Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Chad
Chad: Internally displaced persons was 640,334 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
640,334
Change on year
down 58.5%
World rank
23rd
of 104 countries
All-time high
1.54 million
in 2024
All-time low
71,000
in 2014
Years of data
17
2009–2025
Internally displaced persons in Chad, 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Chad recorded 640,334 for internally displaced persons in 2025.
That represents a change of down 58.5% on the previous year and up 497.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Chad peaked at 1.54 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 71,000, in 2014.
Chad ranks 23rd of 104 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Internally displaced persons in Chad, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 168,000 | — |
| 2010 | 171,000 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 126,000 | -26.3% |
| 2012 | 90,000 | -28.6% |
| 2013 | 90,000 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 71,000 | -21.1% |
| 2015 | 107,157 | +50.9% |
| 2016 | 108,476 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 157,734 | +45.4% |
| 2018 | 89,863 | -43.0% |
| 2019 | 202,287 | +125.1% |
| 2020 | 342,744 | +69.4% |
| 2021 | 420,843 | +22.8% |
| 2022 | 300,234 | -28.7% |
| 2023 | 538,193 | +79.3% |
| 2024 | 1.54 million | +186.6% |
| 2025 | 640,334 | -58.5% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 640,334 is above the median for low income countries, which is 518,555, 1.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Chad's 640,334 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 27,570, 23.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 168,000 | 168,000 | 168,000 | 1 |
| 2010s | 121,352 | 71,000 | 202,287 | 10 |
| 2020s | 630,813 | 300,234 | 1.54 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More population data for Chad
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 36,452 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4414 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4609 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.608 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4609 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.48 million people (2100)
- Population density 55.23 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.5% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3799 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in Chad?
- Internally displaced persons in Chad was 640,334 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 1.54 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 71,000 in 2014.
- How does Chad rank for internally displaced persons?
- Chad ranks 23rd out of 104 countries with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 497.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Internally displaced persons (IDPs). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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