Chad Statistics

Population

21,003,705 people (2025)

Total GDP

$18.8B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$991 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.416 (190.)

About Chad

Chad is landlocked country transitioning from desert north to tropical south with Lake Chad. The country has oil production and significant cultural diversity. Chadian culture emphasizes nomadic traditions, Islamic heritage, and ethnic variety.

The nation has Sahel and Sudanian climate zones with seasonal variations. Chad has presidential republic with military influences and security challenges. The country has oil-dependent economy and agricultural sectors.

N'Djamena is capital with French colonial heritage and growing urban development. Chad has over 120 languages reflecting extraordinary ethnic diversity. The nation has French and Arabic as official languages.

Traditional Chadian culture includes nomadic lifestyles, Islamic practices, and traditional crafts. The country has religious diversity with Islam, Christianity, and traditional beliefs. Chadian cuisine features millet, meat, and Sahel ingredients.

The population is 17.7 million with high fertility and young demographics. Chad offers cultural diversity, nomadic heritage, and Sahel-Sudan transition in Central African crossroads.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$19.1B
$18.1B
$17.0B
$16.0B
$14.9B
$14.9B
$15.0B
$16.9B
$17.9B
$18.3B
$19.1B
$18.8B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
23.3%
0-14
22.7%
10.0%
15-24
9.8%
11.4%
25-44
11.4%
4.5%
45-64
4.8%
1.0%
65+
1.2%
Male
Female
%50.2 (10.534.496)
%49.8 (10.469.209)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 69.546.607 +0.46% 55.2
2090 65.661.962 +0.74% 52.1
2080 60.327.438 +1.02% 47.9
2070 53.842.126 +1.28% 42.8
2060 46.632.974 +1.7% 37
2050 38.857.686 +2.02% 30.9
2040 31.307.342 +2.36% 24.9
2030 24.207.479 +2.9% 19.2
2025 NOW 21.003.705 +3.47% 16.7
2020 17.224.679 +3.23% 13.7
2015 14.647.621 +3.23% 11.6
2010 12.312.575 +3.52% 9.8
2005 10.328.092 +4.11% 8.2
2000 8.512.093 +3.52% 6.8
1995 7.089.064 +4.51% 5.6
1990 5.982.833 +2.81% 4.8
1985 5.096.269 +1.01% 4
1980 4.515.453 +0.22% 3.6
1975 4.167.234 +2.18% 3.3
1970 3.727.828 +2.1% 3
1965 3.374.220 +2.02% 2.7
1960 3.049.838 +2.02% 2.4
1955 2.764.249 +1.89% 2.2
1950 2.525.454 - 2

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