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Chad· by the numbers

21,450,029
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing21,003,705 (World Bank, 2025) + +704,582/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 391 on Earth

Chad's population is 21,003,705 (2025) — the 63rd-largest in the world and the 23rd-largest in Africa, growing by about 704,582 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Chad Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#63 of 217
21,003,705
Area
1,284,000 km²
16.7 km² land area
GDP#128 of 186
$21.5B
GDP / capita
$1,022
2025
#128 economy overall
Price level#137 of 200
35 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.26%
1 in 391 people on Earth lives in Chad

Chad in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population21,003,705 people
#63 / 217
GDP$21.5B
#128 / 186
Average income$970 GNI per person
#170 / 182
Life expectancy55.2 years
#216 / 217
Average height171.8 cm (male)
#117 / 200
Median age15.4 years, half older
#217 / 220
Cleanest air42.96 µg/m³ PM2.5
#183 / 200
Internet users12.6% of population online
#180 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Chad's Population Growth

Yes — Chad's population rose by 704,582 people (+3.47%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 6.0 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Chad Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
16.7 people / km²
1,259,200 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
15.4 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
55.2 years
M 53.4 · F 57.2
Average height2019
171.8 cm (male)
female 162.1 cm
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
43.0 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
27.6 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
6.0 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−123,104 people
negative in latest year
Aged 65+2025
2.1 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 10,534,495Female — 10,469,209
0-4 · Male: 1,940,9620-4 · Female: 1,886,3670-45-9 · Male: 1,589,1815-9 · Female: 1,549,5185-910-14 · Male: 1,361,19510-14 · Female: 1,326,41910-1415-19 · Male: 1,148,98515-19 · Female: 1,120,01715-1920-24 · Male: 952,11420-24 · Female: 938,44520-2425-29 · Male: 812,01625-29 · Female: 808,11325-2930-34 · Male: 658,64530-34 · Female: 658,69330-3435-39 · Male: 513,53535-39 · Female: 518,41335-3940-44 · Male: 405,52640-44 · Female: 413,98640-4445-49 · Male: 337,10345-49 · Female: 348,21545-4950-54 · Male: 271,82050-54 · Female: 285,06050-5455-59 · Male: 199,23955-59 · Female: 215,00555-5960-64 · Male: 141,87060-64 · Female: 158,20560-6465-69 · Male: 94,36965-69 · Female: 108,68865-6970-74 · Male: 58,68070-74 · Female: 70,32170-7475-79 · Male: 29,99775-79 · Female: 37,40175-7980+ · Male: 19,25880+ · Female: 26,34380+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
N'Djamena
1,359,526
2
Moundou
196,124
3
Abéché
139,983
4
Sarh
138,928
5
Kelo
82,677
6
Am Timan
74,691
7
Doba
70,942
8
Pala
70,677
9
Bongor
63,699
10
Goz Beida
58,941
11
Koumra
54,109
12
Mongo
53,768

Where is Chad Located?

Capital
N'Djamena
Currency
Franc (XAF)
Language(s)
French, Arabic, SRE
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Continent
54 countries in Africa →
Land area
1,259,200 km²
Area (GeoNames)
1,284,000 km²
Borders
6 countries
Shares a border with
NigerLibyaCentral African RepublicSudanCameroonNigeria

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Chad?

Chad's population is 21,003,705 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #63 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Chad?

21,003,705 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Chad's population density?

16.7 people per km², based on a land area of 1,259,200 km².

What is Chad ranked in population worldwide?

#63 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Chad?

55.2 years on average (2024) — 53.4 for men, 57.2 for women.

What is Chad's GDP?

$21.5B, ranking #128 of 186 economies we track — $1,022 per capita.

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