Chad Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Chad's budget deficit was -1.46% in 2025, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 31.1% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Chad's budget deficit stood at -1.46% in 2025, a rise of +0.66% from 2024. The IMF projects -1.46% by 2025. Chad ranked 52nd globally.
Chad's budget deficit has fluctuated significantly over the past three decades, with the latest available data showing a deficit of -1.46% of GDP in 2025. The country's deficit peaked at 3.79% in 2022, a time of global economic disruption, and was at its lowest in 2009, when it reached -8.44%. This extreme variation is not unique to Chad, as peer countries such as Sweden, with a deficit of -1.37% in 2025, and Estonia, with a deficit of -1.50% in 2025, have also experienced significant swings in their budget deficits. Despite this volatility, Chad's current deficit remains relatively high compared to its 1995 level of -3.12%. The trajectory of Chad's budget deficit is likely to be influenced by the country's ongoing economic development and its reliance on external aid, which could impact the government's ability to balance its budget and reduce its deficit in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -0.66% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -0.86% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -1.15% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -2.16% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -2.39% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -1.46% | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.46% | +0.66% | #52 |
| 2024 | -2.11% | −0.86% | #109 |
| 2023 | -1.26% | −5.04% | #129 |
| 2022 | 3.79% | +5.08% | #176 |
| 2021 | -1.29% | −2.53% | #147 |
| 2020 | 1.24% | +1.35% | #181 |
| 2019 | -0.11% | −1.50% | #129 |
| 2018 | 1.39% | +1.56% | #153 |
| 2017 | -0.18% | +1.34% | #148 |
| 2016 | -1.51% | +1.78% | #121 |
| 2015 | -3.29% | −0.07% | #83 |
| 2014 | -3.22% | −1.72% | #75 |
| 2013 | -1.50% | −1.83% | #117 |
| 2012 | 0.33% | −1.42% | #149 |
| 2011 | 1.75% | +4.90% | #164 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chad matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chad's budget deficit was -1.46% in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 31.1% increase from the previous year.
Chad's budget deficit peaked at 3.79% in 2022.
The lowest budget deficit in Chad was -8.44% in 2009.
Chad ranks 52nd globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Chad's budget deficit is projected to reach -1.46% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Chad in 2025 was -1.46%. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chad_budget-deficit,
title = {Chad Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chad/budget-deficit/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}