Chad
🇹🇩 Middle Africa · Republic of Chad
How Chad ranks globally
About Chad
Chad (officially Republic of Chad) is a country in Middle Africa, with N'Djamena as its capital. It is home to roughly 21 million people, giving a population density of about 16 people per square kilometre. The country covers 1,284,000 km² of land and shares land borders with 6 neighbouring countries. Its economy is valued at approximately $21.47B in nominal GDP (2025), and it records a Human Development Index of 0.416. The official currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), and the main languages are Arabic, French.
Key indicators
💹 Economy
👥 People
🌍 Quality of Life
GDP over time
How Chad measures up
Did you know?
Chad is the 63rd most populous country in the world, with about 21 million people.
By land area it is the 20th-largest country in the world, covering 1,284,000 km².
It has the world's 130th-largest economy by nominal GDP ($21.47B).
Chad shares land borders with 6 countries.
It is classed by the UN as a country of low human development, with an HDI of 0.416.
Chad has a population density of about 16 people per square kilometre.
Quick quiz — do you know Chad?
What is the capital of Chad?
Travel & practical
Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Neighbouring countries
More countries in Africa
Explore more: all countries · all comparisons