Chad

Country in Africa

In brief

Population: 21M (2025). World rank 63 of 216; in Africa, 23 of 54. Area: 1,284,000 km². World rank 22 of 249; in Africa, 5 of 59. Life expectancy: 55.2 years (2024). World rank 215 of 216 (1 = best); in Africa, 53 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: population 14.6M → 21M, GDP $14.6B → $21.5B, and GDP per person $994 → $1,022.

State

Official name: Republic of Chad
Local name: تشاد
Capital: N'Djamena
Region: Africa
Form of government: Presidential republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 21,003,705 2025
Area: 1,284,000 km²
GDP: $21.5B 2025
GDP per person: $1,022 2025
Life expectancy: 55.2 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Arabic, French
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Time zones: UTC+1
Calling code: +235
Emergency numbers: 17, 18
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, E, F
Mains voltage: 220 V