MigrantoImmigrants in Chad
1.3M foreign-born residents — the #52 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 98% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Sudan | 1071034 |
| Central African Republic | 115460 |
| Cameroon | 40472 |
| Nigeria | 14802 |
| Niger | 4073 |
| Libya | 1708 |
| France | 1381 |
| Republic of Congo | 1113 |
| Gabon | 455 |
| DR Congo | 399 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Chad.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 136% from 531K to 1.3M, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Sudan is the fastest-growing major source
Immigration from Sudan has increased by 234% since 2015, rising from 321K to 1.1M in 9 years.
Sudan is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Sudan accounts for 86% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 9%.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 45% to 86%, with Sudan increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 69111 |
| 1995 | 83902 |
| 2000 | 98689 |
| 2005 | 343047 |
| 2010 | 406275 |
| 2015 | 452738 |
| 2020 | 530962 |
| 2024 | 1250897 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Sudan | Central African Republic | Cameroon | Nigeria | Niger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 9529 | 8067 | 30992 | 14822 | 2614 |
| 1995 | 19071 | 8765 | 33673 | 16104 | 2840 |
| 2000 | 28613 | 9463 | 36353 | 17386 | 3066 |
| 2005 | 247573 | 63523 | 25161 | 2028 | 2122 |
| 2010 | 293205 | 75231 | 29798 | 2402 | 2513 |
| 2015 | 320988 | 87583 | 30702 | 6531 | 3092 |
| 2020 | 372594 | 101662 | 35635 | 13033 | 3586 |
| 2024 | 1071034 | 115460 | 40472 | 14802 | 4073 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Chad as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Chad
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Chad?
Around 1.3M foreign-born residents live in Chad, making it the #52-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Chad come from?
Most immigrants in Chad come from Sudan, Central African Republic and Cameroon — these three countries account for about 98% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Chad are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 6% of the population of Chad — that's 1.3M out of a total population of 20.3M.
How has immigration to Chad changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Chad has grown from 452.7K to 1.3M people, a growth of about 176%.
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