Sudan

Republic of the Sudan

"A Northeast African country known for its ancient Nubian civilization and confluence of the Blue and White Niles."

Northern Africa
UN Member
Arab League
African Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Transitional Sovereignty Council

Capital City

Khartoum

1.56°, 32.53°

Official Languages

Arabic, English

Population

50.04M

Total Area

1.89M km²

Population Density

26.53 people per km²

Currency

Sudanese pound

ج.س

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#30
50,042,791

Total Population+1.3%

2023
#157
66.3 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#43
36.3%

Urban Population

2023
#16
4.32

Fertility Rate

2023
#173
26.4%

Internet Users

2020

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#63
$109.3B

GDP-20.1%

2023
#145
$2.2K

GDP per Capita

2023
#181
138.8%

Inflation

2022
#124
7.5%

Unemployment Rate

2022
#73
34.2

Gini Index

2014

Frequently Asked Questions About Sudan

What is the capital of Sudan?

Sudan's capital city is Khartoum.

What is the population of Sudan?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Sudan is approximately 50.04M people. This makes it the 30th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Sudan?

Sudan spans a total area of approximately 1,886,068 square kilometers (728,214.63 square miles).

Which continent is Sudan in?

Sudan is located in Africa, specifically within the Northern Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Sudan?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Sudan is approximately $109.27B USD. This ranks Sudan as the 63rd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.