MigrantoChadian Diaspora
292.3K Chadians live abroad — the #122 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 83% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Sudan | 179139 |
| Nigeria | 33524 |
| Cameroon | 30917 |
| Central African Republic | 11328 |
| Republic of Congo | 10439 |
| South Sudan | 5506 |
| UAE | 5007 |
| Gabon | 4904 |
| Angola | 1947 |
| Niger | 1883 |
| Kuwait | 1511 |
| Benin | 1105 |
| Libya | 970 |
| Mali | 779 |
| Togo | 723 |
| Qatar | 546 |
| Italy | 531 |
| Bahrain | 504 |
| Guinea | 360 |
| Egypt | 225 |
| Slovakia | 145 |
| Australia | 110 |
| Mauritania | 58 |
| Norway | 34 |
| Denmark | 25 |
| Ghana | 17 |
| Greece | 17 |
| Luxembourg | 14 |
| Finland | 13 |
| Bulgaria | 6 |
| Hungary | 6 |
| Dominican Republic | 3 |
| Iceland | 2 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By destination region
Africa is the leading destination region at 97%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Chad.
Sudan is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to Sudan has increased by 140% since 2015, rising from 74.5K to 179.1K in 9 years.
Sudan is the primary destination for emigrants
Sudan attracts 61% of all emigrants from Chad, while the second-largest destination receives just 11%.
Emigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The emigrant population grew 40% from 208.1K to 292.3K, indicating an acceleration in emigration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
3 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: South Sudan, Mali, Guinea — South Sudan rose from outside the top 20 to rank #6.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 329970 |
| 1995 | 217609 |
| 2000 | 202762 |
| 2005 | 201982 |
| 2010 | 191459 |
| 2015 | 179293 |
| 2020 | 208110 |
| 2024 | 292298 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Sudan | Nigeria | Cameroon | Central African Republic | Republic of Congo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 196164 | 11111 | 95527 | 10048 | 3239 |
| 1995 | 85807 | 11265 | 88874 | 13169 | 3743 |
| 2000 | 72615 | 11871 | 82221 | 15183 | 5249 |
| 2005 | 80942 | 23593 | 70899 | 11850 | 3338 |
| 2010 | 80202 | 24099 | 49629 | 11638 | 7949 |
| 2015 | 74514 | 29175 | 33968 | 10026 | 10565 |
| 2020 | 103065 | 31261 | 27852 | 10608 | 10494 |
| 2024 | 179139 | 33524 | 30917 | 11328 | 10439 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Chad as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Chad
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Chadians move to?
Most Chadians have moved to Sudan, Nigeria and Cameroon — these three countries account for about 83% of all Chadians living abroad.
How many Chadians live abroad?
Around 292.3K Chadians live abroad, making it the #122-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Chad lives abroad?
About 1% of the population of Chad lives abroad — that's 292.3K out of a total population of 20.3M.
How has emigration from Chad changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Chad has grown from 179.3K to 292.3K people, a growth of about 63%.
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