MigrantoImmigrants in Chad
1.3M foreigners live in Chad — 6% of the country's population
Immigrants in Chad by country
The 3 largest groups make up 98% of all immigrants
| 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
100% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Chad in numbers
The immigrant population has grown 136% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Chad rose from 531K to 1.3M in four years.
People born in Sudan are the fastest-growing group
The number of people born in Sudan living in Chad has grown 234% since 2015, from 321K to 1.1M.
Sudanese are the largest group by a wide margin
86% of all immigrants were born in Sudan, while the next group accounts for just 9%.
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 45% to 86%, and today that group is people born in Sudan.
28% of all emigrants from Sudan live in Chad
No other country has more people born in Sudan.
1 in 16 residents of Chad was born abroad
1.3M of 20.3M residents were born abroad — 6.2% of the population.
Immigrant population in Chad over time
Foreigners living in Chad, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 69111 |
| 1995 | 83902 |
| 2000 | 98689 |
| 2005 | 343047 |
| 2010 | 406275 |
| 2015 | 452738 |
| 2020 | 530962 |
| 2024 | 1250897 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Chad, by year
| Year | Sudanese | Central Africans | Cameroonians | Nigerians | Nigeriens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Chad
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Chad
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Chad?
Around 1.3M immigrants live in Chad — the world's #52 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Sudanese live in Chad?
Around 1.1M Sudanese live in Chad — about 86% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Chad growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Chad has grown from 452.7K to 1.3M, about 176%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Chad come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Chad. Their children born in Chad are not included.
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