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Chad
Chad · TCD · Africa
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Risk Score
High→ Stable
Risk Factors
Active conflict (structural)
No recent events in pipeline
Overview
Chad is a landlocked Central African nation with significant oil reserves, which form the backbone of its economy. The country faces severe challenges including poverty, political instability, and the impacts of climate change, particularly desertification. It is currently governed by a transitional military council.
Leadership
Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno
Transitional President
GOVERNMENT: Transitional military council
Economy
GDP
$14.0B
GDP per Capita
$750
GDP Growth
+3.2%
Inflation
3.8%
Unemployment
5.5%
OilAgriculture (cotton, livestock)
Trade
Key Exports
Crude oilCottonLivestock
Key Imports
MachineryTransport equipmentIndustrial goodsFoodstuffsPetroleum products
Top Partners
United StatesChinaFranceCameroonIndia
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