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Douala City Review

Aug 2017

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With total GDP of USD6.2 billion in 2016 (or 21% of the national total), Douala stands as Cameroon's key economic hub, despite not being the capital of the country. Douala's economic influence largely stems from its location as the biggest port of Central Africa, serving not only as the main trade gateway for Cameroon, but also for neighbouring landlocked countries. Nonetheless, the city faces numerous socioeconomic problems: low levels of income, low quality housing and inadequate road

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DOUALA HIGHLIGHTS

In 2016, Douala's labour productivity (gross value added (GVA) per employee) of USD5,100 was twice as high as in the rest of Cameroon. However, when compared to other major Sub-Saharan Africa cities, Douala does lag behind, specifically trailing Lagos (USD11,500 in 2016) and Johannesburg (USD21,100), among others.

Superior employment opportunities boost average annual disposable income per household

With the nation's best employment opportunities largely concentrated in Douala, the city's average annual disposable income per household of USD6,600 in 2016 was 50% higher than in the rest of the country. Yet, Douala still considerably lags behind the region's most developed cities of Cape Town (USD17,000 annual disposable income per household in 2016) and Johannesburg (USD20,900).

43% of total expenditure goes on food and non-alcoholic beverages

Average consumer expenditure per household (excluding housing and transport) was 49% higher in Douala than in the rest of Cameroon in 2016. In the regional context, low household earnings in Douala are reflected in the fact that 43% of total expenditure goes on food and non-alcoholic beverages, compared to 15% in each of Cape Town and Johannesburg as of 2016.

Combined spending on housing and transport per household was 50% higher in Douala than in the rest of the country

In 2016, combined spending on housing and transport per household was 50% higher in Douala than in the rest of the country. Transport expenditure records a larger discrepancy among the two categories, with the average household in Douala having to spend 67% more than households elsewhere in the country in 2016.

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DOUALA REVIEW AT A GLANCE

Understanding Douala Review structure

Chart 1 Overview

Key facts on Douala

Summary 1 Key Facts On Douala 2011, 2016, 2021

DOUALA HIGHLIGHTS

History

Delimitation of the metropolitan region

Chart 2 Map Of Douala Metropolitan Area

Main business districts

ECONOMY OF THE CITY

Industrial make-up

Chart 3 Industrial Composition Of Douala 2016
Chart 4 Labour Productivity: Selected Cities 2016

Recent developments and outlook

Chart 5 Dynamics Of Real GDP In Douala, Cameroon And Other Cities In Africa & Middle East, 2011-2021
Summary 2 Labour Market Changes In Douala 2011, 2016

CONSUMER PROFILE

City demographics

Chart 6 Population By Age 2016
Chart 7 Drivers Of Population Growth In Douala 2011-2016

Household income

Chart 8 Household Distribution By Income In Douala 2016 And 2021

CONSUMER EXPENDITURE

Structure of household budget

Chart 9 Comparison Of Household Expenditure In Douala And Cameroon, 2016
Summary 3 Douala Household Budget Structure By Consumer Expenditure Item, % of total, 2011, 2016, 2021

City lifestyle

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City affordability

Housing
Chart 10 Household Expenditure On Housing: Selected Cities 2016
Transport
Chart 11 Household Expenditure On Transport: Selected Cities 2016

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APPENDIX

Summary 4 GDP Development, 2011, 2016, 2021
Summary 5 GDP By Origin, Current Prices, US$, Million, 2011-2016
Summary 6 Population And Labour Force, 2011-2016
Summary 7 Employed Population By Economic Sector, % of total, 2011-2016
Summary 8 Population By Sex And Broad Age Groups, ‘000, 2011-2016
Summary 9 Population Growth, 2011-2016
Summary 10 Forecast Population Growth
Summary 11 Population By Educational Attainment, 2011-2016
Summary 12 Structure Of Consumer Expenditure By Main Category, 2011-2016
Summary 13 Consumer Expenditure By Main Category, Per Household, Constant (2016) Prices, US$, 2011, 2016, 2021
Summary 14 Households By Income Band, % Of Total, Constant (2016) Prices 2011, 2016, 2021
Summary 15 Households By Income Band, ‘000, Current Prices 2011-2016
Summary 16 Inflation, 2011-2016
Summary 17 Transport Indicators, 2011-2016
Summary 18 Possession of Consumer Durables, % of Households, 2011, 2016, 2021

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DOUALA HIGHLIGHTS

Superior employment opportunities boost average annual disposable income per household

43% of total expenditure goes on food and non-alcoholic beverages

Combined spending on housing and transport per household was 50% higher in Douala than in the rest of the country

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Table of Contents

DOUALA REVIEW AT A GLANCE

Understanding Douala Review structure

Key facts on Douala

DOUALA HIGHLIGHTS

History

Delimitation of the metropolitan region

Main business districts

ECONOMY OF THE CITY

Industrial make-up

Recent developments and outlook

CONSUMER PROFILE

City demographics

Household income

CONSUMER EXPENDITURE

Structure of household budget

City lifestyle

City affordability

DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX

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DOUALA HIGHLIGHTS

Superior employment opportunities boost average annual disposable income per household

43% of total expenditure goes on food and non-alcoholic beverages

Combined spending on housing and transport per household was 50% higher in Douala than in the rest of the country

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Table of Contents

DOUALA REVIEW AT A GLANCE

Understanding Douala Review structure

Key facts on Douala

DOUALA HIGHLIGHTS

History

Delimitation of the metropolitan region

Main business districts

ECONOMY OF THE CITY

Industrial make-up

Recent developments and outlook

CONSUMER PROFILE

City demographics

Household income

CONSUMER EXPENDITURE

Structure of household budget

City lifestyle

City affordability

DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX

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