The nomad population has more men than women. There is a deficit of adult males due to civil war or migration to other countries. The Chadian population is characterized by its youth. The working population is approximately 2.5 million people, including 80 percent who work in agriculture, raising livestock, and fishing. This ratio represents the character of the agricultural and industrial mix of Chad.
Chad ranks among the poorest countries.
The health care system needs improved accessibility to essential low cost generic drugs, and increased local pharmaceutical production and distribution. In addition Chad needs to strengthen health services, establish a network of district health facilities, train health personnel and promote participation in health services. The above statistics are unofficial estimates. The GOC has demonstrated that it is serious about privatizing its telecommunications sector. Telecommunication legislation, market liberalization and restructuring efforts are proceeding slowly but steadily.