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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Chad’s population is 70% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of 8,355,715.
Chad’s surface area is 98% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of 637,117 km².
South Sudan’s population density is 17% higher than that of Chad, a difference of 2.7 /km².
Chad’s nominal GDP is 63% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of $7.52 billion.
South Sudan’s GDP per capita is 12% higher than that of Chad, a difference of $119.
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N'Djamena
Juba
20,299,123
11,943,408
1,284,000 km²
646,883 km²
15.8 /km²
18.5 /km²
$19.52 billion · 2024
$12.00 billion · 2015
$962 · 2024
$1,080 · 2015
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
South Sudanese pound · SSP · £
Chadian
South Sudanese
+235
+211
.td
.ss
TD / TCD
SS / SSD
Africa/Ndjamena
Africa/Juba
Tchad
South Sudan
| Measure | Chad | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | N'Djamena | Juba |
| Population | 20,299,123 | 11,943,408 |
| Surface area | 1,284,000 km² | 646,883 km² |
| Population density | 15.8 /km² | 18.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $19.52 billion · 2024 | $12.00 billion · 2015 |
| GDP per capita | $962 · 2024 | $1,080 · 2015 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | South Sudanese pound · SSP · £ |
| Nationality | Chadian | South Sudanese |
| Phone code | +235 | +211 |
| Internet domain | .td | .ss |
| ISO codes | TD / TCD | SS / SSD |
| Time zone | Africa/Ndjamena | Africa/Juba |
| Native name | Tchad | South Sudan |
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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 →The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It gained its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, making it the world's newest country.
Full South Sudan 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 South Sudan is Juba.
South Sudan has a recorded population of approximately 11,943,408 people.
South Sudan covers an area of about 646,883 km².
South Sudan has a population density of roughly 18.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
South Sudan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $12.00 billion as of 2015.
South Sudan has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,080.
South Sudan uses the South Sudanese pound (SSP), with the symbol £.
South Sudan is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
People from South Sudan are referred to as South Sudanese.
The international dialing code for South Sudan is +211.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for South Sudan is .ss.
South Sudan uses the Africa/Juba time zone.
The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It gained its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, making it the world's newest country.