– Cotton Production refers to the total quantity of cotton lint produced from harvested cotton crops within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Cameroon Cotton Production was 178.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 26% on 2022. The Cameroon Cotton Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cotton cultivation performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2023. Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating cotton farming capacity, agricultural productivity, rural economic development, textile raw material supply, and the growth of Cameroon’s cotton sector.
Cameroon Cotton Production moved from 107 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 178.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+66.8%), an average of +6.6% a year. The series high was 178.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 100 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2018) is 78.50 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +38% in 2019.
Among the 21 countries in this dataset, Cameroon ranks 9 for 2023, behind China (5,618 Thousand Tonnes) and India (5,529 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.7% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 178.5 | +26% |
| 2022 | 141.7 | −9.2% |
| 2021 | 156 | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 147 | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 138 | +38% |
| 2018 Trough | 100 | −5.7% |
| 2017 | 106 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 102 | −4.7% |
| 2015 | 107 | — |
Regional context
Cotton Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Cameroon is highlighted.
Data definition
Cotton Production — – Cotton Production refers to the total quantity of cotton lint produced from harvested cotton crops within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of cotton cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of cotton farming to the textile and agricultural sectors. It is used to assess global cotton supply, production capacity, and the availability of raw materials for textile manufacturing. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The data includes annual production of cotton lint obtained from harvested cotton plants and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers cotton produced for textile manufacturing, yarn production, industrial processing, and export markets. The figures represent harvested cotton quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years.
The data excludes cotton fiber processing, yarn, fabrics, garments, and other finished textile products. It also excludes cottonseed production, cottonseed oil, cotton imports and exports, cultivated land area, cotton yield per hectare, and inventory changes. Post-harvest losses, informal or unrecorded cotton production not captured in official agricultural statistics, and synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, and other non-cotton textile materials are also excluded from this indicator.
Cotton Production — – Cotton Production refers to the total quantity of cotton lint produced from harvested cotton crops within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of cotton cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of cotton farming to the textile and agricultural sectors. It is used to assess global cotton supply, production capacity, and the availability of raw materials for textile manufacturing. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Based on the validated data, Cameroon’s cotton production demonstrated an overall increasing trend during the study period, supported by improved agricultural activity and expanding production capacity. Cotton production started at 107.00 thousand tonnes in 2015 and declined slightly to 102.00 thousand tonnes in 2016. Output recovered to 106.00 thousand tonnes in 2017 and decreased marginally to 100.00 thousand tonnes in 2018. Production increased significantly to 138.00 thousand tonnes in 2019 and continued rising to 147.00 thousand tonnes in 2020. Cotton output reached 156.00 thousand tonnes in 2021 and remained stable at 141.70 thousand tonnes in 2022 before increasing strongly to 178.50 thousand tonnes in 2023, representing the highest production level during the study period. The overall trend highlights Cameroon’s growing cotton production capacity and improving agricultural performance.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Cameroon’s cotton production trends, agricultural development, and supply chain growth. It supports historical analysis, regional benchmarking, market assessment, and future production forecasting. Farmers, textile manufacturers, policymakers, exporters, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can utilize the dataset to evaluate production expansion, identify investment opportunities, improve farming strategies, and strengthen cotton value chain development. The data also contributes to understanding Cameroon’s role in the African cotton market and supports initiatives focused on agricultural modernization, rural economic development, productivity improvement, and sustainable growth within the cotton and textile industries.
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Definition – Cotton Production refers to the total quantity of cotton lint produced from harvested cotton crops within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of cotton cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of cotton farming to the textile and agricultural sectors. It is used to assess global cotton supply, production capacity, and the availability of raw materials for textile manufacturing. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Cameroon Cotton Production was 178.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 26% on 2022.
Cameroon Cotton Production moved from 107 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 178.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+66.8%), an average of +6.6% a year. The series high was 178.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 100 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
The highest value was 178.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 100 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
Included: The data includes annual production of cotton lint obtained from harvested cotton plants and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers cotton produced for textile manufacturing, yarn production, industrial processing, and export markets. The figures represent harvested cotton quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years. Excluded: The data excludes cotton fiber processing, yarn, fabrics, garments, and other finished textile products. It also excludes cottonseed production, cottonseed oil, cotton imports and exports, cultivated land area, cotton yield per hectare, and inventory changes. Post-harvest losses, informal or unrecorded cotton production not captured in official agricultural statistics, and synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, and other non-cotton textile materials are also excluded from this indicator.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=latest&overlay=download-data&Food=Cotton&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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