Staff movement and duty of careSevere
Foreign governments warn against all travel, the highest level of warning.
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Chad political and security risk assessment
Chad carries an elevated level of political and security risk for business. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 3 of 5), down 1 on last week and rising over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Elevated
Band 3 of 5
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Africa
Chad
What is the political and security risk in Chad right now?
Chad carries an elevated level of political and security risk for business. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 3 of 5), down 1 on last week and rising over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is little changed. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 5.6% in 2025 with inflation at -3.9%.
What are the main risks of operating in Chad?
Armed conflict and political violenceElevated
Armed violence is reported regularly in some areas.
Protest and civil unrestGuarded
Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
What has changed recently in Chad?
Chad moved down 1 this week and rose 6 points over the last 12 weeks, from 48 to 54.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess there is a realistic possibility that Chad stays in the Elevated band through the end of December. It sits 1 point from the High band.
40 to 55%
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Trade equals 46% of GDP (2025 data). Map tier one and tier two suppliers here and hold buffer stock for critical inputs.
Operations continue but need active security planning in affected areas.
Key facts
GDPUS$21.5 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth5.6%Latest data, 2025
Inflation-3.9%Latest data, 2025
Trade46% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Population21.0 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Chad threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Chad for business?
Chad carries an elevated level of political and security risk for business. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 3 of 5), down 1 on last week and rising over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Chad?
The main risk drivers are staff movement and duty of care (severe); armed conflict and political violence (elevated); protest and civil unrest (guarded). Foreign governments warn against all travel, the highest level of warning.
What is the outlook for Chad?
We assess there is a realistic possibility (40 to 55%) that Chad stays in the Elevated band through the end of December. It sits 1 point from the High band.
How often is the Chad risk assessment updated?
The Chad threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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