Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Chad
Chad: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate was -8.63 % change on previous year in 1994. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Chad, 1978–1994
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Chad recorded -8.63 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in 1994.
The figure is down 140.0% on the previous year and down 136.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Chad peaked at 70.32 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -55.7 % change on previous year, in 1979.
Chad ranks 183rd of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Chad, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 8.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | -55.7 % change on previous year | -724.9% |
| 1980 | -32.93 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 1981 | 34.03 % change on previous year | -203.4% |
| 1982 | -2.59 % change on previous year | -107.6% |
| 1983 | 70.32 % change on previous year | -2817.3% |
| 1984 | 23.56 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 1985 | 46.59 % change on previous year | +97.7% |
| 1986 | 17.99 % change on previous year | -61.4% |
| 1987 | 12.21 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 1988 | 5.3 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 1989 | 0.8812 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 1990 | 8.3 % change on previous year | +842.4% |
| 1991 | -6.1 % change on previous year | -173.5% |
| 1992 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -133.1% |
| 1993 | -3.6 % change on previous year | -278.0% |
| 1994 | -8.63 % change on previous year | +140.0% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's -8.63 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.42 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
- Chad's -8.63 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.37 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Chad changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +2817.3% | -2.59 % change on previous year | 70.32 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -23.39 % change on previous year | -55.7 % change on previous year | 8.91 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 17.54 % change on previous year | -32.93 % change on previous year | 70.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.6 % change on previous year | -8.63 % change on previous year | 8.3 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chad
- 180 Mozambique -6.19 % change on previous year
- 181 Myanmar -7.01 % change on previous year compare
- 182 Sao Tome and Principe -8.09 % change on previous year compare
- 184 Djibouti -9.57 % change on previous year
- 185 New Caledonia -9.58 % change on previous year
- 186 Mali -9.65 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Chad
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP -0.2407 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.66 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -2.15 million BoP, current US$ (1999)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0014 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1999)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -0.2611 BoP, current US$ per person (1999)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.02 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 11.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0512 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 50.22 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 47.42 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Chad?
- Imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Chad was -8.63 % change on previous year in 1994, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 70.32 % change on previous year in 1983.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was -55.7 % change on previous year in 1979.
- How does Chad rank for imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate?
- Chad ranks 183rd out of 199 countries with data for 1994.
- Is imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is down 136.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.