Safest cities in Chad
20 cities with 100k+ population · data updated 2026-09-04
Areas the UK FCDO advises against visiting
- Borkou, Ennedi Ouest, Ennedi Est and Tibesti provinces
- Kanem Province, including Nokou
- Lake Chad region
- Within 30km of all Chad’s other borders
- The rest of Chad
- Borkou Province
- Ennedi Ouest Province
- Ennedi Est Province
- Tibesti Province
In full or in part — the official advisory lists exact boundaries and exceptions.
What official travel advice warns about
Terrorism
- Terrorism in ChadTerrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Chad.
- Terrorist kidnappingThere is a high risk of terrorist kidnapping in the Lake Chad Basin and the border areas with Cameroon, Sudan and the Central African Republic.
Political situation
- There is a continuing risk of instability in Chad, particularly in its border regions and during major political events. Chad has completed its political transition, with legislative elections concluding at the end of 2024.
Crime
- CarjackingThere is a high risk of carjacking on roads outside N’Djamena, including during the daytime.
- Armed robberyArmed robbery is common in some residential areas of N’Djamena, particularly from cars. Robbers sometimes target foreign nationals because they’re considered wealthier.
- Protecting yourself and your belongingsStay alert and be particularly cautious about street crime. Do not carry large sums of money, jewellery or other valuables. Avoid isolated or less developed areas of towns and do not go out alone or at night.
Laws and cultural differences
- Personal IDAlways carry a certified copy of your passport. If you cannot show ID, the police could detain you. You could also face delays if you have to leave the country. If you live in Chad, always carry your residence permit.
- RamadanRamadan is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country. During this time, do not:
- Illegal drugs and prison sentencesPenalties for drug use and possession are severe and usually include a prison sentence. Conditions in local prisons are harsh.
- Using camerasIt is illegal to photograph military sites, government buildings or airports without a permit.
- LGBT+ travellersSame-sex sexual activity is illegal in Chad, with penalties of imprisonment ranging from 3 months to 2 years and a fine of between 50,000 and 500,000 CFA francs. Same-sex relationships are not widely accepted by Chadian society.
Transport risks
- Road travelIf you are planning to drive in Chad, see information on driving abroad.
- Driving standards and securityRoad travel can be dangerous due to road conditions and the standard of driving. Accidents involving motorbikes are common. Crowds quickly gather around the scene of an accident and, while rarely violent, can be intimidating. If you’re involved in an accident, try to contact the police or other local authority immediately. Phone: 2020 (police) or…
- Travelling outside N’DjamenaTo travel outside N’Djamena, you must get authorisation from the Ministry of the Interior, which is normally granted without difficulty after a few days. Many businesses arrange escorts when their western staff travel outside the capital for any reason.
Extreme weather and natural disasters
- Rainy seasonRoads are poor and often impassable during the rainy season from July to October, especially in the south. Heavy rains can cause major flooding in many areas, particularly in the south and east. Bring food and clean water with you.
Headings and opening lines from the UK FCDO “Safety and security” travel advice for Chad, updated 2026-08-06 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Read the full advice on gov.uk →
Country figures
- Homicide rate
- no data
- Income inequality
- Gini 37.42022
- Human development
- HDI 0.4162023
- Income
- $2,770/yrGNI per capita PPP
- Road deaths
- 32.4 /100kWHO, 2019
- Political stability
- 36/100WGI, 2024 · higher = more stable
- Rule of law
- 32/100WGI, 2024
- Corruption perceptions
- 22/100Transparency Intl, 2025 · higher = cleaner
- Natural-hazard risk
- 7.9/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
- Women, Peace & Security
- 0.48GIWPS, 2025 · 0-1, higher = better
- Air quality
- 43.0 µg/m³PM2.5, 2023 · WHO guideline is 5
- Safe drinking water
- 6%of population, 2024 · WHO/UNICEF JMP
- Healthcare capacity
- 0.1 doctors /1k0.2 hospital beds per 1,000
- Malaria
- 206 /1k at riskWHO, 2024 · endemic countries only
Natural hazards
- Flood
- 8.1/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
- Drought
- 5.5/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
Hazard types scoring under 1 out of 10 are not listed.
Same-sex sexual activity is criminalized in Chad (as of 2025). This describes the law on the books, not necessarily enforcement practice.
How Chad compares
| Measure | Chad | World median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | no data | 2.4 /100k | — |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 37.4 | 35.2 | +2.2 — better for World median |
| Human development (HDI) | 0.416 | 0.763 | −0.347 — better for World median |
| Road deaths | 32.4 /100k | 15.4 /100k | +17.0 /100k — better for World median |
| Rule of law | 32/100 | 52/100 | −20/100 — better for World median |
| Corruption perceptions | 22/100 | 39/100 | −17/100 — better for World median |
| Air quality (PM2.5) | 43.0 µg/m³ | 19.7 µg/m³ | +23.3 µg/m³ — better for World median |
| Natural-hazard risk | 7.9/10 | 3.8/10 | +4.1/10 — better for World median |
| Measure | Chad | Africa median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | no data | 4.5 /100k | — |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 37.4 | 38.5 | −1.1 — better for Chad |
| Human development (HDI) | 0.416 | 0.563 | −0.147 — better for Africa median |
| Road deaths | 32.4 /100k | 27.9 /100k | +4.5 /100k — better for Africa median |
| Rule of law | 32/100 | 42/100 | −10/100 — better for Africa median |
| Corruption perceptions | 22/100 | 31/100 | −9/100 — better for Africa median |
| Air quality (PM2.5) | 43.0 µg/m³ | 27.3 µg/m³ | +15.7 µg/m³ — better for Africa median |
| Natural-hazard risk | 7.9/10 | 5.2/10 | +2.7/10 — better for Africa median |
Medians, not means, so one extreme country cannot drag the reference value. Each row compares only the countries that have a published figure for that measure, and differences are plain arithmetic between stored values.
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