TCD · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
21.00 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
55.2 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,003,705 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 3.41 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 15.3 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 43.26 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 11.08 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 6.03 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 55.2 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 56.3 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 30.6 percent | 2019 |
| Urban Population (%) | 27.6 percent | 2025 |
Languages
Arabic
Official
French
Official
Religions
Muslim
Major
52.1%
Protestant
23.9%
Roman Catholic
20.0%
None
2.8%
Unspecified
0.7%
Animist
0.3%
Other Christian
0.2%