Military personnel in Chad
Chad: Military personnel was 33,000 people in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Military personnel in Chad, 1960–2022
Source: Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2022, military personnel in Chad stood at 33,000 people.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military personnel in Chad peaked at 50,000 people in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 people, in 1960.
Chad ranks 76th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,900 people | 0 people | 6,000 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 8,600 people | 5,000 people | 11,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 16,300 people | 3,000 people | 33,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 38,300 people | 30,000 people | 50,000 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,700 people | 17,000 people | 30,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,100 people | 25,000 people | 30,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,000 people | 33,000 people | 33,000 people | 3 |
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More reference data data for Chad
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- Summer temperature anomalies 1 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 3.03 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2527 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.39 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 149.69 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military personnel in Chad?
- Military personnel in Chad was 33,000 people in 2022, according to Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military personnel recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 50,000 people in 1990.
- What is the lowest military personnel recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 people in 1960.
- How does Chad rank for military personnel?
- Chad ranks 76th out of 194 countries with data for 2022.
- Is military personnel rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Troops under the command of the national government, intended for use against foreign adversaries, and held ready for combat as of January 1 of the given year.