Chad Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Chad
Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for Chad. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Chad at Level 4 of 4: Do Not Travel.
Homicide Rate
N/A
Safety Rank
N/A
Travel Advisory
Level 4 of 4
Data Year
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Armed Conflict Context
Chad has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
69(2024)
Military Spending
3.0% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Chad:
The advisory level was increased to 4. The "health" indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Chad for any reason due to risk of crime , terrorism , unrest , inadequate health infrastructure, kidnapping , and landmines . Advisory Summary Outside of N'Djamena, the U.S. government has extremely limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Chad. U.S. government employees working in Chad need special authorization to travel outside of the capital due to safety risks. Embassy N'Djamena has implemented in-city restrictions for U.S.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Chad Population & Demographics
Population of 20,299,123, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chad safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Chad at Level 4 of 4 (Do Not Travel). Cited risks include health.
What is the crime rate in Chad?
Reliable homicide statistics are not currently available for Chad.
What is the US travel advisory level for Chad?
Chad is currently at Level 4: Do Not Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).