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Chad

Includes historical data for Chad’s Gross Domestic Product growth, debt-to-GDP ratio and more, as well as information on trade, banking and financial sector leadership.

Strong Economic Potential

Since gaining independence from France in 1960, this landlocked nation in central Africa has been marred by political instability and violence. Still, with rich gold, uranium and oil resources, a large agricultural capacity, and a young and rapidly growing population of over 18 million people, Chad holds remarkable economic potential.

Despite these strengths, Chad’s progress toward full economic development remains hindered by a multitude of factors, including inadequate infrastructure, a lack of reliable transportation networks, and unreliable electricity supply. An inefficient regulatory system, widespread corruption, a lack of skilled labor, and high poverty rates further stymie the emergence of a thriving private sector.

Macroeconomy & Sovereign Data

Type of Government Presidential republic
Capital N’Djamena
Sovereign Ratings S&P: Not rated
Moody’s: Not rated
Fitch: Not rated
Total Population 18.4
Median Age 15.2
Adult Per Capita Income (PPP) 3,856.65
Total GDP (2023) 18.7 billion

Chad GDP & Economic Overview

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Trade & Investment

Total Exports USD 1.2 billion (2023)
Leading Exports Crude Petroleum
Gold
Sesame Seeds
Gum Arabic
Silver
Total Imports USD 4.9 billion (2022)
Leading Imports Delivery Trucks
Paints
Packaged Medicines
Aircraft
Broadcasting Equipment
Source: World Integrated Trade Solution

Chad Leading Companies

Société Tchadienne de Banque Financials
Banque de l'Habitat du Tchad Financials
Société Tchadienne des Hydrocarbures Integrated Oil & Gas
Société Nationale d'Electricité du Tchad Utilities
Société Nationale de Distribution du Tchad Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Agence Nationale des Grands Travaux Construction & Engineering Services
Société Nationale de l'Immobilier du Tchad Real Estate

Data Sources:

IMF World Economic Outlook

UN World Population Prospects

World Inequality Report

S&P Global Ratings

Moody’s

Fitch Ratings

IMF Direction of Trade Statistics (DOTS)

UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

CIA The World Factbook

World Bank’s World Integrated Trade Solution

Forbes Global 2000

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