Chad Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Chad's government debt to gdp was 31.53% in 2025, ranked 149th globally. This represents a 3.5% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1999–2025.
Overview
Chad's government debt to gdp stood at 31.53% in 2025, a decline of +1.13% from 2024. The IMF projects 31.53% by 2025. Chad ranked 149th globally.
Chad's government debt to GDP ratio has fluctuated significantly over the past 27 years, with the all-time peak occurring in 2000 at 52.41% and the trough in 2008 at 15.66%. The ratio has shown a downward trend since then, standing at 31.53% as of 2025, ranking 149th globally. This is close to Tonga's 31.64%, with Uzbekistan at 31.06% being another peer country in the vicinity. Notably, Chad's government debt to GDP ratio has been higher than the global average for most of the period under consideration. The current ratio, while still high, is a significant improvement from the peak. If Chad is to continue reducing its debt burden, a sustained period of economic growth, likely driven by investments in its oil sector, would be crucial in improving its fiscal position and potentially lowering the ratio further.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 29.97% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 30.54% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 31.67% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 32.88% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 32.48% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 31.53% | - | - |
| 2025 | 31.53% | −1.13% | #149 |
| 2024 | 32.66% | +0.43% | #37 |
| 2023 | 32.23% | +0.14% | #37 |
| 2022 | 32.09% | −9.47% | #36 |
| 2021 | 41.56% | −0.16% | #49 |
| 2020 | 41.72% | +3.31% | #42 |
| 2019 | 38.41% | +4.62% | #55 |
| 2018 | 33.79% | −5.39% | #44 |
| 2017 | 39.18% | −0.93% | #61 |
| 2016 | 40.11% | +8.81% | #70 |
| 2015 | 31.30% | +1.86% | #51 |
| 2014 | 29.44% | +7.16% | #64 |
| 2013 | 22.29% | +2.32% | #37 |
| 2012 | 19.97% | −2.36% | #36 |
| 2011 | 22.32% | −0.53% | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chad matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chad's government debt to gdp was 31.53% in 2025. Ranked 149th globally. This represents a 3.5% decrease from the previous year.
Chad's government debt to gdp peaked at 52.41% in 2000.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Chad was 15.66% in 2008.
Chad ranks 149th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Chad's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 31.53% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Chad in 2025 was 31.53%. This ranks 149th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chad_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Chad Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chad/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}