Chad GDP Growth Rate (2026)
Chad has a low-income Central African economy supported by oil, agriculture, livestock, and public spending. This page examines its GDP growth trend, historical performance, regional position, and outlook.
GDP Growth Rate 2026
+5.2%
Annual real GDP growth
World Rank
#23
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
-0.4 pp
2025: +5.6%
Africa Rank
#13
Out of 54 countries
1. Chad GDP Growth Rate in 2026
Chadian economic growth is influenced by oil production, agricultural output, public finances, and security conditions. Commodity prices and climate conditions remain especially important.
2. Chad GDP Growth Rate Trends (1980–2026)
Chad’s growth history has been shaped by oil development, agriculture, conflict, and recurring climate shocks. Energy exports have become a major source of government revenue.
3. Chad GDP Growth Rate (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Growth Rate | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.2% | -0.4 pp |
| 2025 | +5.6% | +0.6 pp |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 0.0 pp |
| 2023 | +5.0% | +0.3 pp |
| 2022 | +4.7% | +2.7 pp |
| 2021 | +2.0% | +2.0 pp |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -5.9 pp |
| 2019 | +5.9% | +0.7 pp |
| 2018 | +5.2% | +7.3 pp |
| 2017 | -2.1% | +1.6 pp |
| 2016 | -3.7% | -6.8 pp |
| 2015 | +3.1% | +0.8 pp |
| 2014 | +2.3% | -0.6 pp |
| 2013 | +2.9% | -6.0 pp |
| 2012 | +8.9% | +4.3 pp |
| 2011 | +4.6% | -9.2 pp |
| 2010 | +13.8% | +15.1 pp |
| 2009 | -1.3% | -4.4 pp |
| 2008 | +3.1% | -1.3 pp |
| 2007 | +4.4% | +4.9 pp |
| 2006 | -0.5% | -8.0 pp |
| 2005 | +7.5% | -26.1 pp |
| 2004 | +33.6% | +18.9 pp |
| 2003 | +14.7% | +6.2 pp |
| 2002 | +8.5% | -3.2 pp |
| 2001 | +11.7% | +12.6 pp |
| 2000 | -0.9% | -0.2 pp |
| 1999 | -0.7% | -7.7 pp |
| 1998 | +7.0% | +1.3 pp |
| 1997 | +5.7% | +3.6 pp |
| 1996 | +2.1% | +2.9 pp |
| 1995 | -0.8% | -6.3 pp |
| 1994 | +5.5% | +7.6 pp |
| 1993 | -2.1% | -4.5 pp |
| 1992 | +2.4% | -8.0 pp |
| 1991 | +10.4% | +7.2 pp |
| 1990 | +3.2% | +1.2 pp |
| 1989 | +2.0% | -5.5 pp |
| 1988 | +7.5% | +3.9 pp |
| 1987 | +3.6% | -2.4 pp |
| 1986 | +6.0% | -1.9 pp |
| 1985 | +7.9% | +2.6 pp |
| 1984 | +5.3% | -10.4 pp |
| 1983 | +15.7% | +10.3 pp |
| 1982 | +5.4% | +16.2 pp |
| 1981 | -10.8% | -4.8 pp |
| 1980 | -6.0% | — |
4. Chad GDP Growth Performance
Current Growth Rate
+5.2%
(2026 to 2026)
5-Year Average
+5.1%
(2022 to 2026)
10-Year Average
+3.7%
(2017 to 2026)
20-Year Average
+3.7%
(2007 to 2026)
The economy benefits from oil resources and livestock production, but weak infrastructure, poverty, and security risks continue to limit broader development.
5. Chad GDP Growth Rate vs Africa and World
Chad
+5.2%
Africa Average
+4.1%
World Average
+2.8%
0.0%
2.6%
5.2%
Annual real GDP growth (%)
Chad’s GDP growth rate is approximately
1.1 pp
above the
Africa average
and
2.4 pp
above the world average.
6. Chad GDP Growth Rate Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Djibouti | +6.0% |
| #10 | Tanzania | +5.9% |
| #11 | DR Congo | +5.9% |
| #12 | Mali | +5.5% |
| #13 | Chad | +5.2% |
| #14 | Gambia | +5.1% |
| #15 | Liberia | +5.1% |
| #16 | Togo | +5.0% |
| #17 | Zimbabwe | +5.0% |
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8. GDP Growth Rate and Economy Size in Chad
Chad GDP (Nominal)
$25.6 Billion
(2026)
Chad GDP Growth Rate
+5.2%
(2026)
Chad’s growth can be volatile compared with regional averages because oil and agriculture dominate economic activity. External shocks can quickly alter performance.
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9. Chad GDP Growth Rate Forecast
The outlook depends on oil output, agriculture, security, infrastructure, and fiscal stability. Conflict and climate vulnerability remain major risks.
| Year | GDP Growth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | +4.9% | -0.3 pp |
| 2028 | +4.8% | -0.1 pp |
| 2029 | +5.1% | +0.3 pp |
| 2030 | +5.2% | +0.1 pp |
10. Chad GDP Growth Rate: Key Findings
Chad GDP growth rate is estimated at +5.2% in 2026.
It ranks #23 globally and #13 in Africa by annual GDP growth rate.
The growth rate slowed by 0.4 percentage points compared with 2025.
The 5-year average GDP growth rate is +5.1%.
The 10-year average GDP growth rate is +3.7%.
The current rate is 1.1 percentage points above the Africa average.
The current rate is 2.4 percentage points above the world average.
The forecast GDP growth rate is +5.2% in 2030, 0.0 percentage points below the 2026 rate.
11. What Is GDP Growth Rate?
GDP growth rate measures the percentage change in a country’s real gross domestic product from one period to the next, usually year over year.
GDP Growth Rate
=
(Real GDPₜ − Real GDPₜ₋₁)
÷
Real GDPₜ₋₁ × 100
A positive rate indicates economic expansion, while a negative rate indicates contraction. Real GDP growth is preferred for growth comparisons because it adjusts for price changes.
12. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Source:
World Bank
Measure:
Annual percentage change in real GDP
Unit:
Percent (%)
Comparisons:
Year-to-year rate differences are shown in percentage points (pp)
Update Frequency:
Annually and when new forecasts are released
Last Updated:
November 2026
13. Chad GDP Growth Rate FAQs
Chad GDP growth rate is estimated at +5.2% in 2026.
Chad ranks #23 globally and #13 in Africa by annual GDP growth rate.
The economy is expanding, with real GDP growth of approximately +5.2% in 2026.
Chad GDP growth rate was +3.1% in 2015.
Chad GDP growth rate is 1.1 percentage points above 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.