Rank #39 by World Population
🇹🇩Chad
Chad has a population of 19,319,064, ranking #39 in the world. The capital is N'Djamena. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Low income
19,319,064
Population
#39
World Rank
55.1
Life Expectancy
$949
GDP Per Capita
Chad, #39 by world population
Chad Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Chad had a population of 3,049,838 in 1960 and 20,299,123 in 2024, a 6.7× growth over 64 years. The peak was 20,299,123 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.01%.
20,299,123
Population (2024)
3,049,838
Population (1960)
20,299,123
Peak (2024)
3.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,049,838 |
| 1961 | 3,111,947 |
| 1962 | 3,175,598 |
| 1963 | 3,240,905 |
| 1964 | 3,307,479 |
| 1965 | 3,374,220 |
| 1966 | 3,440,903 |
| 1967 | 3,508,512 |
| 1968 | 3,578,231 |
| 1969 | 3,651,113 |
| 1970 | 3,727,828 |
| 1971 | 3,807,316 |
| 1972 | 3,893,252 |
| 1973 | 3,985,909 |
| 1974 | 4,078,356 |
| 1975 | 4,167,234 |
| 1976 | 4,251,297 |
| 1977 | 4,331,667 |
| 1978 | 4,411,366 |
| 1979 | 4,505,384 |
| 1980 | 4,515,453 |
| 1981 | 4,520,959 |
| 1982 | 4,738,483 |
| 1983 | 4,979,130 |
| 1984 | 5,045,145 |
| 1985 | 5,096,269 |
| 1986 | 5,251,069 |
| 1987 | 5,438,309 |
| 1988 | 5,625,602 |
| 1989 | 5,819,586 |
| 1990 | 5,982,833 |
| 1991 | 6,205,676 |
| 1992 | 6,474,656 |
| 1993 | 6,629,146 |
| 1994 | 6,783,450 |
| 1995 | 7,089,064 |
| 1996 | 7,410,108 |
| 1997 | 7,670,366 |
| 1998 | 7,938,840 |
| 1999 | 8,222,705 |
| 2000 | 8,512,093 |
| 2001 | 8,804,124 |
| 2002 | 9,116,192 |
| 2003 | 9,487,833 |
| 2004 | 9,920,036 |
| 2005 | 10,328,092 |
| 2006 | 10,706,424 |
| 2007 | 11,081,660 |
| 2008 | 11,476,296 |
| 2009 | 11,893,754 |
| 2010 | 12,312,575 |
| 2011 | 12,754,997 |
| 2012 | 13,210,998 |
| 2013 | 13,691,079 |
| 2014 | 14,188,678 |
| 2015 | 14,647,621 |
| 2016 | 15,114,655 |
| 2017 | 15,622,759 |
| 2018 | 16,156,531 |
| 2019 | 16,685,223 |
| 2020 | 17,224,679 |
| 2021 | 17,828,273 |
| 2022 | 18,455,316 |
| 2023 | 19,319,064 |
| 2024 | 20,299,123 |
Demographics
| Population | 19,319,064 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.57% |
| Urban Population | 26.3% |
| Fertility Rate | 6.12 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 55.1 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 58.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$949
GDP Per Capita
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
Low income
Income Level
37.4
Gini Index (inequality)
46.9%
Trade (% of GDP)
10,400
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
5.0%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.09
Physicians per 1,000
3.2%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
58.0
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
12.0%
Electricity Access
11.2%
Internet Users
58
Mobile Subs per 100
15.3
People per km2
496,830
Net Migration
Environment
3.2%
Forest Area
Chad Climate
Chad has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F) and receives about 504 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
28.5°C
Avg Temp
504
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 75° | 0 mm |
| February | 26° / 80° | 0 mm |
| March | 30° / 87° | 0 mm |
| April | 33° / 92° | 8 mm |
| May | 33° / 91° | 28 mm |
| June | 31° / 88° | 49 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 143 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 167 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 86 mm |
| October | 29° / 85° | 23 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 0 mm |
| December | 24° / 76° | 0 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Chad
The most comfortable months to visit Chad are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 41°C high). The coldest is January (near 15°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chad has a population of 19,319,064, ranking #39 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 4.57%.
Life expectancy in Chad is 55.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 58.0 per 1,000 live births.
Chad's GDP per capita is $949. It is classified as a low income country by the World Bank.
26.3% of Chad's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 15.3 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Chad is available from the World Bank.
The most comfortable months to visit Chad are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Chad has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C and about 504 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically April and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 19,319,064 residents, Chad is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa . Its population is growing quickly, by about 4.6% a year.
Chad is a lower-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $949. Life expectancy is 55.1 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 6.1 births per woman, and 26.3% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.