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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Chad’s population is 700% larger than that of Gabon, a difference of 17,760,171.
Chad’s surface area is 380% larger than that of Gabon, a difference of 1,016,330 km².
Chad’s population density is 67% higher than that of Gabon, a difference of 6.3 /km².
Gabon’s nominal GDP is 7.1% larger than that of Chad, a difference of $1.38 billion.
Gabon’s GDP per capita is 756% higher than that of Chad, a difference of $7,268.
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N'Djamena
Libreville
20,299,123
2,538,952
1,284,000 km²
267,670 km²
15.8 /km²
9.5 /km²
$19.52 billion · 2024
$20.90 billion · 2024
$962 · 2024
$8,230 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Chadian
Gabonese
+235
+241
.td
.ga
TD / TCD
GA / GAB
Africa/Ndjamena
Africa/Libreville
Tchad
Gabon
| Measure | Chad | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | N'Djamena | Libreville |
| Population | 20,299,123 | 2,538,952 |
| Surface area | 1,284,000 km² | 267,670 km² |
| Population density | 15.8 /km² | 9.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $19.52 billion · 2024 | $20.90 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $962 · 2024 | $8,230 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Chadian | Gabonese |
| Phone code | +235 | +241 |
| Internet domain | .td | .ga |
| ISO codes | TD / TCD | GA / GAB |
| Time zone | Africa/Ndjamena | Africa/Libreville |
| Native name | Tchad | Gabon |
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Nestled in the heart of Africa, Chad is a land of stark contrasts and hidden wonders, where sweeping deserts meet verdant savannas and vibrant traditions echo across its bustling markets.
Full Chad profile →Gabon, nestled on the equatorial coast of Central Africa, captivates visitors with its lush rainforests, vibrant wildlife, and a blend of traditional African and French influences that shape its unique identity.
Full Gabon profile →The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
Chad has a recorded population of approximately 20,299,123 people.
Chad covers an area of about 1,284,000 km².
Chad has a population density of roughly 15.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Chad has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $19.52 billion as of 2024.
Chad has a GDP per capita of approximately $962.
Chad uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Chad is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Chad is Tchad.
People from Chad are referred to as Chadian.
The international dialing code for Chad is +235.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Chad is .td.
Chad uses the Africa/Ndjamena time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Africa, Chad is a land of stark contrasts and hidden wonders, where sweeping deserts meet verdant savannas and vibrant traditions echo across its bustling markets.
The capital of Gabon is Libreville.
Gabon has a recorded population of approximately 2,538,952 people.
Gabon covers an area of about 267,670 km².
Gabon has a population density of roughly 9.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Gabon has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $20.90 billion as of 2024.
Gabon has a GDP per capita of approximately $8,230.
Gabon uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Gabon is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
People from Gabon are referred to as Gabonese.
The international dialing code for Gabon is +241.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Gabon is .ga.
Gabon uses the Africa/Libreville time zone.
Gabon, nestled on the equatorial coast of Central Africa, captivates visitors with its lush rainforests, vibrant wildlife, and a blend of traditional African and French influences that shape its unique identity.