Share of imports by region of origin in Chad
Chad: Share of imports by region of origin was 66.62 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of imports by region of origin in Chad, 1960–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of imports by region of origin in Chad is 66.62 million current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 75.9% on the previous year and down 37.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Chad peaked at 147.94 million current US$ in 2001 and was at its lowest, 770,000 current US$, in 1981.
That places Chad 173rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Chad, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.60 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 3.10 million current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1962 | 3.90 million current US$ | +25.8% |
| 1963 | 5.00 million current US$ | +28.2% |
| 1964 | 5.50 million current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1965 | 6.70 million current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1966 | 6.30 million current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1967 | 5.60 million current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1968 | 4.10 million current US$ | -26.8% |
| 1969 | 3.88 million current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1970 | 3.96 million current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1971 | 3.48 million current US$ | -12.1% |
| 1972 | 2.94 million current US$ | -15.6% |
| 1973 | 6.44 million current US$ | +119.3% |
| 1974 | 10.94 million current US$ | +69.8% |
| 1975 | 11.07 million current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 770,000 current US$ | -93.0% |
| 1982 | 1.98 million current US$ | +157.1% |
| 1983 | 13.86 million current US$ | +600.0% |
| 1984 | 19.14 million current US$ | +38.1% |
| 1985 | 27.72 million current US$ | +44.8% |
| 1986 | 7.48 million current US$ | -73.0% |
| 1987 | 10.23 million current US$ | +36.8% |
| 1988 | 36.73 million current US$ | +259.0% |
| 1989 | 39.49 million current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 8.98 million current US$ | -77.3% |
| 1991 | 16.16 million current US$ | +80.0% |
| 1992 | 5.91 million current US$ | -63.4% |
| 1993 | 8.61 million current US$ | +45.8% |
| 1994 | 8.06 million current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1995 | 12.72 million current US$ | +57.7% |
| 1996 | 3.78 million current US$ | -70.2% |
| 1997 | 3.74 million current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 4.19 million current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1999 | 3.14 million current US$ | -25.1% |
| 2000 | 10.33 million current US$ | +228.8% |
| 2001 | 147.94 million current US$ | +1332.7% |
| 2002 | 135.81 million current US$ | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 70.85 million current US$ | -47.8% |
| 2004 | 45.64 million current US$ | -35.6% |
| 2005 | 62.20 million current US$ | +36.3% |
| 2006 | 75.02 million current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2007 | 88.97 million current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2008 | 72.25 million current US$ | -18.8% |
| 2009 | 77.96 million current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 100.66 million current US$ | +29.1% |
| 2011 | 40.75 million current US$ | -59.5% |
| 2012 | 43.35 million current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 69.54 million current US$ | +60.4% |
| 2014 | 107.31 million current US$ | +54.3% |
| 2015 | 69.05 million current US$ | -35.7% |
| 2016 | 36.89 million current US$ | -46.6% |
| 2017 | 36.95 million current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 61.70 million current US$ | +67.0% |
| 2019 | 113.20 million current US$ | +83.5% |
| 2020 | 57.32 million current US$ | -49.4% |
| 2021 | 47.70 million current US$ | -16.8% |
| 2022 | 94.88 million current US$ | +98.9% |
| 2023 | 37.88 million current US$ | -60.1% |
| 2024 | 66.62 million current US$ | +75.9% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 66.62 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 66.62 million current US$, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Chad's 66.62 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 125.05 million current US$, 53% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of imports by region of origin in Chad changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +1332.7% | 10.33 million current US$ | 147.94 million current US$ |
| 1983 | +600.0% | 1.98 million current US$ | 13.86 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.67 million current US$ | 2.60 million current US$ | 6.70 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.47 million current US$ | 2.94 million current US$ | 11.07 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 17.49 million current US$ | 770,000 current US$ | 39.49 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 7.53 million current US$ | 3.14 million current US$ | 16.16 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 78.70 million current US$ | 10.33 million current US$ | 147.94 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 67.94 million current US$ | 36.89 million current US$ | 113.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.88 million current US$ | 37.88 million current US$ | 94.88 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chad
- 170 San Marino 84.83 million current US$ compare
- 171 French Polynesia 82.92 million current US$ compare
- 172 Montenegro 67.62 million current US$ compare
- 174 Yemen 64.92 million current US$ compare
- 175 South Sudan 63.10 million current US$ compare
- 176 Palau 62.61 million current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Chad
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0087 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Chad?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Chad was 66.62 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 147.94 million current US$ in 2001.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 770,000 current US$ in 1981.
- How does Chad rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Chad ranks 173rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.