Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Cameroon
Cameroon: Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate was -1.14 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Cameroon, 1992–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded -1.14 % change on previous year for employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in 2023.
That represents a change of down 678.5% on the previous year and up 68.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Cameroon peaked at 0.1971 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -3.74 % change on previous year, in 2014.
Cameroon ranks 75th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -0.014 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -0.0145 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1994 | -0.1124 % change on previous year | +676.1% |
| 1995 | -0.3101 % change on previous year | +175.8% |
| 1996 | -0.4208 % change on previous year | +35.7% |
| 1997 | -0.4695 % change on previous year | +11.6% |
| 1998 | -0.6038 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
| 1999 | -0.7547 % change on previous year | +25.0% |
| 2000 | -0.8329 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 2001 | -1.12 % change on previous year | +35.0% |
| 2002 | -1.32 % change on previous year | +17.6% |
| 2003 | -1.51 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 2004 | -1.69 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 2005 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2006 | -1.68 % change on previous year | +11.3% |
| 2007 | -1.86 % change on previous year | +10.7% |
| 2008 | -2.69 % change on previous year | +44.6% |
| 2009 | -2.83 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 2010 | -2.91 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2011 | -3.29 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 2012 | -3.41 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 2013 | -3.61 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 2014 | -3.74 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2015 | -1.46 % change on previous year | -61.1% |
| 2016 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2017 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2018 | -1.47 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 2019 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2020 | -0.1497 % change on previous year | -89.5% |
| 2021 | -0.868 % change on previous year | +479.8% |
| 2022 | 0.1971 % change on previous year | -122.7% |
| 2023 | -1.14 % change on previous year | -678.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.3375 % change on previous year | -0.7547 % change on previous year | -0.014 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -1.7 % change on previous year | -2.83 % change on previous year | -0.8329 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.41 % change on previous year | -3.74 % change on previous year | -1.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.4902 % change on previous year | -1.14 % change on previous year | 0.1971 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 72 Guinea-Bissau -1.11 % change on previous year compare
- 73 Ethiopia -1.12 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Somalia -1.13 % change on previous year compare
- 76 Cuba -1.19 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Lesotho -1.22 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Vanuatu -1.23 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Cameroon
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.5809 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.5736 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.588 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.1629 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.48 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 36,415 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 13,402 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 45,113 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 43,763 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 88,876 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Cameroon?
- Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Cameroon was -1.14 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1971 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.74 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does Cameroon rank for employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate?
- Cameroon ranks 75th out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
- Is employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment in agri vs urban pop. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment in agriculture vs. urban population ILO via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment in agri vs urban pop. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.