Chad Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
Chad's poverty rate was 32.42% in 2025, ranked 6th globally. This represents a 17.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2003–2025.
Overview
Chad's poverty rate stood at 32.42% in 2025, a decline of +7.08pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 32.42% by 2025. Chad ranked 6th globally.
Chad's poverty rate has shown significant improvement over the past two decades, with the latest available figure standing at 32.42% in 2025, a decline from the all-time peak of 66.70% in 2003. This reduction in poverty rate reflects the country's efforts in addressing poverty and improving living standards, a trend observed in several other low-income economies. For instance, Rwanda, a peer country with a comparable poverty rate of 39.89% in 2025, has also made substantial progress in poverty reduction. In contrast to its high poverty rate in 2003, Chad's progress is notable, particularly when considering the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing regional conflict. The decline in poverty rate is expected to continue, provided that Chad maintains its economic growth trajectory and continues to invest in social programs aimed at reducing poverty and improving living standards.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 32.42% | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.42% | −7.08pp | #6 |
| 2022 | 39.50% | −2.40pp | #65 |
| 2018 | 41.90% | −3.30pp | #90 |
| 2011 | 45.20% | −21.50pp | #76 |
| 2003 | 66.70% | – | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chad matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chad's poverty rate was 32.42% in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 17.9% decrease from the previous year.
Chad's poverty rate peaked at 66.70% in 2003.
The lowest poverty rate in Chad was 32.42% in 2025.
Chad ranks 6th globally in poverty rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chad's poverty rate is projected to reach 32.42% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The poverty rate of Chad in 2025 was 32.42%. This ranks 6th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chad_poverty-rate,
title = {Chad Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chad/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}