Demographics · Central Africa
Chad Life Expectancy
55.2 yearsas of 2024+0.3% vs 2023
Life expectancy at birth, in years. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated July 17, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Life Expectancy |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 55.2 years |
| 2023 | 55.1 years |
| 2022 | 54.5 years |
| 2021 | 53.1 years |
| 2020 | 53.1 years |
| 2019 | 53 years |
| 2018 | 52.4 years |
| 2017 | 51.9 years |
| 2016 | 51.6 years |
| 2015 | 51.3 years |
| 2014 | 51.1 years |
| 2013 | 51.1 years |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=TD&metric_key=life_expectancy_years" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Life Expectancy across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Life Expectancy |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 54.6 years |
| Kenya | 63.8 years |
| South Africa | 66.3 years |
| Egypt | 71.8 years |
| Ghana | 65.7 years |
| Ethiopia | 67.6 years |
Frequently asked questions
What is Chad's life expectancy at birth?
Chad's life expectancy at birth is 55.2 years as of 2024, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Chad Life Expectancy data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=TD&metric_key=life_expectancy_years with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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