🇹🇩 Chad

Chad diaspora around the world

People from Chad around the world meet here, country by country and city by city. Settled, about to leave or simply connected: here is where to find your people.

Chad diaspora, by continent

Main countries of residence

According to the United Nations, from largest to smallest.

How many people from Chad live abroad?

According to the United Nations, 287,000 people from Chad live abroad.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born abroad. The real diaspora is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where people from Chad live

179,000 people from Chad live in Sudan, 33,500 Nigeria, and 30,900 Cameroon.

Together, these three countries therefore account for about 85% of the diaspora.

Each country has its own page, with the cities, communities and meetups there.

The Chad diaspora by continent

By continent, the diaspora counts 281,000 people in Africa and 6,520 Asia.

For each continent, a page also gathers the countries and cities where it lives.

Finding people from Chad near you

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Chad Independence Day

Every August 11, the national day brings the Chad diaspora together. Wherever the diaspora lives, communities also organise concerts, meals and gatherings.

Every celebration of the Chad national day

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Chad live abroad?

According to the UN, about 287,000 people from Chad live abroad. Their children born abroad do not count in this figure.

Which countries do people from Chad live in?

According to the UN, most of them live in Sudan, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and Republic of the Congo.

How can I find people from Chad near me?

Choose your country of residence, then your city. Next, join the local community, or start it if it is still missing.

When is the Chad national day?

Chad Independence Day falls on August 11. Around the world, the diaspora also celebrates it.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.