(Business in Cameroon) – The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) reports a modest slowdown in inflation across the CEMAC zone during the first quarter of 2025. The inflation rate dropped to 3.1% in March, down from 3.8% in March 2024. Although inflation remains above the 3% community convergence target, this signals early signs of stabilization.
BEAC’s July 9 report, “Inflation Evolution in CEMAC as of March 2025 and Short- and Medium-Term Outlook,” credits this trend to several factors. These include strong agricultural harvests in Chad and Cameroon and stable fuel prices at the pump in several member states.
However, inflation varies widely across countries. Cameroon, which accounts for 52% of the region’s total consumption, recorded a 4.3% inflation rate—well above the regional average. The central bank highlights Cameroon as the main driver of CEMAC inflation, contributing 65.3 points to the overall rate.
In fact, more than two-thirds of inflation in the subregion stems from Cameroon. This underscores the country’s key structural role in shaping the economic and monetary landscape of the CEMAC community.
This article was initially published in French by BRM
Edited in English by Ange Jason Quenum
