Public debt: Cameroon becomes 2nd most indebted country in CEMAC

Cameroon’s debt on the CEMAC government securities market increased by 17% in January 2025, reaching FCFA 1,659.7 billion.

This places Cameroon in 2nd place among the most indebted countries in the zone, behind Congo (CFAF 2,553.2 billion) and ahead of Gabon (CFAF 1,658.9 billion).

This increase reflects Cameroon’s growing financing needs, with plans to raise FCFA 1,130 billion on the public securities market by 2025. However, this debt strategy is raising concerns, particularly about the ability of governments to meet their repayment schedules.With total outstandings of FCFA 7,492.1 billion (11% of CEMAC GDP), the region’s government securities market is showing signs of strain, exacerbated by the fall in oil revenues and refinancing difficulties.

source: Eco Matin