Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index in Chad

Chad: Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index was -0.2905 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-0.2905
Change on year
down 166.0%
World rank
94th
of 188 countries
All-time high
2.56
in 1961
All-time low
-3.07
in 1984
Years of data
64
1960–2023

Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index in Chad, 1960–2023

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Source: Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html.

Analysis

The most recent figure for standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Chad is -0.2905, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 166.0% on the previous year and up 68.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Chad peaked at 2.56 in 1961 and was at its lowest, -3.07, in 1984.

Chad ranks 94th of 188 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.07 0.1025 2.56 10
1970s -0.1039 -1.65 0.8312 10
1980s -0.8694 -3.07 1.6 10
1990s -0.768 -2.49 1.31 10
2000s -0.9856 -2.31 -0.2378 10
2010s -0.4355 -1.25 0.4223 10
2020s 0.1593 -0.2905 0.5165 4

Countries ranked near Chad

  1. 91 Dominica -0.2416 compare
  2. 92 Suriname -0.2863 compare
  3. 93 Ecuador -0.2877 compare
  4. 95 Chile -0.3184 compare
  5. 96 Czechia -0.3373 compare
  6. 97 North Macedonia -0.3412 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Chad?
Standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Chad was -0.2905 in 2023, according to Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html.
What is the highest standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index recorded in Chad?
The highest recorded value was 2.56 in 1961.
What is the lowest standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index recorded in Chad?
The lowest recorded value was -3.07 in 1984.
How does Chad rank for standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index?
Chad ranks 94th out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
Is standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index rising or falling in Chad?
Over the last ten years it is up 68.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Chad data come from?
The figures come from Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html, published as part of Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index
Source
Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
189 places, 12,095 data points, 1960–2023
Last refreshed

The SPEI fulfills the requirements of a drought index since its multi-scalar character enables it to be used by different scientific disciplines to detect, monitor, and analyze droughts. Like the sc-PDSI and the SPI, the SPEI can measure drought severity according to its intensity and duration, and can identify the onset and end of drought episodes. The SPEI allows comparison of drought severity through time and space, since it can be calculated over a wide range of climates, as can the SPI.