Inflation of consumer prices in Chad
Chad: Inflation of consumer prices was -3.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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.
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 |
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- 188 Niger -4.5% compare
- 189 Sri Lanka -4.8% compare
- 190 Afghanistan -6.6% compare
More economy & growth data for Chad
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 12.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita 873.53 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 6.3% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 18.35 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 873.53 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 177.66 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 293.00 million current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 380.05 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 653.09 million current US$ (2025)
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.