Cameroon Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis to 2030 (H2 2026)

Cameroon Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis to 2030 (H2 2026)

Summary

Growth in Cameroon’s construction industry slowed in Q4 2025, following post-election (Presidential elections in October 2025) unrest, budget cuts and energy shortages, with construction value add recording real growth of 1.7%, following average growth of 5.9% in the preceding three quarters. Despite the slowdown, the industry recorded growth of 4.8% in 2025, following growth of 4.3% in 2024. The analyst estimates the construction industry in Cameroon to grow by 5.4% in real terms in 2026, supported by investments in transport infrastructure and energy and utilities projects, coupled with investments announced in the latest 2026 budget. In December 2025, the government approved the 2026 Budget, which is estimated at CFA8.8 trillion ($14.7 billion), representing a 14% increase compared to 2025. Key allocations outlined in the budget include CFA651.9 billion ($1.1 billion) for the public works sector, CFA595.2 billion ($990.8 million) for the secondary education segment, CFA425.7 billion ($708.7 million) for the water and energy portfolio, and CFA389.3 billion ($648.1 million) for the public health sector. Additional priority funding provisions comprise CFA334.3 billion ($556.2 million) for the basic education subsector, CFA168.4 billion ($280.3 million) for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, CFA34.3 billion ($57.1 million) for the transport sector, and CFA12.2 billion ($20.3 million) for Mines, Industry & Technological Development.

Over the remaining forecast horizon, Cameroon’s construction industry is projected to record average annual real growth of 5.7% between 2027 and 2030, underpinned by sustained capital deployment across mining, oil and gas, and wider energy infrastructure programs, alongside continued public investment delivered through the Stratégie Nationale de Développement 2020-30 (National Development Strategy, SND30). Under SND30, the government’s strategic objective is to position Cameroon as an emerging economy by 2035, with priorities centered on structural economic transformation, accelerated industrialization, and technology-led modernization. The program also targets measurable social outcomes by improving living standards while simultaneously reducing poverty and expanding access to essential basic social services. Cameroonian government presented its nearly CFA2.3 trillion ($4 billion) national Water Compact under the World Bank’s Water Forward initiative in July 2026, outlining investments to strengthen water security.

The analyst’s Construction in Cameroon - Country Briefing (H2 2026) report provides detailed market analysis, information, and insights into Cameroon's construction industry, including:

• Cameroon's construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and construction activity
• Critical insight into the impact of industry trends and issues, as well as an analysis of key risks and opportunities in Cameroon’s construction industry
• Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, focusing on development stages and participants, in addition to listings of major projects in the pipeline.

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry in Cameroon. It provides:

• Historical (2021-2025) and forecast (2026-2030) valuations of the construction industry in Cameroon, featuring details of key growth drivers.
• Segmentation by sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, energy and utilities, institutional and residential) and by sub-sector
• Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, including breakdowns by development stage across all sectors, and projected spending on projects in the existing pipeline.
• Listings of major projects, in addition to details of leading contractors and consultants

Reasons to Buy

• Identify and evaluate market opportunities using our standardized valuation and forecasting methodologies
• Assess market growth potential at a micro-level with over 600 time-series data forecasts
• Understand the latest industry and market trends
• Formulate and validate business strategies using the analyst's critical and actionable insight
• Assess business risks, including cost, regulatory and competitive pressures
• Evaluate competitive risk and success factors