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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Sudan is 66.9 years, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 21 years since 1950. About 331 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 6.2 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 36.0 per 1,000 live births, down 71% since 1950. Women live about 6.4 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 14 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 19.4%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 78.1 years.
Life expectancy
66.9 years
Infant mortality
36.0 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
51.0 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
6.2 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Sudan is 66.9 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 21 years since 1950. High infant mortality (36 per 1,000 births) is a key challenge. Women outlive men by 6 years, a larger gap than typical. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 78.1 years.