Education Spending: Chad

Analysis# Chad Education Spending Chad allocated 3.201% of its GDP to education in 2023, approaching the country's all-time peak of 3.228% recorded in 1999. This represents a substantial 40.8% increase from 1997 levels, though the journey has been uneven. A significant nadir of 1.302% in 2005 marked the lowest point across the entire 1997–2023 period, nearly halving the 1997 baseline. Recent years reveal a volatile but ultimately upward trajectory. After dropping to 1.839% in 2017, Chad's education spending rebounded sharply, climbing 74% over the following six years. The 2023 figure suggests renewed commitment to education investment, though sustained funding at or above 3% of GDP will be critical to consolidating these gains.