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Sudan

SDN Β· Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)

Sudan: GDP 2.1K intl$ per capita, population 50.4M, inflation 138.8%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Population
50.45M
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
1,886,068 kmΒ²
Capital
Khartoum
ISO 2
SD
ISO 3
SDN
Calling code
+249
Internet TLD
.sd
Government type
presidential republic

Age Structure

0-14 years 40.1%
15-64 years 56.7%
65+ years 3.2%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
Arabic (ARA) Official - -
English (ENG) Official - -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
50.45M
2024
Population growth (annual %)
0.81%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
26.8 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
34.9%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
66.5 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
33.00 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
6.34 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
4.26 children
2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
42.9 per 1,000
2024

Education

Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
0.1%
2008
Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
53.5%
2008

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$985
2024
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
138.8%
2022
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
7.5%
2022
GNI per capita (current US$)
$710
2024

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$49.67B
2024
GDP growth (annual %)
-14.0%
2024
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
2.1K intl$
2024
Central government debt, total (% of GDP)
865.9%
1999

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
2.0%
2024
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
0.7%
2024
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
1.3%
2024

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
836.0K
2018
Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency International)
22.0
2024
Tax revenue (% of GDP)
7.4%
2016
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
1.4%
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Sudan?

According to our data, the average income in Sudan is approximately $710 (GNI per capita) as of 2024. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

What is the inflation rate in Sudan in 2022?

The inflation rate in Sudan is 138.8% as of 2022. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

How does Sudan compare to other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa ?

Sudan is located in Sub-Saharan Africa and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Sudan compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Sudan is located in Sub-Saharan Africa , Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income). Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

Our comprehensive database provides real-time insights into Sudan's economic performance and demographic trends, allowing you to compare with other countries and understand global patterns. Access current economic indicators, population statistics, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Sudan's economic and demographic landscape. For detailed economic data, visit our economy page, and for demographic information, explore our population statistics section.

Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
SD
ISO 3
SDN
IOC code
SUD
Vehicle code
SUD
Latitude
15.59
Longitude
32.54

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