Chad Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Chad's fertility rate was 5.98 in 2025, ranked 1st globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Chad's fertility rate stood at 5.98 in 2025, a decline of +0.14 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.98 by 2025. Chad ranked 1st globally.
Chad holds the distinction of having the highest fertility rate globally, with a value of 5.98 children per woman as of 2025. This rate is a significant decrease from the country's all-time peak of 7.34 children per woman in 1993, marking a substantial shift in the nation's demographic landscape. In comparison, Chad's fertility rate has surpassed that of its peer country, the Central African Republic, which has a fertility rate of 5.97 children per woman. Chad's fertility rate has consistently ranked among the highest globally, with the exception of a brief period from 1960 to 1965, when the rate was slightly lower. The country's high fertility rate is a result of a combination of factors, including limited access to family planning services and a strong cultural preference for large families. However, if Chad were to experience significant improvements in maternal healthcare and access to family planning resources, its fertility rate could potentially decline further and align with the global average.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.91 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.98 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.98 | −0.14 | #1 |
| 2023 | 6.12 | −0.09 | #215 |
| 2022 | 6.22 | −0.04 | #215 |
| 2021 | 6.26 | −0.09 | #215 |
| 2020 | 6.35 | −0.07 | #214 |
| 2019 | 6.41 | −0.05 | #214 |
| 2018 | 6.46 | −0.07 | #214 |
| 2017 | 6.54 | −0.09 | #214 |
| 2016 | 6.62 | −0.08 | #214 |
| 2015 | 6.71 | −0.07 | #214 |
| 2014 | 6.78 | −0.06 | #214 |
| 2013 | 6.84 | −0.07 | #214 |
| 2012 | 6.91 | −0.04 | #214 |
| 2011 | 6.95 | −0.04 | #214 |
| 2010 | 6.99 | −0.03 | #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 fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chad's fertility rate was 5.98 in 2025. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from the previous year.
Chad's fertility rate peaked at 7.34 in 1993.
The lowest fertility rate in Chad was 5.98 in 2025.
Chad ranks 1st globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chad's fertility rate is projected to reach 5.98 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Chad in 2025 was 5.98. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chad_fertility-rate,
title = {Chad Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chad/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}