Digital Adoption in Chad
13% internet use · EGDI rank 189 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Chad, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Chad is reported at 13% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Chad | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 13% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Chad | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 20.1% | 2024 |
| Debit-card ownership, age 15+ | 5.1% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Chad ranked 189 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.1785 and is classified in the Low group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Chad |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.1785 |
| Global rank | 189 |
| EGDI group | Low EGDI |
Chad vs. Region and World
Chad is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure.
| Indicator | Chad | Sub-Saharan Africa | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 13% (2024) | 36% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was only 13% in 2024, well below regional and global aggregates.
- Account ownership reached 20.1% in 2024, but debit-card ownership remained only 5.1%.
- Chad ranked 189th in the 2024 UN EGDI, confirming that digital government remains at an early stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Chad use the internet?
13% in 2024.
What is Chad's UN E-Government ranking?
Chad ranked 189 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.1785.
How developed is digital government in Chad?
Chad ranked 189 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.1785.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Chad?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet. World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
Regional central-bank report covering payment services and infrastructure in CEMAC, including Chad.
Household-level financial-inclusion and payment-access indicators, with source years shown alongside the figures.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.