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Chad

03:27:26 PM · October 2, 2026
Africa/Ndjamena · UTC+01:00
☀️ 32.7°C · Clear sky · 💧 50% · 💨 6.2 km/h
TD TCD Sub-Saharan Africa
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Chad Country Statistics

Explore Chad population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Chad.

Chad Population

The population of Chad is 21,003,705 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 3.41%.

Chad GDP

The total GDP of Chad is $21.47B in the latest available data.

Chad GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Chad is 5.59%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Chad GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Chad is $1,022 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Chad Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Chad.

  • Birth rate 43.26
  • Death rate 11.08
  • Life expectancy 55.2 years
  • Population growth 3.41%

Chad Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Chad.

  • Literacy rate 30.6%
  • Internet users 12.6%

Chad Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Chad.

  • Inflation -3.91%
  • Unemployment 1.1%

Chad Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Chad.

  • Renewable energy 70.0%
  • Energy consumption 187.87
  • CO₂ emissions 0.1425
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Chad.

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Population
21,003,705
reference year 2025
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GDP
$21.47B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$1,022
per person
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GDP Growth
5.59%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
55.2
years
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Internet Users
12.6%
of population
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Literacy Rate
30.6%
literacy
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Inflation
-3.91%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 43.26
Death Rate 11.08
Population Growth 3.41%
Poverty Rate 44.8%
Unemployment 1.1%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Low income
Agricultural Land 40.0%
Renewable Energy 70.0%
Energy Consumption 187.87
CO₂ Emissions 0.1425
EDUCATION DATA

Chad Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Chad.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 4.4% (2020)
Education Expenditure 3.2% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Chad Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Chad.

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International Tourist Arrivals 40K 2021
Data Year 2021
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Chad Banking Information

Central banking information for Chad.

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Central Bank Bank of Central African States (BEAC)
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Chad
ISO Code TD
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Chad Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Chad.

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ACTIVE 2021

Government of Chad vs IS

Location Chad
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2020

Government of Chad vs CCMSR

Location Chad
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2020

Government of Chad vs IS

Location Chad
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2019

Government of Chad vs IS

Location Chad
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2018

Government of Chad vs IS

Location Chad
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2017

Government of Chad vs IS

Location Chad
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2009

Government of Chad vs UFR

Location Chad
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2008

Government of Chad vs AN

Location Chad
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2007

Government of Chad vs UFDD

Location Chad
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2006

Government of Chad vs FUCD, RAFD, UFDD

Location Chad
Intensity Level 2
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Chad from 2000 onward.

Population 21,003,705 people · 2025
GDP Growth 5.59 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 1,022 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation -3.91 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 5.00 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 43.26 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 0.143 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 21,003,705 5.59 1,022 -3.91 — — —
2024 20,299,123 4.95 981 8.90 — 43.26 0.143
2023 19,319,064 4.00 950 10.84 5.00 42.40 0.151
2022 18,455,316 4.13 966 5.79 4.16 43.35 0.155
2021 17,828,273 0.29 946 -0.77 3.97 43.28 0.153
2020 17,224,679 -0.39 867 4.46 4.35 43.75 0.140
2019 16,685,223 5.38 893 -0.97 3.38 44.32 0.142
2018 16,156,531 5.74 949 4.27 3.29 44.40 0.149
2017 15,622,759 -1.62 854 -1.54 3.51 44.92 0.141
2016 15,114,655 -4.12 862 -0.79 3.71 45.53 0.112
2015 14,647,621 3.30 994 4.38 3.40 46.51 0.110
2014 14,188,678 2.06 1,279 1.68 3.30 47.05 0.099
2013 13,691,079 2.84 1,305 0.22 2.96 47.43 0.096
2012 13,210,998 9.06 1,354 7.52 2.67 48.18 0.092
2011 12,754,997 4.50 1,308 2.03 2.86 48.49 0.054
2010 12,312,575 13.67 1,142 -2.08 3.09 48.98 0.043
2009 11,893,754 -1.41 1,036 9.95 3.36 49.26 0.042
2008 11,476,296 3.08 1,166 10.30 3.16 49.53 0.042
2007 11,081,660 4.20 980 -8.97 3.47 50.11 0.051
2006 10,706,424 -0.54 907 8.04 3.73 50.30 0.046
2005 10,328,092 17.33 838 7.89 3.73 50.67 0.047
2004 9,920,036 33.63 446 -5.36 4.24 50.38 0.046
2003 9,487,833 14.72 289 -1.75 4.25 50.03 0.042
2002 9,116,192 8.49 219 5.19 5.60 50.47 0.029
2001 8,804,124 11.66 194 12.43 4.08 51.24 0.028
2000 8,512,093 -0.88 163 3.82 4.21 51.59 0.028
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Chad

Capital N'Djamena
Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Subregion —
ISO Code TCD
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