Chad External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Chad's external debt to gni was 13.68% in 2025, ranked 108th globally. This represents a 16.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Chad's external debt to gni stood at 13.68% in 2025, a decline of +2.72pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.68% by 2025. Chad ranked 108th globally.
Chad's external debt to Gross National Income (GNI) ratio has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past five and a half decades. The ratio peaked at 80.15% in 2000, a stark contrast to its all-time trough of 6.20% recorded in 1972. As of 2025, Chad's external debt to GNI ratio stands at 13.68%, ranking 108 globally. This figure is higher than Timor-Leste's 15.73%, but lower than Myanmar's 16.58%. The Russian Federation, a peer country, has a lower ratio of 12.41%. The ratio has generally trended downwards since the 2000 peak, though the pace of decline has been inconsistent. The trajectory is likely to continue, driven by ongoing debt restructuring efforts and a gradual increase in Chad's GNI. However, the country's reliance on external financing may hinder its ability to achieve sustainable debt reduction, making continued foreign aid crucial to altering this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 9.88% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 11.78% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 13.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.68% | −2.72pp | #108 |
| 2024 | 16.40% | −0.47pp | #11 |
| 2023 | 16.87% | −1.66pp | #9 |
| 2022 | 18.53% | −2.94pp | #11 |
| 2021 | 21.47% | −2.13pp | #13 |
| 2020 | 23.60% | +1.78pp | #17 |
| 2019 | 21.82% | +0.86pp | #20 |
| 2018 | 20.96% | −2.73pp | #19 |
| 2017 | 23.69% | +1.43pp | #22 |
| 2016 | 22.26% | +2.59pp | #22 |
| 2015 | 19.67% | −1.56pp | #22 |
| 2014 | 21.23% | +4.38pp | #27 |
| 2013 | 16.85% | +3.51pp | #15 |
| 2012 | 13.34% | −0.90pp | #11 |
| 2011 | 14.24% | −1.50pp | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chad matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw external debt to gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chad's external debt to gni was 13.68% in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 16.6% decrease from the previous year.
Chad's external debt to gni peaked at 80.15% in 2000.
The lowest external debt to gni in Chad was 6.20% in 1972.
Chad ranks 108th globally in external debt to gni as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chad's external debt to gni is projected to reach 13.68% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Chad in 2025 was 13.68%. This ranks 108th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chad_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Chad External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chad/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}