Chad Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Chad's dependency ratio was 91.67 in 2025, ranked 7th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Chad's dependency ratio stood at 91.67 in 2025, a decline of +1.25 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 91.67 by 2025. Chad ranked 7th globally.
Chad's dependency ratio, a measure of the proportion of its population in dependent ages (0-14 and 65+), has fluctuated significantly over the past 66 years. While it reached an all-time high of 107.65 in 2002, it has since declined to 91.67 in 2025. The country's dependency ratio in 2025 ranks 7th globally. In comparison, Mali's dependency ratio of 93.06 ranks closer to Chad's, while other peer countries like Mozambique and Niger have lower dependency ratios. Chad's dependency ratio has been influenced by its population growth rate, which has slowed down in recent years. The country's fertility rate, a key driver of population growth, remains relatively high, indicating that the dependency ratio may continue to decline in the coming years. However, if Chad's fertility rate were to decline significantly, the trajectory of its dependency ratio could change, potentially leading to a more pronounced decline in the coming decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 88.11 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 89.89 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 91.67 | - | - |
| 2025 | 91.67 | −1.25 | #7 |
| 2024 | 92.92 | −2.44 | #210 |
| 2023 | 95.36 | −2.50 | #210 |
| 2022 | 97.86 | −1.06 | #213 |
| 2021 | 98.92 | −1.13 | #213 |
| 2020 | 100.05 | −0.63 | #214 |
| 2019 | 100.68 | −0.50 | #214 |
| 2018 | 101.19 | −0.62 | #213 |
| 2017 | 101.80 | −0.48 | #213 |
| 2016 | 102.28 | −0.09 | #213 |
| 2015 | 102.37 | +0.02 | #213 |
| 2014 | 102.35 | −0.55 | #214 |
| 2013 | 102.90 | −0.52 | #214 |
| 2012 | 103.42 | −0.38 | #214 |
| 2011 | 103.80 | −0.25 | #214 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chad matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chad's dependency ratio was 91.67 in 2025. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
Chad's dependency ratio peaked at 107.65 in 2002.
The lowest dependency ratio in Chad was 81.74 in 1960.
Chad ranks 7th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chad's dependency ratio is projected to reach 91.67 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Chad in 2025 was 91.67. This ranks 7th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chad_dependency-ratio,
title = {Chad Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chad/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}