Moving to Denmark from Chad

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Chad to Denmark? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Chad to Denmark, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Copenhagen averages 52°F vs 87°F in N'djamena, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Chad to Denmark.

Moved in 2023
1

people moved from Chad to Denmark · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Denmark?

Top countries of origin for Denmark's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Denmark compared to Chad.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
DK
2.3

Denmark performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
DK
$7,262
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
DK
43.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TD
95.0
DK
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
DK
4.3t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Denmark leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TD
0.0
DK
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
DK
26.4%

Denmark generally does better on infrastructure, though Chad leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
DK
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
DK
$72,000

Denmark generally does better on employment & economy, though Chad leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TD
59.1 yrs
DK
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
DK
3.0

Denmark performs significantly better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: General Inspectorate of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Copenhagen Rain: 20.7 in/yr (525 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Copenhagen
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 58°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 66°/53°F (19°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month N'djamena Copenhagen
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Danish Meteorological Institute Danish Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad and Denmark. To live, work, or study long-term in Denmark, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Denmark's immigration authority.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Denmark

Visa Required
Chad passport holders need a visa to enter Denmark.
Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Denmark passport holders need a visa to enter Chad.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Denmark?

Connectivity is usually fine (Denmark: 45.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Denmark offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Denmark safe for expats?

Denmark performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Chad?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Chad?

The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD DK
Population 17,963,211 5,920,767
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Arabic, French Danish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +45
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 112