The African Development Bank (AfDB) has assessed Cameroon’s natural capital at $222.3 billion (130,000 billion FCFA), representing 39% of the nation’s wealth. Despite an overall increase in capital value from $212 to $222 billion over 25 years, the economic benefits derived from these resources are diminishing. The contribution of natural resource revenues to Cameroon’s GDP fell from 6.5% in 2018 to 4.7% in 2020. Alarmingly, natural capital per capita has plummeted by 47.9% between 1995 and 2020, due to population growth and unsustainable resource exploitation. The AfDB urges Cameroon to revise its GDP calculation methods to include the value of forests, energy, and minerals for a more accurate economic picture. This integration is viewed as crucial for guiding future development funding and ensuring sustainable resource management. The World Bank similarly valued Cameroon’s natural wealth at 331,800 billion FCFA in 2025, with human capital remaining the largest component of national wealth.