Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Chad
Chad: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 14,617 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
14,617
Change on year
up 43.4%
World rank
54th
of 202 countries
All-time high
234,260
in 1981
All-time low
1,400
in 1971
Years of data
50
1970–2024
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Chad, 1970–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Chad is 14,617, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 43.4% on the previous year and down 69.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Chad peaked at 234,260 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 1,400, in 1971.
Chad ranks 54th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Chad, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,900 | — |
| 1971 | 1,400 | -26.3% |
| 1972 | 1,500 | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 1,500 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 10,000 | +566.7% |
| 1980 | 221,000 | +2110.0% |
| 1981 | 234,260 | +6.0% |
| 1982 | 17,010 | -92.7% |
| 1983 | 16,745 | -1.6% |
| 1984 | 181,346 | +983.0% |
| 1985 | 212,158 | +17.0% |
| 1986 | 170,078 | -19.8% |
| 1987 | 146,858 | -13.7% |
| 1988 | 130,790 | -10.9% |
| 1989 | 125,863 | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 184,804 | +46.8% |
| 1991 | 72,317 | -60.9% |
| 1992 | 66,378 | -8.2% |
| 1993 | 212,923 | +220.8% |
| 1994 | 211,968 | -0.4% |
| 1995 | 59,726 | -71.8% |
| 1996 | 58,443 | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 55,026 | -5.8% |
| 1998 | 61,294 | +11.4% |
| 1999 | 58,792 | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 54,955 | -6.5% |
| 2001 | 46,282 | -15.8% |
| 2002 | 47,340 | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 52,268 | +10.4% |
| 2004 | 52,645 | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 48,389 | -8.1% |
| 2006 | 36,286 | -25.0% |
| 2007 | 55,697 | +53.5% |
| 2008 | 55,083 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 54,997 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 53,713 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 42,619 | -20.7% |
| 2012 | 39,674 | -6.9% |
| 2013 | 48,618 | +22.5% |
| 2014 | 48,236 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 14,921 | -69.1% |
| 2016 | 14,176 | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 16,325 | +15.2% |
| 2018 | 10,895 | -33.3% |
| 2019 | 11,163 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 10,388 | -6.9% |
| 2021 | 11,771 | +13.3% |
| 2022 | 12,811 | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 10,196 | -20.4% |
| 2024 | 14,617 | +43.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,260 | 1,400 | 10,000 | 5 |
| 1980s | 145,611 | 16,745 | 234,260 | 10 |
| 1990s | 104,167 | 55,026 | 212,923 | 10 |
| 2000s | 50,394 | 36,286 | 55,697 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,034 | 10,895 | 53,713 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,957 | 10,196 | 14,617 | 5 |
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More population data for Chad
- 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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Chad?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Chad was 14,617 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 234,260 in 1981.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,400 in 1971.
- How does Chad rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Chad ranks 54th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.7%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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