Chad: Population growth (annual %)
In , Chad's Population growth (annual %) was 4.95.
That's up 8.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Chad ranks #2 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 4.95
- Trough
- 3.14
- 1-year change
- +8.2%
- 5-year change
- +53.7%
- +9.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +38.6%
- +3.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 4.9485 | |
| 4.5740 | |
| 3.4567 | |
| 3.4442 | |
| 3.1820 | |
| 3.2199 | |
| 3.3596 | |
| 3.3064 | |
| 3.1387 | |
| 3.1834 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Chad's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Chad's Population growth (annual %) was 4.95, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Chad's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Chad's Population growth (annual %) rose 8.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Chad rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Chad ranked #2 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Chad's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Chad is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 48.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.