Claims on central government (current LCU) in Chad
Chad: Claims on central government (current LCU) was 63.30 billion current LCU in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Claims on central government in Chad, 1988–2008
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for claims on central government in Chad is 63.30 billion current LCU, measured in 2008.
The figure is up 619.3% on the previous year and up 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on central government in Chad peaked at 119.80 billion current LCU in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5.73 billion current LCU, in 1988.
Chad ranks 15th of 49 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Claims on central government (current LCU) in Chad, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5.73 billion current LCU | — |
| 1989 | 8.79 billion current LCU | +53.4% |
| 1990 | 13.04 billion current LCU | +48.5% |
| 1991 | 14.55 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1992 | 30.25 billion current LCU | +107.9% |
| 1993 | 43.98 billion current LCU | +45.4% |
| 1994 | 41.70 billion current LCU | -5.2% |
| 1995 | 37.69 billion current LCU | -9.6% |
| 1996 | 50.49 billion current LCU | +34.0% |
| 1997 | 46.95 billion current LCU | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 48.92 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 60.37 billion current LCU | +23.4% |
| 2000 | 71.40 billion current LCU | +18.3% |
| 2001 | 87.40 billion current LCU | +22.4% |
| 2002 | 84.00 billion current LCU | -3.9% |
| 2003 | 96.60 billion current LCU | +15.0% |
| 2004 | 94.30 billion current LCU | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 119.80 billion current LCU | +27.0% |
| 2006 | 75.30 billion current LCU | -37.1% |
| 2007 | 8.80 billion current LCU | -88.3% |
| 2008 | 63.30 billion current LCU | +619.3% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 63.30 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.85 billion current LCU, 9.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Chad's 63.30 billion current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.77 billion current LCU, 13.3× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Claims on central government (current LCU) in Chad changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +619.3% | 8.80 billion current LCU | 63.30 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.26 billion current LCU | 5.73 billion current LCU | 8.79 billion current LCU | 2 |
| 1990s | 38.79 billion current LCU | 13.04 billion current LCU | 60.37 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 77.88 billion current LCU | 8.80 billion current LCU | 119.80 billion current LCU | 9 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More financial sector data for Chad
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.2202 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 2.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.1608 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.2202 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 2.72 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is claims on central government in Chad?
- Claims on central government in Chad was 63.30 billion current LCU in 2008, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on central government recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 119.80 billion current LCU in 2005.
- What is the lowest claims on central government recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.73 billion current LCU in 1988.
- How does Chad rank for claims on central government?
- Chad ranks 15th out of 49 countries with data for 2008.
- Is claims on central government rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files, published as part of Claims on central government (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Claims on the central government, net is defined as the central governments direct financial obligations to the country’s financial institutions less any claims the central government has on those institutions.