Sudan
Country statistics · 1990–present
Sudan at a Glance
Sudan is home to 50.4 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $1,044, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 66.5 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 50.4 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 33.0 and a death rate of 6.3 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 26.7 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 1 million additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Sudan is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $58 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $1,044 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 8.3% in 2029, representing strong expansion. The unemployment rate is projected at 52.7% (2029 IMF projection), indicating high unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 66.5 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $21 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 53.5% (2008), reflecting literacy rates that remain a key development focus.