Mobile Money Agents Statistics in Chad (2026)
According to IMF Financial Access Survey data, mobile money agent density in Chad came to 192.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021. Down from 200.6 per 100,000 adults in 2020 to 192.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021. Chad ranks #29 of 35 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #41 of 58 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 192.2 per 100,000 adults (2021)
- Mobile Money Agents in Chad as of 2021, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2020
- −4.2% (2021)
- Down from 200.6 per 100,000 adults in 2020 to 192.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
- CAGR 2014–2021
- +34.1% per year (2021)
- Compound annual growth rate from 24.7 per 100,000 adults in 2014 to 192.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 24.7 per 100,000 adults (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 24.7 per 100,000 adults in 2014 to 192.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
- Peak value (2018)
- 229.7 per 100,000 adults (2018)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2021 value is 192.2 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #29 of 35 (2021)
- Chad ranks 29 of 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #41 of 58 (2021)
- Chad ranks 41 of 58 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 2,160.7 per 100,000 adults (2021)
- Chad (192.2 per 100,000 adults) is below the average of 2,160.7 per 100,000 adults across the 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 386.6 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (34.1%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Registered mobile money agent outlets (number) (2021)
- 17,929 (2021)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Chad (2024)
- 12.6% (2024)
- 12.6% of the population in Chad used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 20.3 million (2024)
- Chad had a population of 20.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2021
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 192 | −4.2% |
| 2020 | 201 | −9.2% |
| 2019 | 221 | −3.9% |
| 2018 | 230 | +853.1% |
| 2017 | 24.1 | −23.3% |
| 2016 | 31.4 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 30.9 | +25.3% |
| 2014 | 24.7 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile money agent density in Chad?
Mobile money agent density in Chad stood at 192.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
How does Chad compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Chad ranks 29 of 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 192.2 per 100,000 adults versus a regional average of 2,160.7 per 100,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Chad rank globally on mobile money agents?
Chad ranks 41 of 58 countries with data globally, based on the latest IMF Financial Access Survey value for each country.
What could mobile money agents in Chad look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 386.6 per 100,000 adults in 2026. Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (34.1%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
When did mobile money agents in Chad peak?
The highest value in the available series was 229.7 per 100,000 adults in 2018; the latest (2021) value is 192.2 per 100,000 adults.
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
FA57N.PHTADLT_NUM, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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