Bank Borrowers Statistics in Cameroon (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, commercial bank borrowers in Cameroon came to 37.2 per 1,000 adults in 2020. Up from 33.5 per 1,000 adults in 2019 to 37.2 per 1,000 adults in 2020. Cameroon ranks #21 of 33 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #86 of 101 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2020)
- 37.2 per 1,000 adults (2020)
- Bank Borrowers in Cameroon as of 2020, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2019
- +10.9% (2020)
- Up from 33.5 per 1,000 adults in 2019 to 37.2 per 1,000 adults in 2020.
- CAGR 2009–2020
- +12.8% per year (2020)
- Compound annual growth rate from 9.9 per 1,000 adults in 2009 to 37.2 per 1,000 adults in 2020.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2009)
- 9.9 per 1,000 adults (2009)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 9.9 per 1,000 adults in 2009 to 37.2 per 1,000 adults in 2020.
- Record high (2020)
- 37.2 per 1,000 adults (2020)
- The 2020 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Cameroon.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #21 of 33 (2020)
- Cameroon ranks 21 of 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #86 of 101 (2020)
- Cameroon ranks 86 of 101 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 91.3 per 1,000 adults (2020)
- Cameroon (37.2 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 91.3 per 1,000 adults across the 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 57.8 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 7.6%); not an official figure.
- Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2020)
- 38 per 1,000 adults (2020)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in Cameroon (2024)
- 46.3% (2024)
- 46.3% of the population in Cameroon used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 29.1 million (2024)
- Cameroon had a population of 29.1 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2009–2020
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 37.2 | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 33.5 | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 32.2 | +17.9% |
| 2017 | 27.3 | +12.4% |
| 2016 | 24.3 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 23.7 | +15.4% |
| 2014 | 20.5 | −7.7% |
| 2013 | 22.2 | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 21 | +17.0% |
| 2011 | 18 | +58.7% |
| 2010 | 11.3 | +14.3% |
| 2009 | 9.9 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in Cameroon?
Commercial bank borrowers in Cameroon stood at 37.2 per 1,000 adults in 2020, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
What could bank borrowers in Cameroon look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 57.8 per 1,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 7.6%); not an official figure.
How recent is the bank borrowers data for Cameroon?
The most recent observation is from 2020. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2020 is the latest available year for Cameroon.
Where does the bank borrowers data for Cameroon come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.BRWR.P3). The latest observation for Cameroon is from 2020; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.BRWR.P3, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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