Chad GDP Per Capita (2026)
Chad has a developing Central African economy supported by oil production, livestock, agriculture, trade, and public-sector activity. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic output compares with the country’s rapidly growing population and helps place resource-based production into a per-person context. Explore Chad’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$1,315
Est. in USD
World Rank
#173
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+12.9%
+$150
Africa Rank
#36
Out of 54 countries
1. Chad GDP Per Capita in 2026
Chad’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident, with petroleum, livestock, and agriculture playing major roles in national production. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that helps compare Chad with economies of different sizes. The indicator also shows how resource revenues and agricultural activity translate into production per person.
2. Chad GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Chad GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,315 | +12.9% |
| 2025 | $1,165 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $1,120 | +7.7% |
| 2023 | $1,040 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | $1,037 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $1,004 | +11.3% |
| 2020 | $902 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | $929 | -5.2% |
| 2018 | $980 | +11.0% |
| 2017 | $883 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | $898 | -13.0% |
| 2015 | $1,032 | -22.5% |
| 2014 | $1,331 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | $1,351 | -3.4% |
| 2012 | $1,398 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | $1,350 | +14.7% |
| 2010 | $1,177 | +10.6% |
| 2009 | $1,064 | -11.1% |
| 2008 | $1,197 | +19.2% |
| 2007 | $1,004 | +8.1% |
| 2006 | $929 | +8.3% |
| 2005 | $858 | +28.6% |
| 2004 | $667 | +55.5% |
| 2003 | $429 | +32.0% |
| 2002 | $325 | +12.5% |
| 2001 | $289 | +18.4% |
| 2000 | $244 | -12.9% |
| 1999 | $280 | -15.2% |
| 1998 | $330 | +9.3% |
| 1997 | $302 | -7.1% |
| 1996 | $325 | +7.3% |
| 1995 | $303 | +18.8% |
| 1994 | $255 | -21.8% |
| 1993 | $326 | -15.3% |
| 1992 | $385 | +1.0% |
| 1991 | $381 | -4.0% |
| 1990 | $397 | +16.8% |
| 1989 | $340 | -8.6% |
| 1988 | $372 | +13.1% |
| 1987 | $329 | +10.0% |
| 1986 | $299 | +19.6% |
| 1985 | $250 | +5.5% |
| 1984 | $237 | +4.4% |
| 1983 | $227 | -2.2% |
| 1982 | $232 | -5.7% |
| 1981 | $246 | +16.0% |
| 1980 | $212 | — |
4. Chad GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+12.9%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+31.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+46.4%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+41.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Chad’s GDP per capita can be influenced by oil prices, production levels, agricultural conditions, rainfall, inflation, investment, and population growth. Dependence on commodities and vulnerability to weather can create significant annual fluctuations. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved across periods of resource expansion, slowdown, and broader economic adjustment.
5. Chad GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Chad
$1,315
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Chad’s GDP per capita is approximately
60.2%
below the
Africa average
and
94.8%
below the world average.
6. Chad GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #33 | Tanzania | $1,362 |
| #34 | Togo | $1,341 |
| #35 | Burkina Faso | $1,319 |
| #36 | Chad | $1,315 |
| #37 | Mali | $1,301 |
| #38 | Lesotho | $1,241 |
| #39 | Rwanda | $1,198 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Chad
Chad GDP (Nominal)
$25.6 Billion
(2026)
Chad GDP Per Capita
$1,315
(2026)
Chad’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic production generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the role of oil and agriculture within the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader economic perspective.
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8. Chad GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,361 | +3.5% |
| 2028 | $1,411 | +3.7% |
| 2029 | $1,475 | +4.5% |
| 2030 | $1,545 | +4.7% |
Chad GDP per capita is projected to reach $1,545 by 2030, representing a 17.5% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Chad GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Chad GDP per capita is estimated at $1,315 in 2026.
It ranks #173 globally and #36 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 12.9% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 31.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 46.4%.
It is approximately 60.2% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 94.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $1,545 by 2030, 17.5% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Chad GDP Per Capita FAQs
Chad GDP per capita is estimated at $1,315 in 2026.
Chad ranks #173 globally and #36 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 12.9% compared with 2025.
Chad GDP per capita was approximately $1,032 in 2015.
Chad GDP per capita is approximately 60.2% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.