Chad Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

Chad Population Growth from 1980 to 1989

This page shows Chad population growth in the 1980s from 1980 to 1989. Chad’s official name is the Republic of Chad. The country is located in the western-central region of Africa. Additionally, it is bordered by Niger to the west, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Libya to the north, Cameroon to the south-west, and Nigeria to the southwest. Eventually, Chad gained independence from France on August 11, 1960.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Chad from 1980 to 1989. Furthermore, this was two decades after Chad’s independence in 1960.  Click here to review the Chad country overview.

Chart of Chad Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Chad’s population grew steadily from 1980 to 1989 for the decade. The population grew from 4.5 million people in 1980 to 5.7 million people in 1989. As a result, the population grew by 26.7% in the 1980s (1980 to 1989). Additionally, the total life expectancy for Chad is approximately 54.2 years. Lastly, around half of the population lives in the south.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Chad has increased from 41.8 years in 1970 to about 54.2 years in 2021. To conclude, Chad maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Chad’s population growth in the 1990s.