Quick Facts
- Population: approximately 19.3 million
- 33 political parties recorded
- 1 political office tracked
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Go beyond the overview and trace how power actually moves through Chad.
At a Glance
Chad is a country in Africa. Its capital is N'Djamena and it has an approximate population of 19.3 million.
Chad's political landscape includes 33 political parties and 1 office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who leads Chad?
- Key political offices in Chad include President of Chad. These offices shape how executive, legislative, and judicial authority is exercised in the country.
- What is the capital of Chad?
- The capital of Chad is N'Djamena. As the seat of government, the capital is where the country's major political institutions and decision-making bodies are headquartered.
- What are the major political parties in Chad?
- Chad has 33 notable political parties, including Action for Renewal of Chad, African National Party, Chadian National Union, Chadian Progressive Party, Chadian Social Action. Party competition is central to how political power is distributed — electoral outcomes and coalition dynamics directly determine who governs and what policies are implemented.
- What is the population of Chad?
- Chad has a population of approximately 19.3 million. Population size affects the country's representation in international bodies, electoral district sizing, and the scale of its political institutions.
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Parties
Action for Renewal of Chad
political party in Chad
African National Party
former Chadian political party
Chadian National Union
Union Nationale Tchadienne, known as UNT
Chadian Progressive Party
political party in Chad
Chadian Social Action
defunct Chadian political party
Civic Action Front of Chad
defunct political party in Chad
Federation, Action for the Republic
political party in Chad
FROLINAT
political party
Front for Change and Concord in Chad
Chadian political and rebel group
Grouping of Rural and Independent Chadians
political party in Chad
Independent Democratic Union of Chad
Political party of Chad
Independent Socialist Party of Chad
Political party in Chad.
Les Transformateurs
Chadian political party
National Democratic and Federal Convention
political party in Chad
National Democratic and Social Convention
Political party
National Rally for Democracy in Chad
political party in Chad
National Rally for Development and Progress
political party in Chad
National Union for Democracy and Renewal
political party in Chad
National Union for Independence and Revolution
political party in Chad
National Union
political party in Chad
Party for Democracy and Integral Independence
Chadian political party
Party for Liberty and Development
Chadian political party
Patriotic Salvation Movement
political party in Chad
People's Movement for Democracy in Chad
political party in Chad
Rally for Democracy and Progress
political party in Chad
Rally for the Republic – Lingui
political party in Chad
Rally of Democratic Forces in Chad
political party in Chad
Renewed African Socialist Movement
political party in Chad
Socialist Party without Borders
political party in Chad
Union for Democracy and the Republic
political party in Chad
Union for Renewal and Democracy
political party in Chad
Union of Resistance Forces
rebel group in Chad
United Front for Democratic Change
Chadian rebel alliance to overthrow President Idriss Déby (1990-present)
Trust & Coverage
- Page Type
- Country
- Last Updated
- March 21, 2026
- Sources
- 2 linked
- Data Coverage
- Partial(55/100)
Country data is assembled from structured entity records, election results, and office timelines.
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Action for Renewal of Chad
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Chadian Progressive Party
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Chadian Social Action
defunct Chadian political party
Civic Action Front of Chad
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