.
This scenario relies largely on the expected boom in the mining sector, which is set to play a driving role in the country’s economic transformation. Added to this are a strengthening of public investment and progress in resolving persistent constraints, particularly in the energy sector.
For the IMF, the challenge is now clear: to transform intentions into actions in order to remove structural bottlenecks and establish sustainable growth.
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