Chad Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Chad's foreign reserves was $1.4B in 2025, ranked 131st globally. This represents a 36.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Chad's foreign reserves stood at $1.4B in 2025, a rise of +$386.1M from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1.4B by 2025. Chad ranked 131st globally.
Chad's foreign reserves have witnessed significant fluctuations over the past six and a half decades, with the latest value standing at 1,435,884,704.33 dollars in 2025. The country's foreign reserves have been on an upward trajectory since the trough of -4,810,495.81 dollars in 1969, a stark contrast to its all-time peak of 1,435,884,704.33 dollars in 2025. Notably, Chad's foreign reserves surpass those of Kosovo, ranking 131 globally, and are comparable to those of Gabon, which ranks higher at 1,457,093,893.82 dollars. The growth of Chad's foreign reserves has been driven by various factors, including the country's hydrocarbon production and its integration into the global economy. Chad's ability to maintain its foreign reserves will depend on its ability to diversify its economy, manage its energy revenues effectively, and navigate the challenges posed by the global economic landscape. A significant decline in global commodity prices or a deterioration in Chad's economic management could alter the trajectory of its foreign reserves.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $1.6B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1.4B | - | - |
| 2025 | $1.4B | +$386.1M | #131 |
| 2023 | $1.0B | +$36.6M | #134 |
| 2022 | $1.0B | +$801.6M | #134 |
| 2021 | $211.6M | −$179.1M | #166 |
| 2020 | $390.7M | +$80.6M | #153 |
| 2019 | $310.0M | +$162.3M | #155 |
| 2018 | $147.8M | +$139.2M | #169 |
| 2017 | $8.6M | +$390,945 | #174 |
| 2016 | $8.2M | −$360.7M | #174 |
| 2015 | $368.9M | −$707.0M | #154 |
| 2014 | $1.1B | −$107.1M | #124 |
| 2013 | $1.2B | +$27.4M | #121 |
| 2012 | $1.2B | +$204.6M | #123 |
| 2011 | $951.1M | +$318.7M | #126 |
| 2010 | $632.4M | +$15.7M | #139 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chad matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chad's foreign reserves was $1.4B in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 36.8% increase from the previous year.
Chad's foreign reserves peaked at $1.4B in 2025.
The lowest foreign reserves in Chad was $-4.8M in 1969.
Chad ranks 131st globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chad's foreign reserves is projected to reach $1.4B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Chad's foreign reserves was approximately 1.44 billion ($1.4B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Chad in 2025 was $1.4B. This ranks 131st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chad_reserves,
title = {Chad Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chad/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}