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Economy of Angola vs Chad compared: GDP & Debt

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Angola has a GDP of $101B compared to $19.5B for Chad, ranking 71/197 and 132/197 by economy size, respectively.

Angola has $60.5B in government debt (59.9% of GDP), compared to $6.37B (32.7% of GDP) in Chad.

Angola vs Chad GDP by year

Angola
Chad
1x
Year GDP, current $
Angola Chad
2024 $100,998,916,781 $19,518,819,751
2023 $107,167,747,140 $18,340,233,749
2022 $131,212,208,930 $17,828,508,290
2021 $79,559,543,805 $16,871,937,698
2020 $58,852,456,454 $14,932,897,821
2019 $80,734,428,593 $14,905,517,743
2018 $89,512,794,227 $15,327,000,249
2017 $84,376,935,689 $13,349,041,409
2016 $59,878,249,719 $13,026,289,836
2015 $102,543,067,841 $14,559,599,500
2014 $153,449,860,496 $18,144,336,904
2013 $148,845,200,697 $17,865,316,886
2012 $143,572,907,528 $17,892,228,570
2011 $125,551,634,704 $16,685,349,674
2010 $95,546,919,755 $14,058,506,664
2009 $81,705,175,408 $12,317,614,054
2008 $98,790,432,989 $13,385,593,990
2007 $73,037,821,927 $10,865,385,132
2006 $58,653,659,980 $9,709,626,596
2005 $41,396,636,383 $8,655,892,393
2004 $26,997,977,897 $4,422,855,661
2003 $20,342,128,112 $2,742,815,072
2002 $17,311,512,432 $1,997,005,709
2001 $8,936,079,118 $1,710,843,377
2000 $9,129,594,970 $1,388,506,772
1999 $6,152,923,310 $1,534,673,583
1998 $6,506,221,616 $1,744,794,531
1997 $7,648,380,196 $1,544,689,577
1996 $7,526,421,519 $1,607,345,356
1995 $5,538,749,260 $1,445,919,895
1994 $4,438,321,017 $1,179,837,963
1993 $5,768,720,422 $1,463,251,164
1992 $8,307,810,974 $1,881,847,670
1991 $10,603,784,541 $1,877,137,982
1990 $11,229,515,599 $1,738,605,558
1989 $10,201,780,977 $1,433,686,312
1988 $8,769,836,769 $1,482,597,298
1987 $8,084,412,414 $1,163,426,852
1986 $7,072,536,109 $1,067,828,246
1985 $7,554,065,410 $1,033,069,709
1984 $6,131,475,065 $919,103,735
1983 $5,784,341,596 $832,415,806
1982 $5,550,483,036 $834,369,860
1981 $5,550,483,036 $876,937,558
1980 $5,930,503,401 $1,033,002,404
1979 - $1,004,316,496
1978 - $1,113,920,124
1977 - $935,360,465
1976 - $866,044,962
1975 - $864,602,105
1974 - $652,532,795
1973 - $647,199,483
1972 - $585,427,547
1971 - $501,866,730
1970 - $469,266,737
1969 - $471,635,622
1968 - $453,980,096
1967 - $449,826,323
1966 - $432,794,922
1965 - $416,926,303
1964 - $392,247,518
1963 - $371,767,002
1962 - $357,635,713
1961 - $333,975,336
1960 - $313,582,728

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Angola vs Chad by year

Angola
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Chad
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Angola Chad
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $2,666 $10,119 $962 $2,743
2023 $2,916 $9,754 $949 $2,700
2022 $3,682 $9,588 $966 $2,624
2021 $2,304 $8,862 $946 $2,435
2020 $1,759 $7,827 $867 $2,186
2019 $2,494 $8,573 $893 $2,352
2018 $2,860 $8,278 $949 $2,228
2017 $2,791 $8,007 $854 $2,097
2016 $2,052 $7,767 $862 $2,120
2015 $3,642 $8,067 $994 $2,378
2014 $5,650 $9,018 $1,279 $2,133
2013 $5,689 $8,504 $1,305 $2,110
2012 $5,702 $8,246 $1,354 $2,435
2011 $5,184 $7,538 $1,308 $2,388
2010 $4,102 $7,412 $1,142 $2,320
2009 $3,645 $7,228 $1,036 $2,087
2008 $4,578 $7,316 $1,166 $2,181
2007 $3,515 $6,728 $980 $2,149
2006 $2,930 $6,018 $907 $2,079
2005 $2,146 $5,416 $838 $2,102
2004 $1,451 $4,771 $446 $1,808
2003 $1,134 $4,322 $289.1 $1,378
2002 $999 $4,241 $219.1 $1,226
2001 $534 $3,802 $194.3 $1,152
2000 $564 $3,690 $163.1 $1,044
1999 $393 $3,619 $186.6 $1,066
1998 $429 $3,609 $219.8 $1,096
1997 $522 $3,525 $201.4 $1,049
1996 $531 $3,342 $216.9 $1,010
1995 $404 $2,990 $204 $1,014
1994 $335 $2,633 $173.9 $1,026
1993 $450 $2,628 $220.7 $933
1992 $669 $3,486 $290.6 $1,107
1991 $882 $3,740 $302 $1,046
1990 $966 $3,705 $290.6 $967
1989 $908 - $246.4 -
1988 $807 - $263.5 -
1987 $770 - $213.9 -
1986 $698 - $203.4 -
1985 $772 - $202.7 -
1984 $650 - $182.2 -
1983 $637 - $167.2 -
1982 $634 - $176.1 -
1981 $658 - $194 -
1980 $729 - $228.8 -
1979 - - $222.9 -
1978 - - $252.5 -
1977 - - $215.9 -
1976 - - $203.7 -
1975 - - $207.5 -
1974 - - $160 -
1973 - - $162.4 -
1972 - - $150.4 -
1971 - - $131.8 -
1970 - - $125.9 -
1969 - - $129.2 -
1968 - - $126.9 -
1967 - - $128.2 -
1966 - - $125.8 -
1965 - - $123.6 -
1964 - - $118.6 -
1963 - - $114.7 -
1962 - - $112.6 -
1961 - - $107.3 -
1960 - - $102.8 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Angola's GDP per capita is $2,666, ranking 144/197, compared to $962 in Chad, ranking 182/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Angola ranks 133rd at $10,119, while Chad ranks 182nd at $2,743.

Economic indicators

Angola Chad
Gross domestic product
$101B
2024
$19.5B
2024
GDP rank
71/197
2024
132/197
2024
GDP growth
4.42%
2023-2024
4.2%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$2,666
2024
$962
2024
GDP per capita rank
144/197
2024
182/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$10,119
2024
$2,743
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
133/197
2024
182/197
2024
Government debt
$60.5B
2024
$6.37B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
59.9%
2024
32.7%
2024
Government debt per person
$1,597
2024
$314
2024
Government debt per person rank
127/185
2024
177/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$28,080
2026
$1,276
2026
Income share by richest 10%
39.6%
2018
29.5%
2022
Income share by poorest 10%
1.3%
2018
2.8%
2022
Government expenditure, % of GDP
18.4%
2024
18.8%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
28.2%
2023-2024
5.1%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate
18%
2023
n/a
Unemployment rate
14.1%
2022
1.14%
2018
Population
40555924
21893857

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Angola
Spending

Debt
Chad
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Angola Chad
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 18.4% 59.9% 18.8% 32.7%
2023 18.8% 72.4% 17.1% 32.2%
2022 19.5% 56.1% 12.6% 32.1%
2021 17.3% 74.3% 13% 41.6%
2020 20% 119.1% 14.1% 41.7%
2019 18.2% 101.4% 10.6% 38.4%
2018 18.3% 82.5% 9.73% 33.8%
2017 21% 60.5% 11.3% 39.2%
2016 19.4% 66.7% 11.2% 40.1%
2015 23.9% 50.4% 13.8% 31.3%
2014 32.3% 35.3% 16.9% 29.4%
2013 32.9% 29.5% 16.6% 22.3%
2012 33.2% 23.8% 16.6% 20%
2011 33.3% 26.3% 16.3% 22.3%
2010 34.6% 32.6% 18.5% 22.9%
2009 38.7% 48.4% 19.8% 23.9%
2008 47.2% 28.1% 14.6% 15.7%
2007 34.1% 18.8% 13.6% 17.6%
2006 27.3% 16.7% 10.7% 20.1%
2005 23.7% 29.9% 8.87% 22%
2004 26% 41.6% 9.84% 25.2%
2003 30.1% 50.8% 14.9% 34.4%
2002 27.6% 65.1% 13.8% 42%
2001 30.3% 100.2% 12% 43.5%
2000 35.8% 118.2% 14% 52.4%
1999 39.4% 104.8% 12.9% 44.7%
1998 26.1% 96.3% 10.1% 34.7%
1997 26.8% 73.5% 12% 41.3%
1996 25.2% 92% 12% 40.5%
1995 - - 12.3% 41.1%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1999, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Angola's government spending was $18.6B, accounting for 18.4% of its GDP, while Chad spent $3.67B, or 18.8% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 59.9% in Angola and 32.7% in Chad, ranking 78/185 and 151/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Angola

Chad
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Angola Chad
2024 -1.01% -2.11%
2023 -1.83% -1.26%
2022 0.58% 3.79%
2021 3.4% -1.29%
2020 -1.66% 1.24%
2019 0.69% -0.11%
2018 2.03% 1.39%
2017 -5.75% -0.18%
2016 -3.98% -1.51%
2015 -2.57% -3.29%
2014 -5.07% -3.22%
2013 -0.27% -1.5%
2012 3.68% 0.33%
2011 7.2% 1.75%
2010 2.98% -3.16%
2009 -6.8% -8.44%
2008 -3.8% 2.82%
2007 3.85% 2.02%
2006 8.42% 1.7%
2005 6.4% -0.05%
2004 1.03% -1.84%
2003 -4.1% -4.32%
2002 -2.24% -4.08%
2001 2.8% -3.53%
2000 2.02% -4.68%
1999 -8.1% -4.07%
1998 -5.1% -1.73%
1997 -0.23% -2.58%
1996 4.49% -2.86%
1995 - -3.12%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Angola's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $1.02B, equivalent to 1.01% of GDP. This compares to Chad's deficit of $412M, or 2.11% of GDP.

Over the past 29 years, Angola recorded a fiscal deficit in 15 of those years, while Chad ran a deficit in 21 years. On average, Angola posted an annual deficit equal to 0.1% of GDP, compared to deficit of 1.41% of GDP for Chad.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Angola

Chad
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Angola Chad
2024 28.2% 5.1%
2023 13.6% 2.3%
2022 21.4% 5.8%
2021 25.8% -0.8%
2020 22.3% 4.5%
2019 17.1% -1%
2018 19.6% 4%
2017 29.8% -0.9%
2016 30.7% -1.6%
2015 9.2% 4.8%
2014 7.3% -5.5%
2013 8.8% 0.2%
2012 10.3% 7.5%
2011 13.5% 2%
2010 14.5% -2.1%
2009 13.7% 10.1%
2008 12.5% 8.3%
2007 12.2% -7.4%
2006 13.3% 9.6%
2005 23% 4.4%
2004 43.5% -4.8%
2003 98.2% -1.8%
2002 108.9% 5.2%
2001 152.6% 12.4%
2000 325% 3.8%
1999 248.2% -8.4%
1998 107.4% 4.3%
1997 221.5% 5.6%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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Over the past 28 years, Angola has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 59%, compared with 2.34% in Chad. In 2024, inflation was 28.2% in Angola and 5.1% in Chad.

Top exports between countries

Angola
Export category Export value
Raw materials & minerals $365K
Textiles & consumer goods $18K
Machinery & equipment $11K
Metals $3K
Chad
Export category Export value
Animal & marine products $131K

Balance of trade

Angola Chad
Current account balance
$6.31B
2024
-$37.7M
1994
Current account balance ranking
30/190
2024
82/190
1994
Current account balance, % of GDP
+6.25%
2024
-3.2%
1994
Goods imports
$14.2B
2024
$212M
1994
Goods exports
$36.8B
2024
$135M
1994
Service imports
$8.49B
2024
$199M
1994
Service exports
$129M
2024
$54.8M
1994
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
19.4%
2024
18.1%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
31.5%
2024
29.8%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Angola Chad
Economic freedom 54.4 51.2
Economic freedom ranking 133/197 154/197
Property rights 36.9 17.2
Government integrity 28.3 15.2
Judicial effectiveness 26.3 15
Tax burden 86.9 77.9
Government spending 89.3 92.2
Fiscal health 91.9 97.9
Business freedom 42.8 27.4
Labor freedom 50.8 53.7
Monetary freedom 59 71.6
Trade freedom 70.4 46.4
Investment freedom 30 60
Financial freedom 40 40

Economic freedom comparison by year

Angola
Chad
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Angola Chad
2026 54.4 51.2
2025 55 52.2
2024 54.3 51.4
2023 53 52
2022 52.6 49.8
2021 54.2 50.4
2020 52.2 50.2
2019 50.6 49.9
2018 48.6 49.3
2017 48.5 49
2016 48.9 46.3
2015 47.9 45.9
2014 47.7 44.5
2013 47.3 45.2
2012 46.7 44.8
2011 46.2 45.3
2010 48.4 47.5
2009 47 47.5
2008 46.9 47.8
2007 44.7 50.1
2006 43.5 50
2005 - 52.1
2004 - 53.1
2003 - 52.6
2002 - 49.2
2001 - 46.4
2000 24.3 46.8
1999 23.7 47.2
1998 24.9 46.6
1997 24.2 45.1
1996 24.4 -
1995 27.4 -

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Angola is 54.4, ranking 133/197, compared to 51.2 for Chad, ranking 154/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Angola Chad
Services, % of GDP
41.1%
2024
29.8%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
34.6%
2024
28.7%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
22.1%
2024
37.7%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$108B
2024
$19.1B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$9,460
2024
$2,710
2024
Total reserves including gold
$14.2B
2024
$1.05B
2023
Total reserves ranking
69/177
2024
140/177
2023
Net foreign direct investment
$1.14B
2024
-$26.5M
1994
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
-$1.11B
2024
$1.02B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$33.1M
2024
$0
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
11.5%
2024
1.9%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
36.6%
2020
44.8%
2022
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
10.4%
2024
26.8%
2024

GDP per capita map

1x

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1999, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  6. TradeMap (2020–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  7. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
  8. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2025-10-14)
  9. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (2020, retrieved 2026-02-20)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.