What is the population of Chad?

The population of Chad is approximately 21,560,380 as of 2026, according to UN estimates.

What is the life expectancy in Chad?

Life expectancy at birth in Chad is 55.6 years as of 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Chad?

The total fertility rate in Chad is 5.83 children per woman as of 2026.

What is the median age in Chad?

The median age in Chad is 15.7 years as of 2026.

What is the age distribution in Chad?

Chad's population is 46.0% children (0-14 years), 51.9% working age (15-64 years), and 2.1% elderly (65+ years) as of 2026.

What is the GDP per capita in Chad?

The GDP per capita in Chad is $3,458 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Chad?

The inflation rate in Chad is 0.5%, which is considered low as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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Chad

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

2,490

Deaths today

645

Net emigration today

308

As of today, Chad has approximately 21,560,380 people. Estimated births today: 2,490; deaths: 645.

Watch Chad's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(37)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	N'Djaména★ Capital	Ville de N'Djamena	1.98M	243	8,160
2	Abéché	Ouaddaï	456.8K	47	9,802
3	Moundou	Logone Occidental	286.8K	31	9,313
4	Sarh	Moyen-Chari	282.4K	33	8,455
5	Mongo	Guéra	227.4K	17	13,378
6	Am Timan	Salamat	216.4K	23	9,409
7	Koumra	Mandoul	186.3K	20	9,507
8	Doba	Logone Oriental	180.2K	22	8,115
9	Karyari	Wadi Fira	176.1K	10	17,611
10	Faya-Largeau	Borkou	173.2K	16	10,688
11	Pala	Mayo-Kebbi Ouest	158.3K	19	8,422
12	Ati	Batha	152.9K	14	10,923
13	Umm Hajar	Batha	152.6K	13	11,564
14	Moussoro	Barh El Gazel	150.6K	14	11,073
15	Bongor	Mayo-Kebbi Est	149.4K	15	9,701
16	Kelo	Tandjilé	147.9K	23	6,545
17	Biltine	Wadi Fira	134.0K	18	7,445
18	Adré	Ouaddaï	126.7K	13	9,743
19	Tiné-Djagaraba	Wadi Fira	117.6K	16	7,170
20	Bitkine	Guéra	111.2K	10	11,119
21	Kyabé	Moyen-Chari	94.9K	11	8,323
22	Léré	Mayo-Kebbi Ouest	92.9K	16	5,735
23	Mao	Kanem	88.5K	12	7,141
24	Dourbali	Chari-Baguirmi	81.3K	6	13,116
25	Fianga	Mayo-Kebbi Est	80.1K	12	6,457
26	Bebedjia	Logone Oriental	79.9K	14	5,551
27	Laï	Tandjilé	79.6K	9	8,653
28	Goz Beïda	Sila	79.2K	11	7,198
29	Bokoro	Hadjer-Lamis	78.9K	8	9,862
30	Melfi	Guéra	66.8K	4	16,695
31	Mangalmé	Guéra	66.2K	4	16,545
32	Goré	Logone Oriental	65.1K	10	6,781
33	Bénoye	Logone Occidental	59.0K	9	6,858
34	Guélendeng	Mayo-Kebbi Est	58.0K	7	7,835
35	Roro	Moyen-Chari	54.7K	5	10,939
36	Haraze	Salamat	54.3K	5	10,859
37	Gounou Gaya	Mayo-Kebbi Est	53.3K	6	8,886

1975

2026

2050

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

2,490

Deaths today

645

Net emigration today

308

As of today, Chad has approximately 21,560,380 people. Estimated births today: 2,490; deaths: 645.

Watch Chad's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(37)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	N'Djaména★ Capital	Ville de N'Djamena	1.98M	243	8,160
2	Abéché	Ouaddaï	456.8K	47	9,802
3	Moundou	Logone Occidental	286.8K	31	9,313
4	Sarh	Moyen-Chari	282.4K	33	8,455
5	Mongo	Guéra	227.4K	17	13,378
6	Am Timan	Salamat	216.4K	23	9,409
7	Koumra	Mandoul	186.3K	20	9,507
8	Doba	Logone Oriental	180.2K	22	8,115
9	Karyari	Wadi Fira	176.1K	10	17,611
10	Faya-Largeau	Borkou	173.2K	16	10,688
11	Pala	Mayo-Kebbi Ouest	158.3K	19	8,422
12	Ati	Batha	152.9K	14	10,923
13	Umm Hajar	Batha	152.6K	13	11,564
14	Moussoro	Barh El Gazel	150.6K	14	11,073
15	Bongor	Mayo-Kebbi Est	149.4K	15	9,701
16	Kelo	Tandjilé	147.9K	23	6,545
17	Biltine	Wadi Fira	134.0K	18	7,445
18	Adré	Ouaddaï	126.7K	13	9,743
19	Tiné-Djagaraba	Wadi Fira	117.6K	16	7,170
20	Bitkine	Guéra	111.2K	10	11,119
21	Kyabé	Moyen-Chari	94.9K	11	8,323
22	Léré	Mayo-Kebbi Ouest	92.9K	16	5,735
23	Mao	Kanem	88.5K	12	7,141
24	Dourbali	Chari-Baguirmi	81.3K	6	13,116
25	Fianga	Mayo-Kebbi Est	80.1K	12	6,457
26	Bebedjia	Logone Oriental	79.9K	14	5,551
27	Laï	Tandjilé	79.6K	9	8,653
28	Goz Beïda	Sila	79.2K	11	7,198
29	Bokoro	Hadjer-Lamis	78.9K	8	9,862
30	Melfi	Guéra	66.8K	4	16,695
31	Mangalmé	Guéra	66.2K	4	16,545
32	Goré	Logone Oriental	65.1K	10	6,781
33	Bénoye	Logone Occidental	59.0K	9	6,858
34	Guélendeng	Mayo-Kebbi Est	58.0K	7	7,835
35	Roro	Moyen-Chari	54.7K	5	10,939
36	Haraze	Salamat	54.3K	5	10,859
37	Gounou Gaya	Mayo-Kebbi Est	53.3K	6	8,886

1975

2026

2050

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).

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