Chad has a population of 21.0 million (2025), and 27.6% of people live in urban areas. Its economy produced $21.5 billion of goods and services in 2025 (GDP in current US dollars), growing 5.6% that year after adjusting for inflation. GDP per person was $1,022 (2025), and consumer prices fell 3.9% in 2025. Unemployment was an estimated 1.1% of the labor force in 2025.
Key figures for Chad
Population
21.0 million
GDP
$21.5 billion
GDP growth
5.6%
GDP per person
$1,022
Inflation
-3.9%
Unemployment
1.1%
Compare Chad with other countries
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Economy and growth
| Indicator | Chad | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDPThe total value of goods and services produced in a year, converted to US dollars at official exchange rates. | $21.5 billion2025 | $118.4 trillion | 130th of 204 | Compare GDP |
| GDP growthThe yearly change in the value of goods and services produced, adjusted for inflation. | 5.6%2025 | 2.9% | 42nd of 204 | Compare GDP growth |
| GDP per personGDP divided by population, in US dollars at official exchange rates. | $1,0222025 | $14,406 | 191st of 204 | Compare GDP per person |
| GDP per person (PPP)GDP per person adjusted for differences in what money buys in each country (purchasing power parity). | $2,743 (PPP)2024 | $24,526 (PPP) | 187th of 199 | Compare GDP per person (PPP) |
| Income per personGross national income per person, converted with the World Bank Atlas method, which smooths exchange rate swings. | $9702025 | $14,244 | 187th of 200 | Compare Income per person |
| InflationThe yearly change in the cost of a typical basket of goods and services bought by households. | -3.9%2025 | 3.0% | 173rd of 176 | Compare Inflation |
| Agriculture share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by agriculture, forestry and fishing. | 36.3%2025 | 4.0% | 4th of 194 | Compare Agriculture share of GDP |
| Industry share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, water and gas. | 26.7%2025 | 25.0% | 71st of 196 | Compare Industry share of GDP |
Money and finance
| Indicator | Chad | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange rateHow many units of the local currency one US dollar bought, on average, during the year. | 581.93 XAF per US$2025 | – | 38th of 205 | Compare Exchange rate |
| Private sector creditLoans and other credit provided to businesses and households, as a share of GDP. | 8.3%2021 | 141.8% | – | Compare Private sector credit |
| Bank branchesThe number of commercial bank branches for every 100,000 adults. | 0.82021 | 11.1 | – | Compare Bank branches |
| ATMsThe number of automated teller machines for every 100,000 adults. | 1.72022 | 38.9 | 168th of 171 | Compare ATMs |
Trade and investment
| Indicator | Chad | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExportsThe value of goods and services sold to other countries, as a share of GDP. | 29.4%2025 | 29.5% | 111th of 176 | Compare Exports |
| ImportsThe value of goods and services bought from other countries, as a share of GDP. | 16.7%2025 | 28.5% | 168th of 176 | Compare Imports |
| Foreign investmentNew investment by foreign companies and investors into businesses in the country, minus withdrawals. | $1.0 billion2024 | $1.6 trillion | 99th of 198 | Compare Foreign investment |
People and customers
| Indicator | Chad | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PopulationThe total number of people living in the country, whatever their legal status or citizenship. | 21.0 million2025 | 8.2 billion | 63rd of 217 | Compare Population |
| Population growthThe yearly change in the total population. | 3.41%2025 | 0.91% | 6th of 217 | Compare Population growth |
| Urban populationThe share of people living in areas defined as urban by each country. | 27.6%2025 | 57.8% | 200th of 217 | Compare Urban population |
| Population densityThe number of people per square kilometer of land area. | 15.32023 | 62.1 | 199th of 216 | Compare Population density |
| Children (0 to 14)The share of the population aged 14 or younger. | 46.0%2025 | 24.4% | 4th of 217 | Compare Children (0 to 14) |
| Working age (15 to 64)The share of the population aged 15 to 64, the usual working ages. | 51.9%2025 | 65.2% | 211th of 217 | Compare Working age (15 to 64) |
| Older adults (65+)The share of the population aged 65 or older. | 2.1%2025 | 10.4% | 214th of 217 | Compare Older adults (65+) |
| Life expectancyHow many years a newborn would be expected to live if current death rates stayed the same. | 55.2 years2024 | 73.5 years | 216th of 217 | Compare Life expectancy |
| College and university enrollmentEnrollment in universities, colleges and other tertiary education, as a share of the population of the usual age for it. Can exceed 100%. | 4.4%2020 | 39.7% | – | Compare College and university enrollment |
| Gini indexA measure of how unequally income or consumption is shared, from 0 (equal) to 100 (one person has everything). Based on household surveys, which some countries run only every few years. | 37.42022 | – | – | Compare Gini index |
Digital and infrastructure
| Indicator | Chad | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile subscriptionsMobile phone subscriptions for every 100 people. Can exceed 100 because many people have more than one SIM card. | 72.92024 | 110.4 | 173rd of 209 | Compare Mobile subscriptions |
| Fixed broadbandHome and business broadband internet subscriptions, such as cable, fiber and DSL, for every 100 people. | 0.02024 | 19.3 | 207th of 207 | Compare Fixed broadband |
| Secure serversInternet servers using encryption technology for online transactions, per million people. | 12024 | 16,381 | 215th of 215 | Compare Secure servers |
| Electricity accessThe share of people with access to electricity. | 12.0%2023 | 91.6% | 213th of 215 | Compare Electricity access |
| Logistics performanceA World Bank survey score for how easy it is to move goods: customs, infrastructure, shipping, tracking and timeliness. Published every few years. | 2.422018 | 2.87 | – | Compare Logistics performance |
Work and jobs
| Indicator | Chad | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentThe share of people who are available for and looking for work but have none. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 1.1%2025 | 4.8% | 179th of 184 | Compare Unemployment |
| Labor forceThe number of people aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work. | 6.7 million2025 | 3.7 billion | 71st of 184 | Compare Labor force |
| Employment rateThe share of people aged 15 and over who have a job. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 58.8%2025 | 58.1% | 83rd of 184 | Compare Employment rate |
| Women in workThe share of women aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 47.3%2025 | 48.9% | 131st of 184 | Compare Women in work |
Business and government
| Indicator | Chad | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New businesses registeredThe number of new limited liability companies registered during the year, from the World Bank Entrepreneurship Database. Sole traders and informal businesses are not counted. | 1,3912024 | – | 131st of 155 | Compare New businesses registered |
Other countries in Middle Africa
- Angola
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Republic of the Congo
- São Tomé and Príncipe
Data: World Bank, World Development Indicators, licensed CC BY 4.0, updated November 2026. Each figure shows the latest year published. World figures are World Bank averages for the same year. Ranks compare countries with data from the last three years of each series. About this data.
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