Chad Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Chad's reserves in months of imports was 2.3 in 1994, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 103.9% increase from 1993. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–1994.
Overview
Chad's reserves in months of imports stood at 2.3 in 1994, a rise of +1.2 from 1993. Chad ranked 84th globally.
Chad’s foreign‑exchange reserves covered 2.27 months of imports in 1994, placing the country 84th in the World Bank ranking and just above peers such as Slovenia (2.29) and Tunisia (2.23). The reserve ratio has risen steadily since the early 1970s, moving from a trough of 0.61 months in 1978 to an all‑time peak of 3.16 months in 1991, before moderating to the 1994 level. Over the 18‑year observation window, the upward trajectory reflects gradual improvements in export earnings and external financing, yet the modest buffer remains vulnerable to commodity price shocks and regional instability. Compared with other low‑rank economies, Chad’s reserve coverage is relatively higher than Cabo Verde’s 2.15 months but still below the regional average for sub‑Saharan Africa. Continued diversification of exports and prudent fiscal management would be needed to sustain or extend the reserve cushion, especially if global trade conditions tighten.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2.3 | +1.2 | #84 |
| 1993 | 1.1 | −1.0 | #109 |
| 1992 | 2.1 | −1.1 | #76 |
| 1991 | 3.2 | +0.1 | #53 |
| 1990 | 3.1 | +0.1 | #47 |
| 1989 | 3.0 | +1.3 | #51 |
| 1988 | 1.8 | +0.2 | #78 |
| 1987 | 1.6 | +1.0 | #85 |
| 1986 | 0.6 | −0.7 | #107 |
| 1985 | 1.4 | −1.2 | #81 |
| 1984 | 2.5 | +0.4 | #52 |
| 1983 | 2.2 | +0.1 | #61 |
| 1982 | 2.0 | +0.7 | #58 |
| 1981 | 1.3 | −0.4 | #77 |
| 1980 | 1.7 | +0.1 | #72 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chad matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chad's reserves in months of imports was 2.3 in 1994. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 103.9% increase from the previous year.
Chad's reserves in months of imports peaked at 3.2 in 1991.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Chad was 0.6 in 1978.
Chad ranks 84th globally in reserves in months of imports as of 1994.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.MO. Data sourced from World Bank.
The reserves in months of imports of Chad in 1994 was 2.3. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chad_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Chad Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chad/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}