Gross capital formation (constant LCU) in Chad
Chad: Gross capital formation (constant LCU) was 2.14 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Chad, 1985–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Chad stood at 2.14 trillion constant LCU.
That represents a change of up 9.3% on the previous year and down 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Chad peaked at 2.51 trillion constant LCU in 2014 and was at its lowest, 248.79 billion constant LCU, in 1985.
Chad ranks 43rd of 170 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) in Chad, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 248.79 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1986 | 266.79 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 291.46 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 1988 | 259.92 billion constant LCU | -10.8% |
| 1989 | 300.36 billion constant LCU | +15.6% |
| 1990 | 334.01 billion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 1991 | 268.94 billion constant LCU | -19.5% |
| 1992 | 301.19 billion constant LCU | +12.0% |
| 1993 | 327.17 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 1994 | 326.09 billion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 261.73 billion constant LCU | -19.7% |
| 1996 | 410.64 billion constant LCU | +56.9% |
| 1997 | 417.46 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 388.03 billion constant LCU | -7.0% |
| 1999 | 311.59 billion constant LCU | -19.7% |
| 2000 | 525.00 billion constant LCU | +68.5% |
| 2001 | 1.01 trillion constant LCU | +93.1% |
| 2002 | 1.64 trillion constant LCU | +62.1% |
| 2003 | 1.63 trillion constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 762.37 billion constant LCU | -53.3% |
| 2006 | 728.42 billion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 903.29 billion constant LCU | +24.0% |
| 2008 | 1.26 trillion constant LCU | +39.4% |
| 2009 | 1.27 trillion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 1.65 trillion constant LCU | +29.7% |
| 2011 | 1.67 trillion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 1.93 trillion constant LCU | +15.3% |
| 2013 | 2.14 trillion constant LCU | +10.8% |
| 2014 | 2.51 trillion constant LCU | +17.3% |
| 2015 | 2.19 trillion constant LCU | -12.4% |
| 2016 | 1.67 trillion constant LCU | -23.7% |
| 2017 | 1.44 trillion constant LCU | -14.1% |
| 2018 | 1.85 trillion constant LCU | +29.0% |
| 2019 | 1.99 trillion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 2020 | 1.78 trillion constant LCU | -10.5% |
| 2021 | 1.69 trillion constant LCU | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 1.70 trillion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 1.78 trillion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 1.96 trillion constant LCU | +10.2% |
| 2025 | 2.14 trillion constant LCU | +9.3% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 2.14 trillion constant LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 873.06 billion constant LCU, 2.5× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Chad's 2.14 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 762.38 billion constant LCU, 2.8× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 273.47 billion constant LCU | 248.79 billion constant LCU | 300.36 billion constant LCU | 5 |
| 1990s | 334.68 billion constant LCU | 261.73 billion constant LCU | 417.46 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.08 trillion constant LCU | 525.00 billion constant LCU | 1.64 trillion constant LCU | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.90 trillion constant LCU | 1.44 trillion constant LCU | 2.51 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.84 trillion constant LCU | 1.69 trillion constant LCU | 2.14 trillion constant LCU | 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 gross capital formation in Chad?
- Gross capital formation in Chad was 2.14 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 2.51 trillion constant LCU in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 248.79 billion constant LCU in 1985.
- How does Chad rank for gross capital formation?
- Chad ranks 43rd out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. 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 Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.