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Chad Population Pyramid 1978

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1978
Population: 4,411,365

Year

-5 -1   1978  +1 +5

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Summary

Chad in 1978

In 1978, Chad had a total population of 4,411,366 people. That is 23.3% more than in 1968, when the population stood at 3,578,231.

With a median age of 17.3 years, Chad had a youth dependency ratio of 89.4 and an old-age dependency ratio of 7.4 per 100 people of working age. This is an expansive pyramid — each cohort of children is larger than the one above it, the signature of high birth rates and rapid growth.

Ranks #99 of 201 by population Ranks #150 of 201 by median age Ranks #111 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Chad
Population
4,411,366
Median age
17.3
0-14 %
45.4%
65+ %
3.8%
Child dependency
89.4
Old-age dependency
7.4
Region
AFRICA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
38,857,686
Population 2100
69,546,607
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 6.12

In 2023 women in Chad had on average 6.12 children, above the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
30405060
19602023 · 55.1

Life expectancy at birth was 55.1 years in 2023: 57.0 for women and 53.2 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
285582110
19502100
Migration to and from Chad
Where immigrants come from (2024)

1,250,897 immigrants live in Chad, 6.2% of the population.

Sudan1,071,034
Central African Republic115,460
Cameroon40,472
Nigeria14,802
Niger4,073
Where emigrants live (2024)

292,298 people born in Chad live in other countries.

Sudan179,139
Nigeria33,524
Cameroon30,917
Central African Republic11,328
Congo10,439
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Chad compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Chad 4,411,366 17.3
Central African Republic 2,397,961 18.5
Congo 1,748,089 17.0
Angola 7,576,734 17.4
Cameroon 8,011,921 18.0
Frequently asked questions about Chad's population
How many people lived in Chad in 1978?
In 1978, Chad's population was 4,411,366.
Is Chad's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 23.3% from 1968, with a projected population of 38,857,686 in 2050.
How old is the population of Chad?
The median age in Chad is 17.3 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Chad's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Chad, 45.4% of people are under 15 and 3.8% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Chad have?
Chad has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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