howmuchworld

Home › Countries › Sudan

🇸🇩 Sudan

Population: 51,662,147 in 2025 for Sudan (Africa), position 30 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Sudan: $1,165 /inh. (2025), ranking 190 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.1 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 7.5 % (2022). Annual inflation stands at 138.8 % (2022).

Ctrl + scroll: zoom · drag: pan

Compare with other countries →

Strengths and weaknesses

Strengths – Sudan, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Suicide rate (26/183), Male suicide rate (27/183).

Weaknesses – Sudan, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Central government debt (109/109), Legal monthly minimum wage (167/168), Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity (167/168).

Regional comparison

Comparable countries

From closest to furthest. The proximity score (0 to 100) compares each country’s position across all the indicators they have in common: 100 = identical profiles.

All indicators

·
Wealth & Growth 9
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Natural resource rents12.8 %2021 40 of 211
GDP$60.2B2025 92 of 211
GDP, purchasing power parity$113.3B2025 99 of 201
GDP growth3.1 %2025 111 of 211
GDP per capita growth0.6 %2025 159 of 211
Net national income per capita$598 /inh.2021 169 of 184
GDP per capita$1,165 /inh.2025 190 of 211
GDP per capita, purchasing power parity$2,192 /inh.2025 191 of 201
Gross national income per capita (Atlas method)$900 /inh.2025 191 of 205
Prices, Inflation & Currency 4
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Official exchange rate546.76 LCU/$2022 44 of 211
Broad money supply (M3)31.9 %2020 131 of 164
Inflation (consumer prices)138.8 %2022 189 of 191
Inflation (GDP deflator)65.9 %2025 207 of 210
Employment 8
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Employment in agriculture39.8 %2022 40 of 184
Self-employed workers46.5 %2022 61 of 184
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24)12 %2022 90 of 184
Unemployment7.5 %2022 129 of 184
Employment in services46.2 %2022 141 of 184
Employment in industry14 %2022 150 of 184
Employment rate (ages 15 and over)34.7 %2022 176 of 184
Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over)37.5 %2022 178 of 184
Foreign Trade 7
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
High-technology exports2.2 %2018 135 of 185
Merchandise exports$2.8B2025 135 of 205
Services exports$269.1M2025 165 of 198
Current account balance-8.5 %2025 166 of 198
Exports of goods and services1.1 %2025 192 of 192
Imports of goods and services1.3 %2025 192 of 192
Trade openness2.4 %2025 192 of 192
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Official development aid received3.5 %2023 60 of 160
International tourism receipts$1B2018 79 of 201
International tourist arrivals836,000 arr.2018 109 of 202
Foreign direct investment inflows0 %2025 182 of 201
Foreign direct investment inflows (amount)$1,9002025 185 of 203
Migrant remittances received0 %2025 193 of 196
Public finances 8
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Budget balance-1.7 %2016 68 of 158
Government final consumption17.9 %2025 81 of 187
Research and development spending0.2 %2005 107 of 155
Central government debt865.9 %1999 109 of 109
Military spending0.9 %2021 127 of 165
Tax revenue7.4 %2016 146 of 161
Share of income taxes in government revenue5.9 %2016 150 of 159
Central government spending9.7 %2016 154 of 160
Finance & Reserves 4
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
External debt45.4 %2024 66 of 121
Reserves in months of imports0.2 months2017 174 of 177
Total reserves (including gold)$177.9M2017 175 of 180
Domestic credit to the private sector5.6 %2022 178 of 184
Economic structure 7
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Agriculture, forestry and fishing29.4 %2025 16 of 203
Household final consumption81.5 %2025 32 of 189
Industry (including construction)33.6 %2025 39 of 205
Manufacturing5.1 %2009 155 of 201
Gross savings0.5 %2025 172 of 178
Gross capital formation0.7 %2025 184 of 185
Services37 %2025 190 of 202
Population & Vital Statistics 12
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Age dependency ratio77.3 per 1002025 22 of 213
Share of 0-14 year olds40.2 %2025 24 of 213
Population51,662,147 inhab.2025 30 of 213
Share of women in the population50.4 %2025 100 of 213
Number of men per 100 women98.3 per 100 women2025 114 of 213
Share of men in the population49.6 %2025 114 of 213
Births registered with civil authorities67.3 %2014 146 of 178
Boys per 100 girls at birth104.1 per 100 girls2024 148 of 213
Share of people aged 65 and over3.4 %2025 179 of 213
Urban population34.9 %2025 181 of 213
Share of 15-64 year olds56.4 %2025 192 of 213
Median age of the population18.3 yrs2023 201 of 226
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Children per woman4.26 children/woman2024 16 of 213
Birth rate33 per 1,0002024 18 of 213
Suicide rate3.7 per 100,0002023 26 of 183
Male suicide rate5.5 per 100,0002023 27 of 183
Population growth2.38 %2025 30 of 213
Female suicide rate2 per 100,0002023 34 of 183
Death rate6.3 per 1,0002024 142 of 213
Healthy life expectancy57.8 yrs2023 145 of 183
Road traffic deaths26.8 per 100,0002019 148 of 188
Female life expectancy at birth69.8 yrs2024 173 of 213
Infant mortality42.9 per 1,0002024 173 of 194
Under-5 mortality61.6 per 1,0002024 176 of 194
Life expectancy at birth66.5 yrs2024 179 of 213
Male life expectancy at birth63.4 yrs2024 184 of 213
Health and healthcare system 12
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
HIV prevalence0.2 %2024 46 of 152
New tuberculosis cases47 per 100,0002024 110 of 206
Undernourishment10.9 %2021 115 of 167
Physicians0.25 per 1,0002017 156 of 193
Access to basic sanitation65.7 %2024 163 of 211
Nurses and midwives1.08 per 1,0002018 165 of 196
Hospital beds0.7 per 1,0002021 168 of 190
Share of health spending paid directly by patients57.4 %2023 172 of 191
Health expenditure2.9 %2023 180 of 191
Measles vaccination46 %2024 185 of 191
Open defecation16.4 %2024 193 of 211
Access to basic drinking water64.9 %2024 196 of 211
Body and lifestyle 9
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Average weight of women61.6 kg2016 30 of 48
Average weight of men65.4 kg2016 36 of 48
Obesity among adult men12.1 %2024 62 of 196
Adult obesity17.8 %2024 68 of 196
Obesity among adult women23 %2024 84 of 196
Average height of women156 cm2014 156 of 198
Average height of men166.6 cm2014 158 of 198
Alcohol consumption per capita1.4 L/person2024 161 of 202
Diabetes prevalence19 %2024 184 of 207
Origins, languages and religions 12
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Share of the population: Muslims98.9 %2020 11 of 192
Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index)0.712003 32 of 205
Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index)0.722003 33 of 203
Share of the population: Jews0 %2020 94 of 192
Share of immigrants in the population4.8 %2024 108 of 212
Religious diversity (fractionalization index)0.432003 116 of 204
Share of the population: Hindus0 %2020 129 of 192
Share of the population: Buddhists0 %2020 133 of 192
Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation0.6 %2020 139 of 192
Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions)0.1 %2020 163 of 192
Share of the population: Christians0.5 %2020 178 of 192
Majority religionMuslims (over 50%)202050 countries out of 192 in the same category
Inequality 4
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Income share of the poorest 20%7.8 %2014 53 of 169
Gini index34.22014 78 of 169
Income share of the richest 10%27.8 %2014 80 of 169
Extreme poverty10.1 %2014 116 of 169
Territory & Borders 8
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Number of neighboring countries7 countries2026 11 of 223
Total area1,878,000 km²2024 15 of 212
Land area1,868,000 km²2024 15 of 212
Length of land borders6,819 km2026 17 of 230
Length of coastline853 km2026 86 of 227
Latitude of the country's center16 °2026 121 of 232
Population density27 inh./km²2024 173 of 212
Landlocked countryHas sea access2026183 countries out of 227 in the same category
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Lowest point0 m2026 39 of 228
Population living less than 5 m above sea level0.5 %2015 54 of 212
Highest point3,042 m2026 60 of 229
Average elevation568 m2026 63 of 166
Average annual rainfall250 mm2022 158 of 180
Renewable fresh water per person81 m³/inh.2022 171 of 181
Land & Nature 4
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Agricultural land60.3 %2024 39 of 207
Arable land11.2 %2024 94 of 204
Forest cover11.9 %2024 160 of 210
Protected land areas2.8 %2025 192 of 210
Democracy & Elections 11
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Share of adults with the right to vote100 %2025 1 of 173
Core civil society index0.152025 151 of 173
Civil society participation index0.262025 154 of 173
Free and fair elections index02025 156 of 173
Participatory democracy index0.052025 160 of 173
Electoral democracy index0.132025 162 of 173
Egalitarian democracy index0.082025 166 of 173
Liberal democracy index0.032025 167 of 173
Minimum voting age17 yrs2026 212 of 222
Head of the executive chosen through multiparty electionsExecutive not from multiparty elections202532 countries out of 173 in the same category
Political regimeClosed autocracy202532 countries out of 173 in the same category
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
Governance & Rule of Law 11
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Political corruption index0.722025 121 of 173
Rule of law index (V-Dem)0.172025 143 of 173
Judicial constraints on the executive index0.152025 145 of 173
Absence of corruption in the judiciary-1.722025 160 of 173
Corruption Perceptions Index15 pts2024 170 of 179
Voice and accountability (WGI)-1.992025 198 of 203
Regulatory quality (WGI)-1.742025 199 of 203
Political stability and absence of violence (WGI)-2.072025 200 of 205
Government effectiveness (WGI)-1.952025 201 of 203
Control of corruption (WGI)-1.572025 202 of 205
Rule of law (WGI)-1.862025 202 of 205
Women's rights 16
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Year women gained the right to vote1,9642025 42 of 189
Share of women in parliament30.5 %2018 73 of 192
Share of women among ministers9.5 %2025 158 of 192
Paid maternity leavePaid leave of less than 98 days202559 countries out of 186 in the same category
Paid paternity leaveNo paid leave202565 countries out of 186 in the same category
Women's right to voteRight to vote granted to all women2025189 countries out of 194 in the same category
Women's right to take a job without permissionNot the same right202518 countries out of 186 in the same category
Women's right to travel abroadOnly one point out of two202513 countries out of 186 in the same category
Equal inheritance between sons and daughtersRights not equal202540 countries out of 186 in the same category
Equal pay for work of equal valueNot written into law202588 countries out of 186 in the same category
Equal property ownership rightsEqual rights for men and women2025165 countries out of 186 in the same category
Ban on gender discrimination in employmentNo complete prohibition202529 countries out of 186 in the same category
Femicide lawNo specific provision2025151 countries out of 186 in the same category
Law on sexual harassmentOne to three areas covered2025151 countries out of 186 in the same category
Law on domestic violenceNo law meeting these criteria202555 countries out of 186 in the same category
Legal quota for women on company boardsNo mandatory quota2025147 countries out of 186 in the same category
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
LGBTQ+ rights 17
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
LGBT rights index (composite policy index)-1.5 pts2025 152 of 194
Joint adoption by a same-sex coupleNot allowed2025155 countries out of 194 in the same category
Age of sexual consent: same-sex couplesNo legal provision202561 countries out of 194 in the same category
Legal change of gender markerNot legally possible2025125 countries out of 194 in the same category
Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstanceNot covered2025126 countries out of 194 in the same category
Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatredNot prohibited2025141 countries out of 194 in the same category
Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex childrenNot banned2025182 countries out of 194 in the same category
Ban on conversion therapiesNot banned2025169 countries out of 194 in the same category
Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”)Restrictions provided by law202543 countries out of 194 in the same category
Same-sex marriage and civil unionNo legal provision202545 countries out of 194 in the same category
Death penalty for same-sex relationsNo death penalty provided for2025185 countries out of 194 in the same category
Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity)No protection2025107 countries out of 194 in the same category
Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT)No protection2025125 countries out of 194 in the same category
Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitutionNot mentioned2025180 countries out of 194 in the same category
Legal recognition of a third genderNot recognized2025174 countries out of 194 in the same category
Same-sex sexual relationsCriminalized202561 countries out of 194 in the same category
Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictionsNeither coverage nor national restriction2025149 countries out of 194 in the same category
Justice and security 7
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Homicide rate5.1 per 100,0002008 127 of 192
United Nations Convention against TortureState party2026171 countries out of 202 in the same category
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)State party2026172 countries out of 202 in the same category
Rome Statute of the International Criminal CourtNeither party nor signatory202652 countries out of 202 in the same category
Legal status of the death penaltyRetained and applied202653 countries out of 195 in the same category
Legal status of cannabis (medical use)Prohibited2026126 countries out of 180 in the same category
Legal status of cannabis (recreational use)Prohibited2026144 countries out of 194 in the same category
Health and reproductive rights 6
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Unmet need for contraception26.6 %2014 124 of 150
Maternal mortality256 per 100,0002023 166 of 192
Adolescent birth rate64.5 per 1,0002024 166 of 213
Births attended by skilled health personnel77.7 %2014 171 of 204
Use of modern contraceptives12 %2014 172 of 181
Abortion: grounds allowed by lawAllowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment202670 countries out of 191 in the same category
Work and social rights 6
Family & Nationality 10
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Years of residence required for naturalization10 yrs2026 12 of 152
Age of civil majority18 yrs2026 21 of 187
Women married before age 1834.2 %2014 127 of 144
Dual nationalityNot recognised202698 countries out of 191 in the same category
Women's right to be head of householdRight not identical202529 countries out of 186 in the same category
Women's right to divorceRight not identical202544 countries out of 186 in the same category
Legal framework on child marriageAt least one condition is missing2025141 countries out of 186 in the same category
Nationality acquired by birth on the territoryNot acquired automatically by birth in the country2026154 countries out of 192 in the same category
Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husbandDuty of obedience in the law202518 countries out of 186 in the same category
Legal status of polygamyPolygamy recognized by law202645 countries out of 167 in the same category
Civic duties 4
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Age of entry into primary school6 yrs2025 33 of 207
Duration of compulsory schooling8 yrs2025 154 of 194
Compulsory military serviceCompulsory military service202561 countries out of 134 in the same category
Compulsory votingVoluntary voting2026199 countries out of 226 in the same category

Frequently asked questions

How many people live in Sudan?

Sudan has about 51,662,147 inhabitants (2025), ranking 30 worldwide out of 213 countries.

What is the GDP per capita of Sudan?

GDP per capita is $1,165 /inh. (2025): Sudan ranks 190 out of 211 countries.

What is the inflation rate in Sudan?

Annual inflation is 138.8 % (2022); Sudan ranks 189 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).

What is the unemployment rate in Sudan?

The unemployment rate is 7.5 % (2022); Sudan ranks 129 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).

Where does Sudan stand in its region (Africa)?

GDP per capita: Sudan has $1,165 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).

Where do the figures on Sudan come from?

The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.

Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.