Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Chad is $25.63 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 5.2%. GDP per capita is $1,315.
Chad GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Chad has grown from $0.96 billion in 1980 to $25.63 billion in 2026.
Chad GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Chad. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
4.65%
Best Year
2004 (+33.6%)
Worst Year
1981 (-10.8%)
Years of Contraction
10 of 47
GDP per capita in Chad rose from $1,165 in 2025 to $1,315 in 2026, an increase of 12.9%.
"Chad GDP", "Chad gross domestic product", and "Chad economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Chad
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Chad for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Chad nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$25,628,000,000
5.2%
$1,315
2.8%
2025
$22,092,000,000
5.6%
$1,165
2.84%
2024
$20,656,000,000
5%
$1,120
2.88%
2023
$18,638,000,000
5%
$1,040
2.91%
2022
$18,052,000,000
4.7%
$1,037
2.95%
2021
$16,975,000,000
2%
$1,004
2.98%
2020
$14,812,000,000
0%
$902
3%
2019
$14,819,000,000
5.9%
$929
3.03%
2018
$15,169,000,000
5.2%
$980
3.07%
2017
$13,258,000,000
-2.1%
$883
3.12%
2016
$13,075,000,000
-3.7%
$898
3.2%
2015
$14,566,000,000
3.2%
$1,032
3.27%
2014
$18,186,000,000
2.3%
$1,331
3.36%
2013
$17,861,000,000
2.9%
$1,351
3.4%
2012
$17,878,000,000
8.9%
$1,398
3.43%
2011
$16,682,000,000
4.6%
$1,350
3.42%
2010
$14,070,000,000
13.8%
$1,177
3.39%
2009
$12,304,000,000
-1.3%
$1,064
3.36%
2008
$13,384,000,000
3.1%
$1,197
3.38%
2007
$10,867,000,000
4.4%
$1,005
3.45%
2006
$9,710,000,000
-0.5%
$929
3.57%
2005
$8,660,000,000
7.5%
$858
3.72%
2004
$6,490,000,000
33.6%
$667
3.85%
2003
$4,025,000,000
14.7%
$429
3.94%
2002
$2,928,000,000
8.5%
$325
3.93%
2001
$2,512,000,000
11.7%
$289
3.85%
2000
$2,039,000,000
-0.9%
$244
3.75%
1999
$2,256,000,000
-0.7%
$280
3.66%
1998
$2,561,000,000
7%
$330
3.56%
1997
$2,268,000,000
5.7%
$302
3.48%
1996
$2,360,000,000
2.1%
$325
3.44%
1995
$2,123,000,000
-0.8%
$303
3.38%
1994
$1,732,000,000
5.5%
$255
3.31%
1993
$2,138,000,000
-2.1%
$326
3.26%
1992
$2,446,000,000
2.4%
$385
3.25%
1991
$2,347,000,000
10.4%
$381
3.25%
1990
$2,369,000,000
3.2%
$397
3.27%
1989
$1,966,000,000
2%
$340
3.29%
1988
$2,081,000,000
7.5%
$372
3.27%
1987
$1,780,000,000
3.6%
$329
3.16%
1986
$1,570,000,000
6%
$299
2.98%
1985
$1,275,000,000
7.9%
$250
2.76%
1984
$1,177,000,000
5.3%
$237
2.61%
1983
$1,096,000,000
15.7%
$227
2.42%
1982
$1,095,000,000
5.4%
$232
2.28%
1981
$1,133,000,000
-10.8%
$246
2.19%
1980
$958,000,000
-6%
$212
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The nominal GDP of Chad in 2026 is $25.63 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Chad 127th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Chad?
The GDP growth rate of Chad in 2026 is 5.2%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Chad?
GDP per capita in Chad in 2026 is $1,315, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Chad expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Chad to reach $36.09 billion by 2031, up from $25.63 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.