Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Chad
Chad: Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries was 23,578 FAO, tonnes in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Chad, 1988–2012
Source: World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/). Measured in FAO, tonnes.
Analysis
Chad recorded 23,578 FAO, tonnes for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in 2012.
The figure is down 72.0% on the previous year and up 141.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Chad peaked at 111,061 FAO, tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 4,704 FAO, tonnes, in 1993.
Chad ranks 17th of 54 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Chad, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 26,452 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 22,504 FAO, tonnes | -14.9% |
| 1990 | 21,619 FAO, tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1991 | 64,225 FAO, tonnes | +197.1% |
| 1992 | 7,265 FAO, tonnes | -88.7% |
| 1993 | 4,704 FAO, tonnes | -35.3% |
| 1994 | 18,160 FAO, tonnes | +286.1% |
| 1995 | 20,210 FAO, tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1996 | 15,041 FAO, tonnes | -25.6% |
| 1997 | 40,430 FAO, tonnes | +168.8% |
| 1998 | 15,496 FAO, tonnes | -61.7% |
| 1999 | 11,644 FAO, tonnes | -24.9% |
| 2000 | 19,015 FAO, tonnes | +63.3% |
| 2001 | 33,295 FAO, tonnes | +75.1% |
| 2002 | 9,770 FAO, tonnes | -70.7% |
| 2003 | 16,036 FAO, tonnes | +64.1% |
| 2004 | 41,486 FAO, tonnes | +158.7% |
| 2005 | 72,126 FAO, tonnes | +73.9% |
| 2006 | 59,193 FAO, tonnes | -17.9% |
| 2007 | 67,557 FAO, tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2008 | 82,006 FAO, tonnes | +21.4% |
| 2009 | 111,061 FAO, tonnes | +35.4% |
| 2010 | 108,430 FAO, tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 84,273 FAO, tonnes | -22.3% |
| 2012 | 23,578 FAO, tonnes | -72.0% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 23,578 FAO, tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 28,465 FAO, tonnes, 83% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Chad's 23,578 FAO, tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,372 FAO, tonnes, 1.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 24,478 FAO, tonnes | 22,504 FAO, tonnes | 26,452 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
| 1990s | 21,879 FAO, tonnes | 4,704 FAO, tonnes | 64,225 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 51,154 FAO, tonnes | 9,770 FAO, tonnes | 111,061 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 72,094 FAO, tonnes | 23,578 FAO, tonnes | 108,430 FAO, tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More agriculture & rural data for Chad
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3634 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 371.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7243 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 36.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 36.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 66.9% (1975)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (1995)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Chad?
- Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Chad was 23,578 FAO, tonnes in 2012, according to World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/).
- What is the highest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 111,061 FAO, tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,704 FAO, tonnes in 1993.
- How does Chad rank for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries?
- Chad ranks 17th out of 54 countries with data for 2012.
- Is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/), published as part of Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries (FAO, tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food aid represent a transfer of food commodities from donor to recipient countries on a total-grant basis or on highly concessional terms.