Homicide Rate in Chad: 1800 to Today (and Tomorrow)

A homicide rate is more than a metric; it is a reflection of the quiet, daily reality of safety and the fragility of human existence. Each decimal represents a life interrupted and a family altered. When we observe these figures, we are witnessing the changing circumstances of millions of lives, where the distance between a statistic and a tragedy is a single heartbeat. It is the measure of a society's stability and the evolving nature of personal security for those living within these borders.

The historical arc began with the 1800s estimate 15, marking a time of higher statistical probability for violent death. Over three centuries, Chad has charted a steady transformation, passing 13 per 100,000 in 1900 to reach 11 in the 1950s. After stabilizing at 10 throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, the trajectory continued its descent. In the 2020s, homicide rate in Chad stands at 9.5 per 100,000 — ranking #107 of 157 countries, moving toward a 2100s projection 6.3.

For an individual born today, the landscape of risk has shifted. The transition from the 1800s estimate 15 down to the 2030s projection 9.03 illustrates a slow, incremental departure from the violence of the past. This decline suggests a long-term momentum of stability, granting each new generation a marginal increase in security compared to their ancestors. By examining these shifts, you can perceive the unfolding evolution of a nation.

We invite you to compare your own era to these historical shifts to compute your own parallel lives on MYRIAD.