Economy - overview:
Chad’s landlocked location results in high transportation costs for imported goods and dependence on neighboring countries. Oil and agriculture are mainstays of Chad’s economy. Oil provides about 60% of export revenues, while cotton, cattle, livestock, and gum arabic provide the bulk of Chad's non-oil export earnings. Chad relies on foreign assistance and foreign capital for much public and private sector investment. The services sector contributes about one-third of GDP and has attracted foreign investment mostly through telecommunications and banking. Chad’s fiscal position is encumbered by declining oil prices, though high oil prices and strong local harvests supported the economy in recent years. Nearly all of Chad’s fuel is provided by one domestic refinery, and unanticipated shut-downs occasionally result in shortages. The country regulates the price of domestic fuel, providing an incentive for black market sales. Chad's investment climate remains challenging due to limited infrastructure, a lack of trained workers, extensive government bureaucracy, and corruption. Chad obtained a three-year extended credit facility from the IMF in 2014 and was granted debt relief under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative in April 2015.

GDP (purchasing power parity):
$32 billion (2015 est.) $29.93 billion (2014 est.) $28 billion (2013 est.)
note: data are in 2015 US dollars
country comparison to the world: 126
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GDP (official exchange rate):
$11.69 billion (2015 est.)
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GDP - real growth rate:
6.9% (2015 est.) 6.9% (2014 est.) 5.7% (2013 est.)
country comparison to the world: 18
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GDP - per capita (PPP):
$2,800 (2015 est.) $2,700 (2014 est.) $2,500 (2013 est.)
note: data are in 2015 US dollars
country comparison to the world: 193
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Gross national saving:
18.6% of GDP (2015 est.) 21.6% of GDP (2014 est.) 18.3% of GDP (2013 est.)
country comparison to the world: 92
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GDP - composition, by end use:
household consumption: 70.8%
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government consumption: 5.6%
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investment in fixed capital: 32.6%
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investment in inventories: 0.2%
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exports of goods and services: 26.5%
[see also: GDP - composition, by end use - exports of goods and services country ranks ]
imports of goods and services: -35.7% (2015 est.)
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GDP - composition, by sector of origin:
agriculture: 54.9%
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industry: 14.2%
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services: 30.9% (2015 est.)
[see also: GDP - composition, by sector of origin - services country ranks ]

Agriculture - products:
cotton, sorghum, millet, peanuts, sesame, corn, rice, potatoes, onions, cassava (manioc, tapioca), cattle, sheep, goats, camels

Industries:
oil, cotton textiles, brewing, natron (sodium carbonate), soap, cigarettes, construction materials

Industrial production growth rate:
-1.3% (2015 est.)
country comparison to the world: 174
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Labor force:
5.268 million (2015 est.)
country comparison to the world: 75
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Labor force - by occupation:
agriculture: 80%
[see also: Labor force - by occupation - agriculture country ranks ]
industry and services: 20% (2006 est.)

Unemployment rate:
NA%
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Population below poverty line:
46.7% (2011 est.)
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Household income or consumption by percentage share:
lowest 10%: 2.6%
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highest 10%: 30.8% (2003)
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Distribution of family income - Gini index:
43.3 (2011 est.)
country comparison to the world: 49
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Budget:
revenues: $2.31 billion
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expenditures: $2.739 billion (2015 est.)
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Taxes and other revenues:
19.8% of GDP (2015 est.)
country comparison to the world: 163
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Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-):
-3.7% of GDP (2015 est.)
country comparison to the world: 140
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Public debt:
31.9% of GDP (2015 est.) 30.8% of GDP (2014 est.)
country comparison to the world: 138
[see also: Public debt country ranks ]

Fiscal year:
calendar year

Inflation rate (consumer prices):
4.2% (2015 est.) 1.7% (2014 est.)
country comparison to the world: 162
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Central bank discount rate:
4.25% (31 December 2009) 4.75% (31 December 2008)
country comparison to the world: 91
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Commercial bank prime lending rate:
15.5% (31 December 2015 est.) 15.5% (31 December 2014 est.)
country comparison to the world: 34
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Stock of narrow money:
$1.633 billion (31 December 2015 est.) $1.751 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
country comparison to the world: 136
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Stock of broad money:
$1.976 billion (31 December 2014 est.) $1.751 billion (31 December 2013 est.)
country comparison to the world: 157
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Stock of domestic credit:
$1.266 billion (31 December 2015 est.) $1.195 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
country comparison to the world: 154
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Market value of publicly traded shares:
$NA
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Current account balance:
-$1.217 billion (2015 est.) -$1.242 billion (2014 est.)
country comparison to the world: 126
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Exports:
$4.139 billion (2015 est.) $5.008 billion (2014 est.)
country comparison to the world: 116
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Exports - commodities:
oil, livestock, cotton, sesame, gum arabic, shea butter

Exports - partners:
US 77.6%, Japan 10.2% (2014)

Imports:
$3.331 billion (2015 est.) $4.416 billion (2014 est.)
country comparison to the world: 138
[see also: Imports country ranks ]

Imports - commodities:
machinery and transportation equipment, industrial goods, foodstuffs, textiles

Imports - partners:
Algeria 54.6%, China 11.2%, Italy 6.2%, France 5.4% (2014)

Reserves of foreign exchange and gold:
$1.111 billion (31 December 2015 est.) $1.089 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
country comparison to the world: 128
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Debt - external:
$3.525 billion (31 December 2014 est.) $2.216 billion (31 December 2013 est.)
country comparison to the world: 140
[see also: Debt - external country ranks ]

Stock of direct foreign investment - at home:
$NA (31 December 2010) $4.5 billion (2006 est.)
[see also: Stock of direct foreign investment - at home country ranks ]

Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad:
$NA
[see also: Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad country ranks ]

Exchange rates:
Cooperation Financiere en Afrique Centrale francs (XAF) per US dollar - 580.5 (2015 est.) 494.42 (2014 est.) 494.42 (2013 est.) 510.53 (2012 est.) 471.87 (2011 est.)