Chad

Africa · Middle Africa · capital N'Djamena

About Chad

What is the capital of Chad?

The capital of Chad is N'Djamena. N'Djamena is the seat of national government for Chad, a country in Middle Africa.

What is the population of Chad?

Chad has a population of about 19.3 million people, the 66th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Chad?

Chad covers 1,284,000 square kilometers (495,755 square miles), making Chad the 21st largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Chad?

Chad borders 6 countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan.

What is the life expectancy in Chad?

Life expectancy at birth in Chad is 55.1 years, the 215th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Chad in?

Chad is in Africa, in the Middle Africa region. Chad is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for Chad
Populationtotal people19.3Mpeople66th
Land Areatotal km²1.3Mkm²21st
GDP per PersonUSD per person$949.33195th
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$18.3B130th
Life Expectancyyears, at birth55.1years215th
Urban Population% living in cities26.3%200th
Internet Users% of people online13.2%190th
Fertility Ratechildren per woman6.12births/woman2nd
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per year10.4Karrivals/year174th
Forest Cover% of land forested3.2%182nd
Unemployment Rate% of labor force1.1%180th
Military Spending% of GDP2.1%of GDP46th
Renewable Energy% of energy use70.0%29th
Inflation Rateannual CPI change10.8%34th
Beer Consumptionliters per yearno data
Coffee Consumptionkg per yearno data
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDP3.2%of GDP131st
Health Spending% of GDP5.0%of GDP126th
Arable Land% of land arable4.2%144th
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year$913.3M95th

Borders Chad6 countries

Camerooncapital YaoundéCentral African Republiccapital BanguiLibyacapital TripoliNigercapital NiameyNigeriacapital AbujaSudancapital Khartoum

Close to Chadby population · by area

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Regional hubs

All countries in Africa58 countries and territoriesEvery country profile on Countrivo243 countries and territories

ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 TD · alpha-3 TCD · Middle Africa