Moving to ChadShare
It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from Sudan.
Lifestyle & Vibe
Chad is experiencing active armed conflict and a severe humanitarian crisis, with jihadist insurgency from Boko Haram and other groups operating in the Lake Chad Basin, ongoing inter-communal violence, and a fragile political situation following the 2021 military coup. The country has virtually no digital infrastructure, internet penetration is minimal, and there are no remote work facilities of any kind. Western governments maintain do-not-travel advisories for most of Chad's territory. This is not a safe or viable destination for relocation under any circumstances.
Digital Freedom & Remote Work
Censorship and network interference data is currently being collected for Chad.
Society & Demographics
In Chad, a significant gender imbalance is observed with males slightly outnumbering females at 50.16%, though women hold 26.1% of parliamentary seats, indicating some progress towards gender equality in political representation. The country's urbanization rate stands at 26.93%, while its GINI index of 37.4 reflects a moderate level of income inequality. Despite limited data on English proficiency, Chad invests 16.48% of its GDP in education, aiming to enhance human capital development. However, the negative net migration of -123,104 over five years suggests challenges with internal and external population flows.
Gender Distribution
Aging Society
Population over 65 years old
Education Spending
UNESCO Data. Indicates focus on public schooling.
Quality of Life
The quality of life in Chad is significantly impacted by several key factors. With a life expectancy of 59.09 years, the country faces substantial health challenges, as indicated by only 0.8 medical doctors per 10,000 people and an Universal Health Coverage Index of just 26. This is further reflected in the obesity rate of 7.4%, suggesting a mix of nutritional issues and lifestyle factors. Chadians also experience lower happiness levels, scoring 4.385 out of 10 on average, indicating overall dissatisfaction with their lives.
Economic Freedom & Business Climate
The economy of Chad faces significant challenges with a low Overall Economic Freedom Score of 51.20, reflecting weak property rights (17.20), judicial effectiveness (15.00), government integrity (15.20), and high tax burden (77.90). Despite an unemployment rate as low as 1.06%, the country grapples with low financial freedom (40.00) and limited business, labor, and trade freedoms, indicating structural barriers to economic growth. While inflation stands at 8.90%, fiscal health is robust with a Fiscal Health score of 97.90, suggesting that the economy could support further development if other factors improve.
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors. Scores span 0-100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Climate Profile (N'Djamena)
Chad's climate is a scorching desert type, characterized by extremely hot temperatures and low humidity, with the mercury soaring to its peak in April, reaching a sweltering 41.63°C, while the rainiest periods occur from July to August, with August being the wettest month, experiencing 23 rainy days. The country's hottest period spans from March to May, with temperatures often exceeding 39°C, making it a challenging time for expats and digital nomads, while the rainy season, which runs from June to September, brings some relief from the heat but also intense downpours. For a comfortable weather experience, the best time to relocate or visit Chad is from October to December or from January to February, when the temperatures are relatively mild, ranging from 32°C to 36°C, and the skies are generally clear, making it an ideal period to explore this vast and fascinating country.
Political Stability & Governance
Evaluated across Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI). Scores span approximately -2.5 to 2.5, where higher scores indicate stronger governance, better stability, and lower corruption.
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Are people happy in Chad?
The World Happiness Report scores Chad at 4.4 out of 10.