Chad has experienced steady population growth over the past several decades, with its population increasing from about 4.7 million in 1980 to an estimated 18 million in 2024. This growth is driven by a high fertility rate—among the highest in the world—averaging around 5.8 children per woman, and a relatively young population, with a median age of just 17 years. Despite challenges such as poverty, limited access to healthcare, and periodic conflict, the country's annual population growth rate remains above 3%. This rapid increase places significant pressure on Chad’s resources, infrastructure, and social services, making sustainable development a key concern for the nation’s future.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,607,769 | 2.1 |
| 1955 | 2,818,379 | 2.2 |
| 1960 | 3,070,833 | 2.4 |
| 1965 | 3,391,676 | 2.7 |
| 1970 | 3,797,471 | 3 |
| 1975 | 4,241,899 | 3.4 |
| 1980 | 4,650,816 | 3.7 |
| 1985 | 5,234,276 | 4.2 |
| 1990 | 6,063,627 | 4.8 |
| 1995 | 6,836,077 | 5.4 |
| 2000 | 8,118,119 | 6.4 |
| 2005 | 9,958,507 | 7.9 |
| 2010 | 11,989,444 | 9.5 |
| 2015 | 14,349,217 | 11.4 |
| 2020 | 16,875,954 | 13.4 |
| 2022 | 17,963,211 | 14.3 |
| 2023 | 18,523,165 | 14.7 |
| 2024 | 19,093,595 | 15.2 |
| 2025 | 19,674,004 | 15.6 |
| 2030 | 22,766,854 | 18.1 |
| 2035 | 26,161,691 | 20.8 |
| 2040 | 29,791,449 | 23.7 |
| 2045 | 33,570,444 | 26.7 |
| 2050 | 37,418,108 | 29.7 |
| 2055 | 41,376,095 | 32.9 |
| 2060 | 45,487,595 | 36.1 |
| 2065 | 49,663,480 | 39.4 |
| 2070 | 53,794,823 | 42.7 |
| 2075 | 57,782,450 | 45.9 |
| 2080 | 61,551,504 | 48.9 |
| 2085 | 65,041,370 | 51.7 |
| 2090 | 68,186,913 | 54.2 |
| 2095 | 70,905,985 | 56.3 |
| 2100 | 73,111,728 | 58.1 |
Data from US Census International Database