Migrant populations in Chad
Chad: Migrant populations was 1.27 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.27 million
World rank
51st
of 228 countries
All-time high
1.27 million
in 2024
All-time low
74,342
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Chad, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Chad is 1.27 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 171.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Chad peaked at 1.27 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 74,342, in 1990.
That places Chad 51st out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Migrant populations in Chad, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 74,342 | — |
| 1995 | 89,584 | +20.5% |
| 2000 | 104,825 | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 352,130 | +235.9% |
| 2010 | 417,034 | +18.4% |
| 2015 | 466,968 | +12.0% |
| 2020 | 547,494 | +17.2% |
| 2024 | 1.27 million | +131.9% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 1.27 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 387,101, 3.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Chad's 1.27 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 4.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 81,963 | 74,342 | 89,584 | 2 |
| 2000s | 228,478 | 104,825 | 352,130 | 2 |
| 2010s | 442,001 | 417,034 | 466,968 | 2 |
| 2020s | 908,582 | 547,494 | 1.27 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More population data for Chad
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4609 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4414 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 36,452 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.87 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3799 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.458 (2100)
- Population density 55.23 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.48 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Chad?
- Migrant populations in Chad was 1.27 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 1.27 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 74,342 in 1990.
- How does Chad rank for migrant populations?
- Chad ranks 51st out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 171.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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