Changes in inventories (current US$) in Chad
Chad: Changes in inventories (current US$) was 852.06 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Chad, 1982–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, changes in inventories in Chad stood at 852.06 million current US$. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
The figure is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 822.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Chad peaked at 852.06 million current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, -515.92 million current US$, in 2009.
Chad ranks 56th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories (current US$) in Chad, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 7.74 million current US$ | — |
| 1983 | 6.68 million current US$ | -13.8% |
| 1984 | 13.03 million current US$ | +95.2% |
| 1985 | 22.15 million current US$ | +69.9% |
| 1986 | 25.50 million current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1987 | 31.18 million current US$ | +22.3% |
| 1988 | 30.62 million current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 33.78 million current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1990 | 34.45 million current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 36.06 million current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 41.26 million current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1993 | 41.92 million current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 57.64 million current US$ | +37.5% |
| 1995 | -16.84 million current US$ | -129.2% |
| 1996 | 84.95 million current US$ | -604.5% |
| 1997 | 48.72 million current US$ | -42.6% |
| 1998 | 48.66 million current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1999 | -50.35 million current US$ | -203.5% |
| 2000 | 32.38 million current US$ | -164.3% |
| 2001 | 62.81 million current US$ | +93.9% |
| 2002 | 8.65 million current US$ | -86.2% |
| 2003 | 96.57 million current US$ | +1016.5% |
| 2004 | 68.27 million current US$ | -29.3% |
| 2005 | -259.78 million current US$ | -480.5% |
| 2006 | -428.67 million current US$ | +65.0% |
| 2007 | -418.42 million current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2008 | -469.23 million current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2009 | -515.92 million current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2010 | -58.77 million current US$ | -88.6% |
| 2011 | 270.64 million current US$ | -560.5% |
| 2012 | 361.75 million current US$ | +33.7% |
| 2013 | -292.62 million current US$ | -180.9% |
| 2014 | 838.93 million current US$ | -386.7% |
| 2015 | 92.40 million current US$ | -89.0% |
| 2016 | 298.10 million current US$ | +222.6% |
| 2017 | 445.36 million current US$ | +49.4% |
| 2018 | 700.99 million current US$ | +57.4% |
| 2019 | 607.85 million current US$ | -13.3% |
| 2020 | 678.51 million current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2021 | 603.31 million current US$ | -11.1% |
| 2022 | 613.96 million current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 599.47 million current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 817.75 million current US$ | +36.4% |
| 2025 | 852.06 million current US$ | +4.2% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 852.06 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 108.59 million current US$, 7.8× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Chad's 852.06 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 21.74 million current US$, 39.2× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories (current US$) in Chad changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +1016.5% | 8.65 million current US$ | 96.57 million current US$ |
| 1996 | +604.5% | -16.84 million current US$ | 84.95 million current US$ |
| 2011 | +560.5% | -58.77 million current US$ | 270.64 million current US$ |
| 2005 | -480.5% | 68.27 million current US$ | -259.78 million current US$ |
| 2014 | +386.7% | -292.62 million current US$ | 838.93 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 21.34 million current US$ | 6.68 million current US$ | 33.78 million current US$ | 8 |
| 1990s | 32.65 million current US$ | -50.35 million current US$ | 84.95 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -182.34 million current US$ | -515.92 million current US$ | 96.57 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 326.46 million current US$ | -292.62 million current US$ | 838.93 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 694.18 million current US$ | 599.47 million current US$ | 852.06 million current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More economy & growth data for Chad
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 0.7031 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP -0.2407 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.66 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -59.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.0285 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -61.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.0208 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.98 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Chad?
- Changes in inventories in Chad was 852.06 million current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 852.06 million current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was -515.92 million current US$ in 2009.
- How does Chad rank for changes in inventories?
- Chad ranks 56th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 822.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Changes in inventories (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Changes in inventories is the value of entries into inventories less the value of withdrawals and less the value of any recurrent losses of goods held in inventories during the accounting period.This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.