Republic of the Sudan
Capital: Khartoum
Population: 50,042,791
Currency: Sudanese pound (SDG)
Sudan is a country in Northeast Africa, bordered by Egypt, Libya, Chad, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea, with a coastline along the Red Sea. It is known for its desert landscapes, the Nile River, and ancient Nubian pyramids, as well as a history marked by civil conflict and political upheaval, including the secession of South Sudan in 2011. The capital and largest city is Khartoum, located at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers, serving as the political and economic center. Sudan’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, gold mining, and livestock, though it has been severely affected by conflict, inflation, and sanctions. Sudan is a transitional federal republic, currently facing significant political instability. It is a member of the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), Arab League, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
Growth Rate
0.023
%
Fertility Rate
4.323
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
6.404
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
66.3
years
Total Population in Sudan
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Sudan.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-26.977
(-26.437)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.