The Chadian government has presented its 2027 budget, which for the first time exceeds 3 trillion FCFA, with projected resources of 3,065 billion FCFA. This represents a 35% increase compared to the previous year. The significant growth is primarily attributed to a rise in oil revenues. According to the government's data, the budget is built on an expected economic growth of 7.3% in 2027, up from 6% in 2026.
The 2027 budget outlines total expenditures of 3,002 billion FCFA, which is a 19% increase from 2,531.5 billion FCFA in 2026. This results in a global surplus of 63 billion FCFA before debt amortization and financing. A substantial part of the revenue increase comes from projected oil revenues, which are expected to reach 1,184 billion FCFA. This marks a 52% increase from 779 billion FCFA in 2026, driven by higher oil prices and a stronger US dollar.
Non-oil revenues are also anticipated to rise by 20%, reaching 1,307 billion FCFA. This growth is attributed to the digitalization of financial administrations and improved tax collection. The budget is part of Chad's National Development Plan, "Tchad Connexion 2030," which aims to drive growth through infrastructure investments, human development, agricultural productivity, and industrial transformation.
The health sector is a priority in the 2027 budget, with an additional allocation of nearly 60 billion FCFA. The budget includes increased funding for university hospital centers, prefectural hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Specifically, allocations for university hospital centers are set to increase by 25%, and over 10 billion FCFA are earmarked for prefectural hospitals. Furthermore, funding is announced for 14 confessional hospitals, 90 health districts, and 2,514 health centers.
The 2027 budget also includes the recruitment of 6,265 agents, with over 6,170 of them being social agents assigned to various provinces. Investments are planned in road infrastructure, access to clean water, energy, agriculture, and livestock. The education, industrialization, tourism, and sports sectors are also targeted, alongside defense, security, and social cohesion.
The budget's focus on social and economic development aligns with the government's goals to improve living standards and drive economic growth. The plan to increase healthcare funding and recruit more social agents reflects the government's commitment to enhancing public services.
The 2027 budget bill will be put to a vote in Parliament by the end of December 2026. If approved, it will mark a significant step in Chad's economic development, with the potential to improve public services and drive growth across various sectors.
Key points
- The 2027 budget of 3,065 billion FCFA marks a 35% increase from the previous year.
- Oil revenues are projected to increase by 52% to 1,184 billion FCFA.
- The budget includes an additional 60 billion FCFA for the health sector.
