Migrant remittance outflows in Chad
Chad: Migrant remittance outflows was 15.42 million current US$ in 1994. ◆ Volatile
Migrant remittance outflows in Chad, 1977–1994
Source: World Bank staff estimates based on the International Monetary Fund's Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook 2008. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 1994, migrant remittance outflows in Chad stood at 15.42 million current US$.
The figure is down 62.3% on the previous year and up 420.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant remittance outflows in Chad peaked at 46.90 million current US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 592,497 current US$, in 1981.
Chad ranks 37th of 49 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Migrant remittance outflows in Chad, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 11.51 million current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 8.32 million current US$ | -27.7% |
| 1979 | 8.55 million current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1980 | 4.11 million current US$ | -51.9% |
| 1981 | 592,497 current US$ | -85.6% |
| 1982 | 663,408 current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1983 | 2.96 million current US$ | +346.6% |
| 1985 | 10.52 million current US$ | +255.1% |
| 1986 | 17.66 million current US$ | +67.9% |
| 1987 | 25.32 million current US$ | +43.4% |
| 1988 | 35.22 million current US$ | +39.1% |
| 1989 | 31.20 million current US$ | -11.4% |
| 1990 | 38.93 million current US$ | +24.8% |
| 1991 | 38.80 million current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 46.90 million current US$ | +20.9% |
| 1993 | 40.95 million current US$ | -12.7% |
| 1994 | 15.42 million current US$ | -62.3% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 15.42 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 21.21 million current US$, 73% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Chad's 15.42 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30.76 million current US$, 50% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Migrant remittance outflows in Chad changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +346.6% | 663,408 current US$ | 2.96 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.46 million current US$ | 8.32 million current US$ | 11.51 million current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 14.25 million current US$ | 592,497 current US$ | 35.22 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 36.20 million current US$ | 15.42 million current US$ | 46.90 million current US$ | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant remittance outflows in Chad?
- Migrant remittance outflows in Chad was 15.42 million current US$ in 1994, according to World Bank staff estimates based on the International Monetary Fund's Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook 2008.
- What is the highest migrant remittance outflows recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 46.90 million current US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest migrant remittance outflows recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 592,497 current US$ in 1981.
- How does Chad rank for migrant remittance outflows?
- Chad ranks 37th out of 49 countries with data for 1994.
- Is migrant remittance outflows rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 420.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff estimates based on the International Monetary Fund's Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook 2008, published as part of Migrant remittance outflows (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Migrants’ remittances are defined as the sum of worker’s remittances,