Commercial service imports in Chad
Chad: Commercial service imports was 174.23 million current US$ in 1994. ◆ Volatile
Commercial service imports in Chad, 1977–1994
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 1994, commercial service imports in Chad stood at 174.23 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.8% on the previous year and up 101.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, commercial service imports in Chad peaked at 225.72 million current US$ in 1993 and was at its lowest, 19.97 million current US$, in 1980.
That places Chad 187th out of 200 countries with data for 1994, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Commercial service imports in Chad, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 99.85 million current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 90.60 million current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1979 | 43.16 million current US$ | -52.4% |
| 1980 | 19.97 million current US$ | -53.7% |
| 1981 | 25.28 million current US$ | +26.6% |
| 1982 | 21.72 million current US$ | -14.1% |
| 1983 | 66.85 million current US$ | +207.7% |
| 1984 | 86.30 million current US$ | +29.1% |
| 1985 | 151.96 million current US$ | +76.1% |
| 1986 | 162.95 million current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 194.57 million current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1988 | 213.85 million current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1989 | 206.16 million current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1990 | 223.31 million current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 204.56 million current US$ | -8.4% |
| 1992 | 217.09 million current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 225.72 million current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 174.23 million current US$ | -22.8% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 174.23 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.04 billion current US$, 17% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Chad's 174.23 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.39 billion current US$, 13% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Commercial service imports in Chad changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +207.7% | 21.72 million current US$ | 66.85 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 77.87 million current US$ | 43.16 million current US$ | 99.85 million current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 114.96 million current US$ | 19.97 million current US$ | 213.85 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 208.98 million current US$ | 174.23 million current US$ | 225.72 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chad
- 184 Comoros 203.75 million current US$ compare
- 185 Guinea-Bissau 198.43 million current US$ compare
- 186 Equatorial Guinea 184.58 million current US$ compare
- 188 Gambia 160.90 million current US$ compare
- 189 Tonga 152.32 million current US$ compare
- 190 Central African Republic 113.83 million current US$ compare
More private sector data for Chad
- Merchandise trade 28.9% (2025)
- Food imports 24.3% (1995)
- Manufactures imports 56.5% (1995)
- Merchandise imports 2.20 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 16.2% (1975)
- Manufactures exports 7.7% (1975)
- Merchandise exports 4.00 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 190.44 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1863 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate -11.11 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is commercial service imports in Chad?
- Commercial service imports in Chad was 174.23 million current US$ in 1994, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest commercial service imports recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 225.72 million current US$ in 1993.
- What is the lowest commercial service imports recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.97 million current US$ in 1980.
- How does Chad rank for commercial service imports?
- Chad ranks 187th out of 200 countries with data for 1994.
- Is commercial service imports rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Commercial service imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Commercial service imports are total service imports minus imports of government services not included elsewhere. Imports of services are services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.