Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Chad
Chad: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -1.57 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Chad, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Chad recorded -1.57 % change on previous year for natural population growth, annual growth rate in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 165.8% on the previous year and down 23.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Chad peaked at 15.59 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -8.73 % change on previous year, in 1981.
That places Chad 138th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.52 % change on previous year | -0.4486 % change on previous year | 2.48 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 1.26 % change on previous year | 0.0381 % change on previous year | 2.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.41 % change on previous year | -0.4351 % change on previous year | 10.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.37 % change on previous year | -8.73 % change on previous year | 15.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4754 % change on previous year | -4.82 % change on previous year | 5.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.0099 % change on previous year | -1.56 % change on previous year | 1.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.6044 % change on previous year | -1.99 % change on previous year | 0.8021 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.3298 % change on previous year | -1.57 % change on previous year | 2.38 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Chad
- 135 Côte d'Ivoire -1.43 % change on previous year compare
- 136 South Africa -1.46 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Ecuador -1.54 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Micronesia (Federated States of) -1.59 % change on previous year compare
- 140 French Guiana -1.59 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Iran (Islamic Republic of) -1.64 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Chad
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.458 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.87 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -1.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 1.28 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Chad?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Chad was -1.57 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 15.59 % change on previous year in 1983.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.73 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Chad rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- Chad ranks 138th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.