Chad External Debt
Total external debt stocks DT.DOD.DECT.CD
Chad's external debt was $3.2B in 2025, ranked 94th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Chad's external debt stood at $3.2B in 2025, a decline of +$173.4M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $3.2B by 2025. Chad ranked 94th globally.
Chad's external debt has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past five decades, with the country's debt burden peaking at 3,724,337,229.90 USD in 2014. This marked a substantial increase from the all-time trough of 35,194,310.60 USD in 1970, a year that also serves as the earliest recorded figure. As of 2025, Chad's external debt stands at 3,174,981,231.59 USD, ranking it 94th globally. Compared to its peer countries, Chad's debt burden is relatively high, with Bhutan's debt standing at 3,363,878,714.23 USD, ranking it 91st globally. Chad's external debt has been on a downward trajectory since the 2014 peak, a trend that may continue if the country is able to maintain economic stability and make significant strides in reducing its debt-to-GDP ratio. A sustained commitment to debt reduction policies and economic reforms could potentially alter this trajectory, shifting Chad's external debt trajectory in a more favorable direction.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $3.0B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $3.1B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $3.2B | - | - |
| 2025 | $3.2B | −$173.4M | #94 |
| 2024 | $3.3B | +$156.6M | #28 |
| 2023 | $3.2B | −$77.9M | #27 |
| 2022 | $3.3B | −$315.3M | #29 |
| 2021 | $3.6B | +$97.4M | #33 |
| 2020 | $3.5B | +$273.7M | #33 |
| 2019 | $3.2B | +$35.6M | #34 |
| 2018 | $3.2B | +$46.7M | #36 |
| 2017 | $3.1B | +$273.6M | #38 |
| 2016 | $2.9B | +$59.2M | #37 |
| 2015 | $2.8B | −$925.7M | #38 |
| 2014 | $3.7B | +$813.8M | #41 |
| 2013 | $2.9B | +$564.0M | #37 |
| 2012 | $2.3B | +$15.2M | #35 |
| 2011 | $2.3B | +$173.8M | #34 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chad's external debt was $3.2B in 2025. Ranked 94th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year.
Chad's external debt peaked at $3.7B in 2014.
The lowest external debt in Chad was $35.2M in 1970.
Chad ranks 94th globally in external debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chad's external debt is projected to reach $3.2B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Chad's external debt was approximately 3.17 billion ($3.2B) in 2025.
The external debt of Chad in 2025 was $3.2B. This ranks 94th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chad_external-debt,
title = {Chad External Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chad/external-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}