Total number of international immigrants in Chad
Chad: Total number of international immigrants was 1.27 million immigrants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total number of international immigrants in Chad, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
In 2024, total number of international immigrants in Chad stood at 1.27 million immigrants. 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, total number of international immigrants in Chad peaked at 1.27 million immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 74,342 immigrants, in 1990.
That places Chad 51st out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Total number of international immigrants in Chad, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 74,342 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 89,584 immigrants | +20.5% |
| 2000 | 104,825 immigrants | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 352,130 immigrants | +235.9% |
| 2010 | 417,034 immigrants | +18.4% |
| 2015 | 466,968 immigrants | +12.0% |
| 2020 | 547,494 immigrants | +17.2% |
| 2024 | 1.27 million immigrants | +131.9% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 1.27 million immigrants is above the median for low income countries, which is 387,101 immigrants, 3.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Chad's 1.27 million immigrants is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568 immigrants, 4.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 81,963 immigrants | 74,342 immigrants | 89,584 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 228,478 immigrants | 104,825 immigrants | 352,130 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 442,001 immigrants | 417,034 immigrants | 466,968 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 908,582 immigrants | 547,494 immigrants | 1.27 million immigrants | 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)
- World population growth 0.5% (2100)
- Population density 55.23 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.48 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Chad?
- Total number of international immigrants in Chad was 1.27 million immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 1.27 million immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 74,342 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Chad rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Chad ranks 51st out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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