Chad: immigration

How many refugees are there in Chad?

Chad hosted 1,502,263 refugees and 9,371 asylum seekers at the end of 2025, according to UNHCR population statistics. Most refugees, 1,330,950, were from Sudan, followed by 140,062 from the Central African Republic and 22,214 from Nigeria, according to the breakdown by origin.

UNHCR also counts 219,595 internally displaced people in Chad and 42,426 refugees who returned to Chad during the year. Its figures are compiled from government and UNHCR registration data and published once a year.

Official sources: UNHCR: Population data, Chad as country of asylum, 2025 · UNHCR: Refugees in Chad by country of origin, 2025

How many refugees have left Chad?

15,281 refugees from Chad were registered in other countries at the end of 2025, according to UNHCR population statistics, along with 17,111 asylum seekers.

The number of refugees Chad hosts is about 100 times the number of Chadian refugees abroad. For all foreign-born residents, the World Bank estimates an international migrant stock of 1,269,673 in 2024, based on UN data that include refugees.

Official sources: UNHCR: Population data, Chad as country of origin, 2025 · World Bank: International migrant stock, Chad

How many immigrants live in Chad?

According to the UN Population Division, the share of people born abroad in Chad was 6.3% in 2024. It was 3.2% in 2015. It is 7th highest of 48 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 2.2%. Of 193 countries with 2024 data, 81st highest.

How many people move to Chad each year?

In 2025, net migration in Chad was -123,104, according to the UN Population Division. No year since 2005 has been lower. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was -5,646, and Chad placed 48th highest of 48. Worldwide: 181st of 193.

How many refugees live in Chad?

In 2025, the number of refugees in the country in Chad was 1.50 million, according to UNHCR. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 35,241, and Chad placed 2nd highest of 45. World rank, highest first: 4th of 169.

How many refugees have fled Chad?

In 2025, the number of refugees from the country living abroad in Chad was 15,281, according to UNHCR. The peak was 55,697 in 2007 and the low 10,196 in 2023. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 12,726; Chad is 19th highest of 48. Worldwide: 53rd of 189.