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Economic Profile of the Republic of Chad

Chad is a low-income country located south of the Sahara Desert, with a nominal GDP of approximately $14.4 billion in 2023. The economy is heavily dependent on energy resources, with the oil industry accounting for approximately 40-50% of total GDP as the main industry. The country is one of Africa's leading oil exporters and has driven economic growth since oil production began in 2003. However, the economy is characterized by a fragile economic structure heavily influenced by fluctuations in oil prices. As for other industries, cotton production is a traditional export commodity, and agriculture employs approximately 80% of the labor force.

Regarding recent economic trends, since 2023, rising inflation rates and currency devaluation have become serious issues. The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has caused food and fuel prices to surge, significantly increasing the living costs for the population. On the other hand, 2024 is expected to see modest growth due to recovery in oil production and slight price increases. Political instability also negatively affects the economy, and the decrease in foreign investment has continued since the 2021 military coup.

As notable points, Chad is one of the African countries with the highest poverty rates, with approximately 40% of the population living in extreme poverty. Insufficient infrastructure development and lack of educational and medical facilities are major obstacles to economic development. Additionally, security challenges in the Sahel region are serious, and these limit investment environment and economic growth. Economic reform through cooperation with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank will be key to future development.