Is prostitution legal in Chad?

Illegal

Prostitution is a criminal offense in Chad, though it is common in urban areas.

Chad is one of 101 countries classified “Illegal” for sex work — 46% of the 219 with data. (Also searched as prostitution.)

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: Prostitution in Africa
Last checked
17 September 2026
How it was classified
Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.

Nearby countries

Central African Republic
Legal & regulated Prostitution is legal in the Central African Republic, while procuring or profiting from it is illegal.
Cameroon
Illegal Prostitution is illegal in Cameroon but is tolerated, particularly in urban and tourist areas.
Niger
Illegal Prostitution is explicitly stated to be illegal in Niger.
Nigeria
Varies by region The legal status varies by region, with specific penalties in the South and Islamic law in the North.
Sudan
Illegal Selling sex is illegal, though it is widespread.
South Sudan
Legal & regulated Selling sex is legal, though related activities like soliciting are illegal.

Other laws in Chad

Same-Sex Activity
Illegal
Age of Consent
16–17
Marriage Age
18+

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