The Chadian government, led by President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, has adopted the 2027 finance bill, which projects resources of 3,065 billion FCFA, a 35% increase from 2026. This marks the first time the country's general budget has exceeded 3,000 billion FCFA. The budget outlines projected expenditures of 3,002 billion FCFA, a 19% increase from 2026. The finance bill forecasts an excess of 63 billion FCFA before debt amortization and financing.
The budget's growth is largely attributed to an expected increase in oil revenues, estimated at 1,184.2 billion FCFA, a 52% rise from 2026. The government cites favorable forecasts for oil prices and the dollar as the reason for this growth. Non-oil revenues are expected to reach 1,308 billion FCFA, a 20% increase, driven by the digitalization of financial administrations and improved tax collection. Donations are projected at 572.8 billion FCFA, up from 401.1 billion FCFA in 2026.
The 2027 finance bill prioritizes public investments, allocating 1,456.8 billion FCFA, a 24% increase from 2026. These funds will focus on infrastructure development, access to clean water, energy, agriculture, livestock, and industrialization, aligning with the "Tchad Connexion 2030" national development plan. The healthcare sector will see a significant increase of nearly 60 billion FCFA in its budget. The government plans to raise transfers to university hospital centers by 25% and allocate over 10 billion FCFA to provincial hospitals.
The budget also includes the recruitment of 6,265 public agents, with over 6,170 being social agents in provinces. Personnel expenses are expected to rise by 15% to 796.2 billion FCFA. Autonomous local authorities will see their resources strengthened, with a grant exceeding 56 billion FCFA in 2027, up from 47 billion FCFA in 2026. Additionally, nearly 4 billion FCFA are allocated for the sanitation of 125 elected communes.
The finance bill introduces several fiscal measures, including the exemption of imports of products for malaria and dengue prevention and control from taxation. It also proposes incentives for artificial intelligence, livestock product transformation, and sports. The government anticipates a 7.3% economic growth in 2027, up from 6% in 2026, driven primarily by the non-oil sector, infrastructure investments, and industrial transformation.
President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has urged government members to execute the budget from the start of 2027, adhering to public procurement procedures and transparency requirements. The finance bill must now undergo parliamentary procedures before its final adoption. The budget's implementation will be closely monitored to ensure its effectiveness in driving economic growth and development in Chad.
The 2027 budget reflects the government's efforts to address key development challenges and improve the living standards of Chadians. Its successful implementation will depend on effective management, transparency, and accountability in the use of public funds. The government's commitment to investing in critical sectors such as healthcare, infrastructure, and education is expected to have a positive impact on the country's socio-economic development.
Key points
- Chad's 2027 budget exceeds 3 trillion FCFA for the first time, with a 35% increase from 2026.
- The budget prioritizes public investments, allocating 1,456.8 billion FCFA to key sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, and education.
- The government forecasts a 7.3% economic growth in 2027, driven by the non-oil sector, infrastructure investments, and industrial transformation.
