Chad—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #85 of 192
Latest Value
-2.2%
2027
YoY Change
+8.3%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#85
of 192 countries
Maximum
3.8%
2022
Minimum
-8.4%
2009
Last
-2.2%
Previous
-2.4%
Highest
3.8%
Lowest
-8.4%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -2.2% | +8.3% |
| 2026 | -2.4% | -60.0% |
| 2025 | -1.5% | +28.6% |
| 2024 | -2.1% | -61.5% |
| 2023 | -1.3% | -134.2% |
| 2022 | 3.8% | +392.3% |
| 2021 | -1.3% | -208.3% |
| 2020 | 1.2% | +1300.0% |
| 2019 | -0.1% | -107.1% |
| 2018 | 1.4% | +800.0% |
| 2017 | -0.2% | +86.7% |
| 2016 | -1.5% | +54.5% |
| 2015 | -3.3% | -3.1% |
| 2014 | -3.2% | -113.3% |
| 2013 | -1.5% | -600.0% |
| 2012 | 0.3% | -82.4% |
| 2011 | 1.7% | +153.1% |
| 2010 | -3.2% | +61.9% |
| 2009 | -8.4% | -400.0% |
| 2008 | 2.8% | +40.0% |
| 2007 | 2.0% | +17.6% |
| 2006 | 1.7% | +1800.0% |
| 2005 | -0.1% | +94.4% |
| 2004 | -1.8% | +58.1% |
| 2003 | -4.3% | -4.9% |
| 2002 | -4.1% | -17.1% |
| 2001 | -3.5% | +25.5% |
| 2000 | -4.7% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -2.4% | -60.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -2.2% | +8.3% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 26.5% | 2026 |
| 2 | Norway | 10.7% | 2026 |
| 3 | Nauru | 9.5% | 2026 |
| 4 | Macao SAR, China | 5.6% | 2026 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 4.8% | 2026 |
| 6 | South Sudan | 4.1% | 2026 |
| 7 | Lesotho | 3.8% | 2026 |
| 8 | Liechtenstein | 3.2% | 2026 |
| 9 | Cyprus | 3.2% | 2026 |
| 10 | Singapore | 2.7% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
General government net lending/borrowing as a percentage of GDP. A positive value indicates a fiscal surplus; negative indicates a deficit.
Methodology
Revenue minus expenditure minus net acquisition of nonfinancial assets, as a percentage of GDP. A comprehensive measure of the fiscal balance.
Unit
Percent of GDP