Bank Borrowers Statistics in Chad (2026)

In 2022, commercial bank borrowers in Chad stood at 8.3 per 1,000 adults, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 8.2 per 1,000 adults in 2021 to 8.3 per 1,000 adults in 2022. Chad ranks #32 of 33 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #100 of 101 globally.

Latest value (2022)
8.3 per 1,000 adults (2022)
Bank Borrowers in Chad as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2021
+1.7% (2022)
Up from 8.2 per 1,000 adults in 2021 to 8.3 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
CAGR 2004–2022
+18.7% per year (2022)
Compound annual growth rate from 0.4 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 8.3 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
0.4 per 1,000 adults (2004)
Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.4 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 8.3 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
Peak value (2018)
10.5 per 1,000 adults (2018)
Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 8.3 per 1,000 adults.
Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
#32 of 33 (2022)
Chad ranks 32 of 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank
#100 of 101 (2022)
Chad ranks 100 of 101 countries with data globally.
Sub-Saharan Africa average
91.3 per 1,000 adults (2022)
Chad (8.3 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 91.3 per 1,000 adults across the 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
Projected 2026 value
7.5 per 1,000 adults (2026)
Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -2.6%); not an official figure.
Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2022)
8 per 1,000 adults (2022)
Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
Internet use in Chad (2024)
12.6% (2024)
12.6% of the population in Chad used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
Population (2024)
20.3 million (2024)
Chad had a population of 20.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Bank Borrowers in Chad by year (per 1,000 adults)
Year per 1,000 adults Change
2022 8.3+1.7%
2021 8.2+15.5%
2020 7.1−0.8%
2019 7.1−31.9%
2018 10.5+5.7%
2017 9.9−3.9%
2016 10.3+2.8%
2015 10+14.1%
2014 8.8−14.3%
2013 10.2+230.0%
2012 3.1+11.5%
2011 2.8+26.9%
2010 2.2+188.6%
2008 0.8+101.2%
2004 0.4
Bank Borrowers in Chad, 2004–2022Line chart of 15 observations from 2004 to 2022. Values range from 0.4 to 10.5; the series starts at 0.4 in 2004 and ends at 8.3 in 2022.05101520042010201520220.48.3
Fig. 1 — Bank Borrowers in Chad, 2004–2022

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in Chad?

Commercial bank borrowers in Chad stood at 8.3 per 1,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

How has bank borrowers in Chad changed over time?

World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0.4 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 8.3 per 1,000 adults in 2022.

How does Chad compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Chad ranks 32 of 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 8.3 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 91.3 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).

Where does Chad rank globally on bank borrowers?

Chad ranks 100 of 101 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator FB.CBK.BRWR.P3, retrieved .

Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.

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