Chad: economy and key statistics
Chad is number 130 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $21.5 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $1,022. The economy grew by 5.6% in 2025. Unemployment is 1.1%. The economy is 36% agriculture, 34% services, 27% industry.
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National power
Chad is number 118 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 28.7 out of 100: economic 46, technology 7, military 22 and human capital 49.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $21.5 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $61.0 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $1,022 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +5.6% | 2025 |
| Inflation | -3.9% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% | 2025 |
| Population | 21.0 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 6.7 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 34% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 27% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 6% | 2024 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 36% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 29% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 5.1% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 13% of people | 2024 |
Other economies in Africa
- South Africa (#40)
- Nigeria (#50)
- Kenya (#62)
- Ethiopia (#67)
- Angola (#69)
- Ghana (#70)
- Côte d'Ivoire (#77)
- DR Congo (#81)
- Tanzania (#83)
- Uganda (#89)
- Sudan (#91)
- Cameroon (#92)
- Zimbabwe (#96)
- Senegal (#108)
- Mali (#114)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Chad?
Chad had a GDP of $21.5 billion in 2025, ranking number 130 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Chad?
GDP per person in Chad was $1,022 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Chad growing?
The economy of Chad grew by 5.6% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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