Which is bigger: Chad or Niger?

Chad is larger (1,284,000 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Niger (1,267,000 km²).

Why do Chad and Niger look different on the map than in reality?

The common Mercator projection enlarges areas the farther they lie from the equator, so the on-map size proportions of Chad and Niger are distorted compared to their true land area.

Chad vs Niger Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Chad and Niger. Compare their overlaid silhouettes and learn how the Mercator projection distorts scale.

Direct Silhouette Overlay (same scale)

Comparison of shapes at the exact same, real geographic scale. Click or tap and drag either silhouette to adjust positioning manually.

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Chad ↗

Surface Area1,284,000 km²

Population15,477,751

TypeCountry

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Niger ↗

Surface Area1,267,000 km²

Population22,442,948

TypeCountry

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