Armed conflict and political violenceElevated
Armed violence is reported regularly in some areas.
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Cameroon political and security risk assessment
Cameroon carries an elevated level of political and security risk for business. It scores 43 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 3 of 5), down 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Elevated
Band 3 of 5
▼ Down 1 on last week
Africa
Cameroon
What is the political and security risk in Cameroon right now?
Cameroon carries an elevated level of political and security risk for business. It scores 43 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 3 of 5), down 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is little changed. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings and sustained lethal conflict.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 3.2% in 2025 with inflation at 3.4%.
What are the main risks of operating in Cameroon?
Staff movement and duty of careGuarded
Foreign governments advise normal to increased caution.
Protest and civil unrestGuarded
Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
What has changed recently in Cameroon?
Cameroon moved down 1 this week and fell 2 points over the last 12 weeks, from 45 to 43.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is likely that Cameroon stays in the Elevated band through the end of December. It sits 4 points from the Guarded band.
60 to 75%
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Fuels make up 54% of goods exports (2023 data), so security events can move energy supply and prices.
Trade equals 33% of GDP (2025 data). Map tier one and tier two suppliers here and hold buffer stock for critical inputs.
Operations continue but need active security planning in affected areas.
Key facts
GDPUS$58.9 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth3.2%Latest data, 2025
Inflation3.4%Latest data, 2025
Trade33% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Fuel exports54% of goods exportsLatest data, 2023
Food exports23% of goods exportsLatest data, 2023
Population29.9 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Cameroon threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Cameroon for business?
Cameroon carries an elevated level of political and security risk for business. It scores 43 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 3 of 5), down 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Cameroon?
The main risk drivers are armed conflict and political violence (elevated); staff movement and duty of care (guarded); protest and civil unrest (guarded). Armed violence is reported regularly in some areas.
What is the outlook for Cameroon?
We assess it is likely (60 to 75%) that Cameroon stays in the Elevated band through the end of December. It sits 4 points from the Guarded band.
How often is the Cameroon risk assessment updated?
The Cameroon threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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