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Chad

Africa

Capital

N'Djamena

Population

19,319,064

Area

1,284,000 km²

Currency

Central African CFA Franc (XAF)

Phone Code

+235

ISO Codes

TD / TCD

ISO numeric

148

Internet domain

.td

Timezone

UTC+1

Religion

Islam, Christianity

About Chad

Chad is a landlocked country in north-central Africa bordering the Sahara. One of the poorest nations, it holds significant oil reserves.

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Languages

Arabic, French

Chad in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density	15 people per km² rank 179 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population	0.239 % world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Africa	1.3% of its people, 4.3% of its land area
Area in square miles	495,755 1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in size	Peru (1,285,216 km²)
Closest in population	Romania (19,118,479 people)

Who else uses XAF?

5 other countries in our list also use XAF: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo (Republic), Equatorial Guinea, Gabon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Chad?

The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.

What is the population of Chad?

Chad has a population of approximately 19,319,064 people.

What currency does Chad use?

The currency of Chad is the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).

What languages are spoken in Chad?

The official or major languages of Chad are Arabic, French.

Did You Know?

Chad ranks #66 of 196 countries by population, with about 19,319,064 people.
Chad ranks #20 of 196 countries by area, covering 1,284,000 km².
Within Africa, Chad ranks #23 of 54 countries by population.
Chad recognises 2 official or major language(s): Arabic, French.

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Data notes and sources

Population: UN World Population Prospects 2024, estimate for 1 July 2023 (people living in the country, whatever their citizenship).
Area: total area including inland water, in km². Codes: ISO 3166-1 (alpha-2, alpha-3, numeric), ISO 4217 (currency), ITU-T E.164 (calling codes) and the IANA root zone (internet domains).
Time zone: the standard (non-daylight-saving) offset, or the range of offsets for countries with several zones.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Found an error? Tell us through the contact page.

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