Military spending in Chad
Chad: Military spending was 598.32 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Military spending in Chad, 1983–2025
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, military spending in Chad stood at 598.32 million constant 2024 US$.
That represents a change of up 7.3% on the previous year and up 107.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Chad peaked at 877.76 million constant 2024 US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 32.29 million constant 2024 US$, in 1998.
Chad ranks 99th of 162 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 99.55 million constant 2024 US$ | 67.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 130.95 million constant 2024 US$ | 7 |
| 1990s | 49.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 32.29 million constant 2024 US$ | 71.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 296.20 million constant 2024 US$ | 54.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 877.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 486.91 million constant 2024 US$ | 287.77 million constant 2024 US$ | 838.69 million constant 2024 US$ | 9 |
| 2020s | 458.15 million constant 2024 US$ | 386.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 598.32 million constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chad
- 96 Georgia 637.21 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 97 Cyprus 631.51 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 98 Guatemala 616.47 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 100 Botswana 594.86 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 101 Guinea 586.16 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 102 Honduras 581.80 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Chad
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1244 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 3.03 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2527 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.39 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 149.69 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in Chad?
- Military spending in Chad was 598.32 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 877.76 million constant 2024 US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.29 million constant 2024 US$ in 1998.
- How does Chad rank for military spending?
- Chad ranks 99th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.