Quick Data on Chad
Short Name | Chad |
Capital | N’Djamena |
Long Name | Republic of Chad |
Country Code | CD |
Continent | Africa |
Total Area | 1.284 million sq km |
Population | 16,877,357 |
Language | French, Arabic |
Nationality | Chadian(s) |
Geography of Chad
As a country in Africa, with coordinates at 15 00 N, 19 00 E, Chad neighbors Cameroon 1116 km, Central African Republic 1556 km, Libya 1050 km, Niger 1196 km, Nigeria 85 km, Sudan 1403 km. The terrain in Chad is described as broad, arid plains in center, desert in north, mountains in northwest, lowlands in south, with an average elevation point of 543 m. The climate of Chad: tropical in south, desert in north.
Surface Total | 1.284 million sq km |
Land Surface | 1,259,200 sq km |
Water Surface | 24,800 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 6,406 km |
Neighbor Countries | Cameroon 1116 km, Central African Republic 1556 km, Libya 1050 km, Niger 1196 km, Nigeria 85 km, Sudan 1403 km |
Coastline | 0 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | Djourab 160 m |
Highest Elevation Point | Emi Koussi 3,445 m |
Resources of Chad
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being petroleum, uranium, natron, kaolin, fish (Lake Chad), gold, limestone, sand and gravel, salt. The agricultural land occupies 39.60% of Chad, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 9.10%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 39.60% | 498,643 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 300 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 9.10% | 114,587 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 51.30% | 645,970 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Chad
The population of the country is estimated at 16,877,357 people, with the biggest urban area having 1.423 million N’DJAMENA (capital) (2020). Known as Chadian(s), the people from Chad come from diversified ethnic groups such as Sara (Ngambaye/Sara/Madjingaye/Mbaye) 30.5%, Kanembu/Bornu/Buduma 9.8%, Arab 9.7%, Wadai/Maba/Masalit/Mimi 7%, Gorane 5.8%, Masa/Musseye/Musgum 4.9%, Bulala/Medogo/Kuka 3.7%, Marba/Lele/Mesme 3.5%, Mundang 2.7%, Bidiyo/Migaama/Kenga/Dangleat 2.5%, Dadjo/Kibet/Muro 2.4%, Tupuri/Kera 2%, Gabri/Kabalaye/Nanchere/Somrai 2%, Fulani/Fulbe/Bodore 1.8%, Karo/Zime/Peve 1.3%, Baguirmi/Barma 1.2%, Zaghawa/Bideyat/Kobe 1.1%, Tama/Assongori/Mararit 1.1%, Mesmedje/Massalat/Kadjakse 0.8%, other Chadian ethnicities 3.4%, Chadians of foreign ethnicities 0.9%, foreign nationals 0.3%, unspecified 1.7% (2014-15 est.). The official language is French, Arabic. Religions: Muslim 52.1%, Protestant 23.9%, Roman Catholic 20%, animist 0.3%, other Christian 0.2%, none 2.8%, unspecified 0.7% (2014-15 est.).
Population | 16,877,357 |
Nationality | Chadian(s) |
Official Language | French, Arabic |
Other Languages | French (official), Arabic (official), Sara (in south), more than 120 different languages and dialects |
Birth Rate | 41.7 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 10 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 23.50% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 0.04 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Chad
Chad is a presidential republic. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of civil and customary law.
Governing Type | presidential republic |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | both parents must be citizens of Chad |
Dual Citizenship | Chadian law does not address dual citizenship |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 15 years |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Chad
From a population total of 16,877,357, the labor force is 5.654 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: cotton, sorghum, millet, peanuts, sesame, corn, rice, potatoes, onions, cassava (manioc, tapioca), cattle, sheep, goats, camels. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: oil, cotton textiles, brewing, natron (sodium carbonate), soap, cigarettes, construction materials. Its exports cover oil, livestock, cotton, sesame, gum arabic, shea butter. The main import products are: machinery and transportation equipment, industrial goods, foodstuffs, textiles.
Exports | $2.464 billion (2017 est.) |
Imports | $2.16 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | US 38.7%, China 16.6%, Netherlands 15.7%, UAE 12.2%, India 6.3% (2017) |
Import Partners | China 19.9%, Cameroon 17.2%, France 17%, US 5.4%, India 4.9%, Senegal 4.5% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $2,300 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 224.3 million kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | population without electricity: 14 million (2017) |
Internet Users | 592,623 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 5.00% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Chad, statistics sectio