Deforestation agriculture plantations in Cameroon
Cameroon: Deforestation agriculture plantations was 56,681 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Deforestation agriculture plantations in Cameroon, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deforestation agriculture plantations in Cameroon is 56,681, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 12.1% on the previous year and up 349.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deforestation agriculture plantations in Cameroon peaked at 74,310 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 10,518, in 2004.
That places Cameroon 17th out of 176 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30,026 | 10,518 | 46,838 | 9 |
| 2010s | 39,086 | 11,895 | 74,310 | 10 |
| 2020s | 56,681 | 50,466 | 64,463 | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Cameroon
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 9.93 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 16.8% (2025)
- Rural population 13.25 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.0% (2025)
- Rural population 44.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 14.9% (2023)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 16.85 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 16.85 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 2.17 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deforestation agriculture plantations in Cameroon?
- Deforestation agriculture plantations in Cameroon was 56,681 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deforestation agriculture plantations recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 74,310 in 2018.
- What is the lowest deforestation agriculture plantations recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,518 in 2004.
- How does Cameroon rank for deforestation agriculture plantations?
- Cameroon ranks 17th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deforestation agriculture plantations rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 349.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deforestation agriculture plantations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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