Sudan Statistics

Population

51,662,147 people (2025)

Total GDP

$31.5B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$625 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.511 (176.)

About Sudan

Sudan has ancient Nubian heritage with pyramids and archaeological treasures along the Nile. The country has confluence of Blue and White Nile rivers creating fertile plains. Sudanese culture blends Arab, African, and Nubian influences.

The nation has desert climate in north transitioning to tropical in south. Sudan has transitional government following popular revolution in 2019. The country has agricultural potential and mineral resources including gold.

Khartoum is capital at Nile confluence with historical and cultural significance. Sudan has ancient kingdoms heritage and archaeological sites. The nation has Arabic as official language with numerous local languages.

Traditional Sudanese culture includes Islamic festivals, traditional crafts, and hospitality customs. The country has Muslim majority with diverse ethnic groups. Sudanese cuisine features ful medames, kisra bread, and traditional stews.

The population is 48 million with ongoing political transition and development potential. Sudan offers ancient heritage, Nile importance, and transitional hope in Northeast African crossroads.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$37.0B
$34.8B
$32.7B
$30.5B
$28.3B
$31.5B
$35.2B
$35.1B
$33.5B
$37.0B
$28.3B
$31.5B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
20.4%
0-14
19.8%
10.1%
15-24
10.0%
12.3%
25-44
12.9%
5.1%
45-64
6.0%
1.7%
65+
1.7%
Male
Female
%49.6 (25.605.038)
%50.4 (26.057.109)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 136.890.755 +0.42% 77.6
2090 130.241.610 +0.61% 73.8
2080 121.318.083 +0.8% 68.7
2070 110.783.065 +1.04% 62.8
2060 98.627.439 +1.33% 55.9
2050 85.206.383 +1.64% 48.3
2040 71.730.599 +1.87% 40.6
2030 58.571.616 +2.26% 33.2
2025 NOW 51.662.147 +2.4% 29.3
2020 46.789.231 +2.72% 26.5
2015 40.024.431 +3.09% 22.7
2010 35.414.399 +2.45% 20.1
2005 31.262.444 +2.31% 17.7
2000 27.816.745 +2.53% 15.8
1995 24.672.143 +2.61% 14
1990 22.021.481 +2.06% 12.5
1985 19.905.872 +1.84% 11.3
1980 17.058.905 +4.3% 9.7
1975 14.064.798 +3.56% 8
1970 11.695.771 +3.51% 6.6
1965 9.858.030 +3.43% 5.6
1960 8.364.489 +3.18% 4.7
1955 7.181.692 +3.04% 4.1
1950 6.189.910 - 3.5

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Largest Cities

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No cities with population data found.

Geographic Regions

Blue Nile
1.193.293
Central Darfur
748.143
East Darfur
1.645.347
Gedaref
2.143.927
Gezira
4.364.099
Kassala
2.283.903
Khartoum
7.993.851
North Darfur
2.290.095
North Kordofan
3.402.985
Northern
939.362
Red Sea
1.482.053
River Nile
1.472.747
Sinnar
1.765.931
South Darfur
3.838.146
South Kordofan
1.568.519
West Darfur
849.442
West Kordofan
1.445.792
White Nile
2.486.698

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