Inflation of consumer prices in Chad
Chad: Inflation of consumer prices was -3.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-3.9%
Change on year
down 144.0%
World rank
187th
of 190 countries
All-time high
41.7%
in 1994
All-time low
-13.1%
in 1986
Years of data
42
1984–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in Chad, 1984–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
In 2025, inflation of consumer prices in Chad stood at -3.9%.
The figure is down 144.0% on the previous year and down 189.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Chad peaked at 41.7% in 1994 and was at its lowest, -13.1%, in 1986.
Chad ranks 187th of 190 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation of consumer prices in Chad, year by year
| Year | annual % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 20.3% | — |
| 1985 | 5.2% | -74.5% |
| 1986 | -13.1% | -353.3% |
| 1987 | -6.0% | -54.2% |
| 1988 | 15.5% | -359.0% |
| 1989 | -3.7% | -123.8% |
| 1990 | -0.7% | -80.0% |
| 1991 | 3.2% | -532.6% |
| 1992 | -3.1% | -197.5% |
| 1993 | -8.4% | +170.7% |
| 1994 | 41.7% | -595.1% |
| 1995 | 9.2% | -77.9% |
| 1996 | 11.3% | +22.8% |
| 1997 | 5.6% | -50.8% |
| 1998 | 4.3% | -23.6% |
| 1999 | -8.0% | -288.4% |
| 2000 | 3.8% | -147.6% |
| 2001 | 12.4% | +225.2% |
| 2002 | 5.2% | -58.2% |
| 2003 | -1.8% | -133.8% |
| 2004 | -5.4% | +205.6% |
| 2005 | 7.9% | -247.3% |
| 2006 | 8.0% | +1.8% |
| 2007 | -9.0% | -211.7% |
| 2008 | 10.3% | -214.7% |
| 2009 | 10.0% | -3.3% |
| 2010 | -2.1% | -120.9% |
| 2011 | 2.0% | -197.7% |
| 2012 | 7.5% | +270.4% |
| 2013 | 0.2% | -97.0% |
| 2014 | 1.7% | +655.4% |
| 2015 | 4.4% | +160.2% |
| 2016 | -0.8% | -118.1% |
| 2017 | -1.5% | +94.0% |
| 2018 | 4.3% | -378.1% |
| 2019 | -1.0% | -122.7% |
| 2020 | 4.5% | -559.3% |
| 2021 | -0.8% | -117.3% |
| 2022 | 5.8% | -848.9% |
| 2023 | 10.8% | +87.2% |
| 2024 | 8.9% | -17.9% |
| 2025 | -3.9% | -144.0% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's -3.9% is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.7%. (22 countries reporting)
- Chad's -3.9% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.5%. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.0% | -13.1% | 20.3% | 6 |
| 1990s | 5.5% | -8.4% | 41.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.2% | -9.0% | 12.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.5% | -2.1% | 7.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.2% | -3.9% | 10.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chad
- 184 Burkina Faso -0.6% compare
- 185 Cayman Islands -0.6% compare
- 186 Fiji -1.4% compare
- 188 Niger -4.5% compare
- 189 Sri Lanka -4.8% compare
- 190 Afghanistan -6.6% 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 inflation of consumer prices in Chad?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Chad was -3.9% in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 41.7% in 1994.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.1% in 1986.
- How does Chad rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Chad ranks 187th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is down 189.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual changes in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a set basket of goods and services. This measure is used to track changes in living costs over time.