What is the Population of Chad?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Chad has a population of approximately 19,340,757 people, making it the 67th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.24% of the world's population. With a land area of 1,284,000 km², the population density is roughly 15 people per km².
| Population | 19,340,757 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 67th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.24% |
| Area | 1,284,000 km² |
| Population density | 15 / km² |
| Demonym | Chadian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Chad | 19,340,757 | 67th |
| Chile | 20,206,953 | 64th |
| Zambia | 19,693,423 | 65th |
| Somalia | 19,655,000 | 66th |
| Romania | 19,036,031 | 68th |
| Senegal | 18,593,258 | 69th |
| Ecuador | 18,103,660 | 70th |
Chad compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 29,442,327 | 475,442 |
| Central African Republic | 6,470,307 | 622,984 |
| Libya | 7,459,000 | 1,759,540 |
| Niger | 26,312,034 | 1,267,000 |
| Nigeria | 223,800,000 | 923,768 |
| Sudan | 51,662,000 | 1,886,068 |
Chad in context
- Chad covers 1,284,000 km², making it the 20th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan.
- Chad is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 19,340,757 people, Chad holds about 8.4% of the population of Middle Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Chad is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Chad — FAQ
What is the population of Chad?
The population of Chad is approximately 19,340,757 (19.3 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Chad in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Chad at approximately 19,340,757 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Chad is the 67th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Chad?
Approximately 19,340,757 people live in Chad, making it the 67th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Chad rank by population?
Chad is the 67th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.24%.
What is the population density of Chad?
Chad has a population density of roughly 15 people per km², based on a land area of 1,284,000 km².
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