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

Location

GDP per capita: 985 USD (PPP: 2,116 intl$) · Total GDP: 49.7 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Sudan is 59 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 49.67 billion USD 985 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 710 USD
GDP (PPP) 2,116 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 49.67 985
2023 39.90 797
2022 51.67 1,046
2021 34.23 712
2020 27.03 578
2019 32.34 710
2018 32.33 731
2017 41.28 967
2016 42.63 1,033
2015 51.73 1,292
2014 49.52 1,275
2013 43.02 1,139
2012 37.63 1,019
2011 55.02 1,333
2010 58.96 1,306
2009 51.62 1,178
2008 64.83 1,528
2007 59.44 1,444
2006 45.26 1,132
2005 35.18 906
2004 26.65 705
2003 21.36 580
2002 18.14 506
2001 15.72 451
2000 12.26 362
1999 10.68 325
1998 11.25 351
1997 11.68 373
1996 9.02 295
1995 13.83 463
1994 12.79 439
1993 8.88 313
1992 7.03 253
1991 44.17 1,618
1990 33.64 1,257
1989 21.41 814
1988 14.37 553
1987 12.09 471
1986 10.09 400
1985 8.08 326
1984 10.45 430
1983 8.23 346
1982 8.73 379
1981 10.75 484
1980 8.95 418
1979 8.42 409
1978 8.13 410
1977 7.50 392
1976 6.01 325
1975 4.82 270
1974 3.96 229
1973 3.08 185
1972 2.48 155
1971 2.29 147
1970 2.10 139
1969 1.85 126
1968 1.68 118
1967 1.61 116
1966 1.48 111
1965 1.45 111
1964 1.39 110
1963 1.35 110
1962 1.33 111
1961 1.22 105
1960 1.13 100

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Sudan play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Sudan Per Capita
Imports 0.63 billion USD (1.3% of GDP)
Exports 0.36 billion USD (0.7% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Sudan
Government debt 430.10 billion USD (865.9% of GDP)

Corruption in Sudan

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption. The scale ranges from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

Corruption Perceptions Index
22.0
Year: 2024
Corrupt
Scale: 0-100
Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2022

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2022 7.5%
2021 11.1%
2020 12.0%
2019 11.7%
2018 12.3%
2017 13.0%
2016 13.7%
2015 14.4%
2014 15.4%
2013 16.3%
2012 17.0%
2011 17.4%
2010 15.2%
2009 13.0%
2008 15.6%
2007 15.5%
2006 15.5%
2005 15.5%
2004 15.5%
2003 15.5%
2002 15.5%
2001 15.6%
2000 15.6%
1999 15.4%
1998 15.4%
1997 15.3%
1996 15.6%
1995 15.6%
1994 15.6%
1993 15.5%
1992 15.7%
1991 15.6%

Inflation rates in percentages 1960 - 2022

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2022 138.8%
2021 359.1%
2020 163.3%
2019 51.0%
2018 63.3%
2017 32.4%
2016 17.8%
2015 16.9%
2014 36.9%
2013 36.5%
2012 35.6%
2011 18.1%
2010 13.0%
2009 11.3%
2008 14.3%
2007 14.8%
2006 7.2%
2005 8.5%
2004 9.7%
2003 6.5%
2002 22.2%
2001 1.9%
2000 7.1%
1999 17.2%
1998 24.6%
1997 47.2%
1996 132.8%
1995 68.4%
1994 115.4%
1993 101.4%
1992 117.6%
1991 123.6%
1990 65.2%
1989 66.7%
1988 64.7%
1987 20.6%
1986 24.5%
1985 45.4%
1984 34.1%
1983 30.6%
1982 25.7%
1981 24.6%
1980 25.4%
1979 31.1%
1978 19.2%
1977 17.1%
1976 1.7%
1975 24.0%
1974 26.2%
1973 15.3%
1972 13.6%
1971 1.3%
1970 4.0%
1969 12.6%
1968 -10.0%
1967 11.0%
1966 1.7%
1965 -2.4%
1964 4.0%
1963 4.7%
1962 1.7%
1961 8.8%
1960 0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Sudan in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Sudan is 985 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 2,116 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Sudan?

The main economic sectors in Sudan include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Sudan in 2022?

The inflation rate in Sudan is 138.8% in 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.

Explore key economic indicators of Sudan including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Sudan's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Sudan's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026