Chad—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #54 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-1.2%
2031
YoY Change
-33.3%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#54
of 192 countries
Maximum
3.8%
2022
Minimum
-8.4%
2009
Last
-1.2%
Previous
-0.9%
Highest
3.8%
Lowest
-8.4%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Chad's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -1.4% in 2026, ranking #54 out of 192 countries. This represents a -33.3% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 3.8% (2022) and the lowest was -8.4% (2009). The IMF WEO projects -1.2% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -1.2% | -33.3% |
| 2030 | -0.9% | -28.6% |
| 2029 | -0.7% | -133.3% |
| 2028 | -0.3% | +76.9% |
| 2027 | -1.3% | +7.1% |
| 2026 | -1.4% | -7.7% |
| 2025 | -1.3% | +35.0% |
| 2024 | -2.0% | -53.8% |
| 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 | -1.4% | -7.7% |
| 2027Forecast | -1.3% | +7.1% |
| 2028Forecast | -0.3% | +76.9% |
| 2029Forecast | -0.7% | -133.3% |
| 2030Forecast | -0.9% | -28.6% |
| 2031Forecast | -1.2% | -33.3% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 27.6% | 2026 |
| 2 | Naoero | 13.1% | 2026 |
| 3 | Norway | 10.2% | 2026 |
| 4 | Oman | 5.2% | 2026 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 4.9% | 2026 |
| 6 | Macao SAR, China | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 7 | Lesotho | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 8 | Singapore | 3.3% | 2026 |
| 9 | Lebanon | 3.3% | 2025 |
| 10 | Liechtenstein | 3.0% | 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