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Chadian Scorecard

Country profile

Chad is a landlocked country in north-central Africa, characterized by a diverse landscape that ranges from the arid Sahara in the north to savannas and Sahelian grasslands in the south. It has a population of 19.3 million, a population growth rate of 4.57%, and a median age of 15.40 years.

Its history includes ancient Saharan cultures and a legacy of French colonial rule, which introduced new administrative and cultural influences.

Today, Chad is working towards economic development and social progress while drawing on traditional practices and community resilience.

Its capital city is N'Djamena.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Chad improved by 3.0% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Chad worsened by 1.3% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Chad improved by 17.9% from 2023 to 2024

Income Inequality in Chad improved by 0.3% from 2018 to 2022

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Chad improved by 1.0% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Chad improved by 2.7% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Chad improved by 0.4% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Chad improved by 1.7% from 2022 to 2023

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Chad worsened by 39.1% from 2018 to 2019

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Chad improved by 5.3% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Chad improved by 0.7% from 2022 to 2023

Government Effectiveness in Chad worsened by 3.9% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Chad worsened by 6.1% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Chad improved by 1.5% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Chad improved by 2.4% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Chad improved by 5.3% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Chad improved by 0.1% from 2021 to 2022