Cameroon Real Time Prices: Weekly Food, Energy, and Exchange Rate Data

Real Time Prices (RTP) is a live dataset compiled and updated weekly by the World Bank Development Economics Data Group. It includes three sub-series: Real Time Food Prices (RTFP) for staple foods, Real Time Energy Prices (RTEP) for fuel, and Real Time Exchange Rates (RTFX). The data is sourced from the World Food Program, UN-FAO, and national offices, with estimates updated as new information becomes available.

Use Cases

• Monitor weekly price volatility for staple foods based on the Real Time Food Prices (RTFP) sub-series.
• Analyze fuel price trends and their economic impact based on the Real Time Energy Prices (RTEP) sub-series.
• Track unofficial and official exchange rate fluctuations based on the Real Time Exchange Rates (RTFX) sub-series.
• Model inflation or cost-of-living indices using combined price data from multiple sources.

Strengths

• Data is updated weekly, providing a near-live view of market conditions.
• Compiled by the World Bank Development Economics Data Group, an authoritative source.
• Integrates direct measurement with machine learning estimation to address missing data.
• Sourced from multiple organizations including WFP, FAO, and national statistical offices.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic or source bias inherent to the contributing organizations.

Provenance

Source

World Bank Development Economics Data Group (DECDG)

Collection Method

Combination of direct price measurement and machine learning estimation, updated weekly.

Time Range

Historical and current estimates; temporal coverage is not explicitly defined.

Freshness

Updated weekly; last metadata update was 2026-03-15.

Geography

Cameroon