Gross savings (current LCU) in Chad
Chad: Gross savings (current LCU) was 87.81 billion current LCU in 1994. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings in Chad, 1977–1994
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 1994, gross savings in Chad stood at 87.81 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 355.3% on the previous year and up 198.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in Chad peaked at 87.81 billion current LCU in 1994 and was at its lowest, 10.99 billion current LCU, in 1990.
Chad ranks 107th of 178 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.
Gross savings (current LCU) in Chad, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 53.46 billion current LCU | — |
| 1978 | 57.81 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1982 | 22.19 billion current LCU | -61.6% |
| 1983 | 41.78 billion current LCU | +88.3% |
| 1984 | 29.42 billion current LCU | -29.6% |
| 1985 | 17.88 billion current LCU | -39.2% |
| 1986 | 19.83 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1987 | 37.63 billion current LCU | +89.7% |
| 1988 | 58.87 billion current LCU | +56.5% |
| 1989 | 41.84 billion current LCU | -28.9% |
| 1990 | 10.99 billion current LCU | -73.7% |
| 1991 | 38.66 billion current LCU | +251.7% |
| 1992 | 34.39 billion current LCU | -11.0% |
| 1993 | 19.29 billion current LCU | -43.9% |
| 1994 | 87.81 billion current LCU | +355.3% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 87.81 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 834.76 billion current LCU, 11% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Chad's 87.81 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 841.37 billion current LCU, 10% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 55.64 billion current LCU | 53.46 billion current LCU | 57.81 billion current LCU | 2 |
| 1980s | 33.68 billion current LCU | 17.88 billion current LCU | 58.87 billion current LCU | 8 |
| 1990s | 38.23 billion current LCU | 10.99 billion current LCU | 87.81 billion current LCU | 5 |
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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 savings in Chad?
- Gross savings in Chad was 87.81 billion current LCU in 1994, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross savings recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 87.81 billion current LCU in 1994.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.99 billion current LCU in 1990.
- How does Chad rank for gross savings?
- Chad ranks 107th out of 178 countries with data for 1994.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 198.5%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross savings (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.