What is the population of Sudan?

The population of Sudan is projected to reach approximately 53,282,719 in 2026, according to UN projections.

What is the life expectancy in Sudan?

Life expectancy at birth in Sudan is projected to be 66.9 years in 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Sudan?

The total fertility rate in Sudan is projected to be 4.13 children per woman in 2026.

What is the median age in Sudan?

The median age in Sudan is projected to be 18.8 years in 2026.

What is the age distribution in Sudan?

Sudan's population is projected to be 39.8% children (0-14 years), 56.7% working age (15-64 years), and 3.5% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.

What is the GDP per capita in Sudan?

The GDP per capita in Sudan is $2,451 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Sudan?

The inflation rate in Sudan is 75.1%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the unemployment rate in Sudan?

The unemployment rate in Sudan is 61.3%, which is relatively high as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Sudan

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

4,637

Deaths today

904

Net migration today

690

As of today, Sudan has approximately 53,282,719 people. Estimated births today: 4,637; deaths: 904.

Watch Sudan's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(105)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Al-Kharṭūm (Khartoum)★ Capital	Khartoum	6.94M	982	7,069
2	Nyala	Southern Darfur	966.6K	107	9,068
3	Kebkabiya	North Darfur	708.1K	21	33,719
4	Al-Ubayyid	North Kordufan	668.3K	86	7,789
5	Al-Fashir	North Darfur	644.8K	71	9,107
6	Ad Da'ein	Eastern Darfur	594.1K	54	11,083
7	Buram	Southern Darfur	551.7K	25	22,068
8	Port Sudan	Red Sea	528.2K	106	4,992
9	Timerein	Red Sea	514.1K	24	21,419
10	Kosti	White Nile	438.0K	44	9,866
11	Wad Madanī	Gezira	420.7K	68	6,224
12	Kassala	Kassala	397.8K	66	6,028
13	Kas	Southern Darfur	390.6K	21	18,252
14	Al-Qadarif	Gedarif	321.1K	62	5,180
15	Saraf `Umrah	Western Darfur	285.7K	17	16,805
16	Shendi	River Nile	259.3K	52	4,967
17	Rabak	White Nile	256.8K	37	6,903
18	Derudeib	Red Sea	243.8K	6	40,626
19	Atbara	River Nile	238.7K	49	4,831
20	El Geneina	Western Darfur	237.9K	39	6,069
21	Ad-Damazin	Blue Nile	222.8K	44	5,087
22	En Nahud	North Kordufan	214.4K	25	8,509
23	Mellit	North Darfur	212.8K	23	9,094
24	Al Managil	Gezira	204.5K	25	8,115
25	Ed Al Fursan	Southern Darfur	192.7K	8	24,091
26	Umm Ruwaba	North Kordufan	187.3K	20	9,274
27	Sinkāt	Red Sea	184.9K	12	15,405
28	Adiela	Eastern Darfur	179.9K	16	11,245
29	Umm Danga	Southern Darfur	176.5K	10	17,652
30	Hayya	Red Sea	167.5K	6	27,925

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Sudan?: The population of Sudan is projected to reach approximately 53,282,719 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Sudan?: Life expectancy at birth in Sudan is projected to be 66.9 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Sudan?: The total fertility rate in Sudan is projected to be 4.13 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Sudan?: The median age in Sudan is projected to be 18.8 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Sudan?: Sudan's population is projected to be 39.8% children (0-14 years), 56.7% working age (15-64 years), and 3.5% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP per capita in Sudan?: The GDP per capita in Sudan is $2,451 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Sudan?: The inflation rate in Sudan is 75.1%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the unemployment rate in Sudan?: The unemployment rate in Sudan is 61.3%, which is relatively high as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

4,637

Deaths today

904

Net migration today

690

As of today, Sudan has approximately 53,282,719 people. Estimated births today: 4,637; deaths: 904.

Watch Sudan's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(105)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Al-Kharṭūm (Khartoum)★ Capital	Khartoum	6.94M	982	7,069
2	Nyala	Southern Darfur	966.6K	107	9,068
3	Kebkabiya	North Darfur	708.1K	21	33,719
4	Al-Ubayyid	North Kordufan	668.3K	86	7,789
5	Al-Fashir	North Darfur	644.8K	71	9,107
6	Ad Da'ein	Eastern Darfur	594.1K	54	11,083
7	Buram	Southern Darfur	551.7K	25	22,068
8	Port Sudan	Red Sea	528.2K	106	4,992
9	Timerein	Red Sea	514.1K	24	21,419
10	Kosti	White Nile	438.0K	44	9,866
11	Wad Madanī	Gezira	420.7K	68	6,224
12	Kassala	Kassala	397.8K	66	6,028
13	Kas	Southern Darfur	390.6K	21	18,252
14	Al-Qadarif	Gedarif	321.1K	62	5,180
15	Saraf `Umrah	Western Darfur	285.7K	17	16,805
16	Shendi	River Nile	259.3K	52	4,967
17	Rabak	White Nile	256.8K	37	6,903
18	Derudeib	Red Sea	243.8K	6	40,626
19	Atbara	River Nile	238.7K	49	4,831
20	El Geneina	Western Darfur	237.9K	39	6,069
21	Ad-Damazin	Blue Nile	222.8K	44	5,087
22	En Nahud	North Kordufan	214.4K	25	8,509
23	Mellit	North Darfur	212.8K	23	9,094
24	Al Managil	Gezira	204.5K	25	8,115
25	Ed Al Fursan	Southern Darfur	192.7K	8	24,091
26	Umm Ruwaba	North Kordufan	187.3K	20	9,274
27	Sinkāt	Red Sea	184.9K	12	15,405
28	Adiela	Eastern Darfur	179.9K	16	11,245
29	Umm Danga	Southern Darfur	176.5K	10	17,652
30	Hayya	Red Sea	167.5K	6	27,925

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Sudan?: The population of Sudan is projected to reach approximately 53,282,719 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Sudan?: Life expectancy at birth in Sudan is projected to be 66.9 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Sudan?: The total fertility rate in Sudan is projected to be 4.13 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Sudan?: The median age in Sudan is projected to be 18.8 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Sudan?: Sudan's population is projected to be 39.8% children (0-14 years), 56.7% working age (15-64 years), and 3.5% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP per capita in Sudan?: The GDP per capita in Sudan is $2,451 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Sudan?: The inflation rate in Sudan is 75.1%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the unemployment rate in Sudan?: The unemployment rate in Sudan is 61.3%, which is relatively high as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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