Chad: economy

What is the GDP growth rate of Chad?

Chad's real GDP grew by 5.9% in 2025, up from 4.2% in 2024, according to semi-final national accounts from the National Institute of Statistics (INSEED). Extractive activities grew 9.9% and the primary sector 6.3%; excluding extractive activities, growth was 5.1%.

In the second quarter of 2026, seasonally adjusted real GDP was 4.1% higher than a year earlier and 0.8% higher than in the first quarter, according to INSEED quarterly accounts. The IMF World Economic Outlook (October 2026) gives 5.1% for 2025 and projects 4.5% for 2026; its 2025 figure predates the INSEED release of 14 October 2026.

Official sources: INSEED: National accounts, semi-final 2025 and final 2024 (PDF) · INSEED: Quarterly national accounts, second quarter 2026 (PDF) · IMF DataMapper: Real GDP growth, Chad

What is the inflation rate in Chad?

Consumer prices in Chad were 2.0% lower in August 2026 than a year earlier, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INSEED) consumer price index. The average for the last 12 months was 3.3% below the previous 12 months, the measure INSEED uses as its inflation rate.

Prices rose 0.4% between July and August 2026, mainly because food and non-alcoholic drinks rose 0.9%. The index follows 634 items in eight towns, including N'Djamena, using the method common to CEMAC states. The BEAC refers to persistent negative inflation in Chad in its September 2026 monetary policy report.

Official sources: INSEED: Consumer price index bulletin, August 2026 (PDF) · BEAC: Monetary Policy Report, September 2026 (PDF)

What is the interest rate in Chad?

The main policy rate for Chad, the BEAC tender interest rate (TIAO), is 4.50%, and the marginal lending facility rate is 5.75%, according to the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) Monetary Policy Report of September 2026. Both rates have applied since 29 June 2026.

Chad shares its currency, the CFA franc, and its central bank with the other CEMAC states, so these rates apply across the region. At its September 2026 meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee kept them unchanged for the fourth quarter of 2026. The deposit facility rate is 0.00%, and reserve requirements are 6.50% on demand deposits and 4.00% on term deposits.

Official sources: BEAC: Monetary Policy Report, September 2026 (PDF)

What is the GDP per capita of Chad?

Chad's GDP per person was about US$1,158 in 2025, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (October 2026), which projects about US$1,295 for 2026. The World Bank gives US$1,022 for 2025.

In CFA francs, the National Institute of Statistics (INSEED) puts 2025 nominal GDP at 12,491.4 billion. The GDP deflator fell 2.1% in 2025, which INSEED attributes to lower prices for extractive products. Dollar figures move with the euro-dollar rate, because the CFA franc is pegged to the euro.

Official sources: IMF DataMapper: GDP per capita, Chad · World Bank: GDP per capita (current US$), Chad · INSEED: National accounts, semi-final 2025 and final 2024 (PDF)

How fast is Chad's economy growing?

The World Bank puts real GDP growth in Chad at 5.6% in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from -4.1% (2016) to 17.3% (2005). Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 4.6%, and Chad placed 19th highest of 46. Worldwide: 39th of 180.

What is GDP per capita in Chad?

The latest figure from the World Bank, for 2025, is $1,022. Since 2005 it has ranged from $838 (2005) to $1,354 (2012). It is 34th highest of 46 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is $1,351. World rank, highest first: 168th of 180.

What is Chad's GDP per person adjusted for prices?

$2,903 in international dollars: that is GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Chad for 2025, according to the World Bank. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was $4,425 in international dollars, and Chad placed 36th highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 168th of 179.

What share of Chad's economy is exports?

According to the World Bank, exports of goods and services in Chad was 29.4% of GDP in 2025. The peak was 44.8% of GDP in 2006 and the low 21.3% of GDP in 2020. It is 18th highest of 38 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 26.1% of GDP. Worldwide: 84th of 133.

How much foreign investment does Chad receive?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 0.0% of GDP. Its high point since 2005 was 2015, at 3.8% of GDP; its low point was 2022, at -9.0% of GDP. It is 43rd highest of 46 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 2.0% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 161st of 179.