What is the population of Republic of Chad?

The population of Republic of Chad is 19,340,757.

Where is Republic of Chad located?

Republic of Chad is located at latitude 15.0000000 and longitude 19.0000000.

What is the area of Republic of Chad?

The area of Republic of Chad is 1284000 km².

What time zone is Republic of Chad in?

Republic of Chad is in the Africa/Ndjamena time zone.

How has the population of Republic of Chad changed?

The population of Republic of Chad has increased from 3,002,596 (1960) to 19,340,757 (2026), a change of 544.1%.

Chad (Republic of Chad), TD

Chad: Located in north-central Africa, this landlocked nation is characterized by its diverse landscapes, from the Sahara Desert in the north to the fertile Sahelian belt in the south.

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Republic of Chad at a glance

Republic of Chad currently has 30 quality-checked populated place pages and 15 state or regional pages linked on MapSof.

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Largest city

N'Djamena

Population 1,092,066

Quick Facts about Republic of Chad

Population	19,340,757
Country	Chad
Plate code	TD, TCH
Area	1284000 km²
Official name	la République du Tchad, Tchad
Continent	Africa
Easternmost point	Point(23.99999604 15.6988081)
Northernmost point	Point(15.99996802 23.44922574)
Latitude & Longitude	15.0000,19.0000
Legislative body	National Assembly
Named for	Lake Chad
Official language	Arabic, French
Capital	N'Djamena
Establishment	August 11, 1960 (65 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC+01:00
Local time	18:59:24 (19th April 2026)

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Geography

Republic of Chad is located at 15°0'0"N 19°0'0"E (15.0000000, 19.0000000). It has 5 neighbors: Central African Republic, Sudan, Cameroon, Nigeria and Niger.

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The largest city of Republic of Chad is N'Djamena with a population of 1,092,066. Other cities include, Moundou population 135,167, Sarh population 102,528, Kelo population 42,533 and Am-Timan population 38,261. See all Republic of Chad cities & populated places.

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Republic of Chad has 5 neighbours.

Central African Republic This landlocked nation in Central Africa is characterized by its vast savannas and dense forests.
Republic of the Sudan Located in Northeast Africa, this nation is the third-largest on the continent by area.
Republic of Cameroon This Central African nation borders the Gulf of Guinea, featuring diverse terrain from beaches to mountains and rainforests.
Federal Republic of Nigeria Located in West Africa, this federal republic is the most populous country on the continent.
Republic of Niger A landlocked country in West Africa, it is the largest nation in the region by area, characterized by its vast desert and Sahelian climate.

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Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region
N'Djamena
Lac Region
Ouaddaï Region
Logone Occidental Region
Wadi Fira Region
Moyen-Chari Region
Tibesti Region
Salamat Region
Kanem Region
Guéra Region
Ennedi Region
Sila Region
Borkou
Mandoul Region
Logone Oriental Region
Chari-Baguirmi Region
Tandjilé Region
Bahr el Gazel
Mayo-Kebbi Est Region
Batha Region
Hadjer-Lamis

Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1960	3,002,596	-	census
1961	3,061,423	1.92%	census
1962	3,122,357	1.95%	census
1963	3,184,775	1.96%	census
1964	3,247,798	1.94%	census
1965	3,310,921	1.91%	census
1966	3,373,563	1.86%	census
1967	3,436,227	1.82%	census
1968	3,500,777	1.84%	census
1969	3,569,777	1.93%	census
1970	3,644,911	2.06%	census
1971	3,727,381	2.21%	census
1972	3,816,295	2.33%	census
1973	3,908,721	2.36%	census
1974	4,000,505	2.29%	census
1975	4,088,858	2.16%	census
1976	4,173,072	2.02%	census
1977	4,254,762	1.92%	census
1978	4,336,366	1.88%	census
1979	4,421,416	1.92%	census
1980	4,512,758	2.02%	census
1981	4,610,917	2.13%	census
1982	4,715,985	2.23%	census
1983	4,829,852	2.36%	census
1984	4,954,649	2.52%	census
1985	5,091,809	2.69%	census
1986	5,242,737	2.88%	census
1987	5,407,077	3.04%	census
1988	5,582,282	3.14%	census
1989	5,764,631	3.16%	census
1990	5,951,574	3.14%	census
1991	6,142,558	3.11%	census
1992	6,338,934	3.1%	census
1993	6,542,419	3.11%	census
1994	6,755,540	3.15%	census
1995	6,980,351	3.22%	census
1996	7,216,321	3.27%	census
1997	7,463,347	3.31%	census
1998	7,724,316	3.38%	census
1999	8,002,899	3.48%	census
2000	8,301,151	3.59%	census
2001	8,620,917	3.71%	census
2002	8,959,964	3.78%	census
2003	9,311,234	3.77%	census
2004	9,665,024	3.66%	census
2005	10,014,413	3.49%	census
2006	10,356,822	3.31%	census
2007	10,694,366	3.16%	census
2008	11,030,628	3.05%	census
2009	11,039,873	0.08%	census
2010	11,720,781	5.81%	census
2011	12,080,037	2.97%	census
2012	12,448,175	2.96%	census
2013	12,825,314	2.94%	census
2014	13,663,559	6.13%	(Worldbank)
2015	14,110,975	3.17%	(Worldbank)
2016	14,561,666	3.1%	(Worldbank)
2017	15,016,773	3.03%	(Worldbank)
2018	15,477,751	2.98%	census
2019	15,946,876	2.94%	(Worldbank)
2026	19,340,757	17.55%

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