Military spending in Chad
Chad: Military spending was 598.32 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
598.32 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 7.3%
World rank
99th
of 162 countries
All-time high
877.76 million constant 2024 US$
in 2009
All-time low
32.29 million constant 2024 US$
in 1998
Years of data
41
1983–2025
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$, in 1998.
Chad ranks 99th of 162 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending in Chad, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 101.06 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1984 | 98.05 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.0% |
| 1985 | 90.58 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.6% |
| 1986 | 103.57 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.3% |
| 1987 | 67.13 million constant 2024 US$ | -35.2% |
| 1988 | 130.95 million constant 2024 US$ | +95.1% |
| 1989 | 105.49 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.4% |
| 1990 | 55.20 million constant 2024 US$ | -47.7% |
| 1992 | 55.21 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 71.58 million constant 2024 US$ | +29.6% |
| 1994 | 55.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -21.8% |
| 1995 | 41.66 million constant 2024 US$ | -25.6% |
| 1996 | 47.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.1% |
| 1997 | 34.38 million constant 2024 US$ | -27.7% |
| 1998 | 32.29 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.1% |
| 1999 | 47.68 million constant 2024 US$ | +47.6% |
| 2000 | 54.11 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.5% |
| 2001 | 60.79 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.3% |
| 2002 | 71.94 million constant 2024 US$ | +18.3% |
| 2003 | 72.92 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 86.43 million constant 2024 US$ | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 87.82 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 323.82 million constant 2024 US$ | +268.7% |
| 2007 | 569.01 million constant 2024 US$ | +75.7% |
| 2008 | 757.38 million constant 2024 US$ | +33.1% |
| 2009 | 877.76 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.9% |
| 2010 | 783.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.7% |
| 2011 | 724.45 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 838.69 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.8% |
| 2014 | 445.85 million constant 2024 US$ | -46.8% |
| 2015 | 287.77 million constant 2024 US$ | -35.5% |
| 2016 | 407.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +41.6% |
| 2017 | 289.96 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.8% |
| 2018 | 304.14 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 300.21 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 388.24 million constant 2024 US$ | +29.3% |
| 2021 | 386.63 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 411.86 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 406.07 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 557.77 million constant 2024 US$ | +37.4% |
| 2025 | 598.32 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.3% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 598.32 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 193.28 million constant 2024 US$, 3.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Chad's 598.32 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 336.91 million constant 2024 US$, 1.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending in Chad changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +268.7% | 87.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 323.82 million constant 2024 US$ |
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
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3078 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1797 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5525 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 58.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9785 (2050)
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.