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Chad economy
Chad’s economy grew 5.6% in 2025, faster than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices fell 3.9% in 2025, and 1.1% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 5.6% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | −3.9% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $21.5 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $1,022 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $2,743 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | −3.2% | 1994 |
| Extreme poverty, % of people below $3.00 a day | 39.5% | 2022 |
| Population | 21.0 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.