Population of Sudan
Sudan's population is 50,448,963 as of 2024, ranked #30 globally out of 209 countries.
Current Population
50,448,963
10yr Growth
+29.95%
Global Rank
#30of 209
Peak Growth Year
1980
Growth: +4.30%
Population Over Time
1960 — 2024
Population Over Time
Analysis# Sudan Population Analysis
Sudan's population of 50.4 million in 2024 reflects substantial growth, with a 29.95% increase over the past decade translating to approximately 11.6 million additional inhabitants. As the 30th most populous nation globally, Sudan experienced its most rapid expansion during the 1980s, though current growth rates remain elevated relative to global averages. The 64-year dataset (1960–2024) indicates sustained high fertility and relatively young demographics, despite recent conflicts and displacement that have disrupted demographic trends since 2019.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Population | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50,448,963 | +0.81% |
| 2023 | 50,042,791 | +1.34% |
| 2022 | 49,383,346 | +2.74% |
| 2021 | 48,066,924 | +2.73% |
| 2020 | 46,789,231 | +2.72% |
| 2019 | 45,548,175 | +2.98% |
| 2018 | 44,230,596 | +3.55% |
| 2017 | 42,714,306 | +3.53% |
| 2016 | 41,259,892 | +3.09% |
| 2015 | 40,024,431 | +3.09% |
| 2014 | 38,823,318 | +2.75% |
| 2013 | 37,785,849 | +2.34% |
| 2012 | 36,923,178 | +2.16% |
| 2011 | 36,140,806 | +2.05% |
| 2010 | 35,414,399 | +2.45% |
| 2009 | 34,569,113 | +2.81% |
| 2008 | 33,623,980 | +2.62% |
| 2007 | 32,764,135 | +2.41% |
| 2006 | 31,992,435 | +2.34% |
| 2005 | 31,262,444 | +2.31% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Population | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 30,556,637 | +2.21% |
| 2003 | 29,896,035 | +2.28% |
| 2002 | 29,228,727 | +2.50% |
| 2001 | 28,516,770 | +2.52% |
| 2000 | 27,816,745 | +2.53% |
| 1999 | 27,130,613 | +2.54% |
| 1998 | 26,458,999 | +2.55% |
| 1997 | 25,799,821 | +2.25% |
| 1996 | 25,231,528 | +2.27% |
| 1995 | 24,672,143 | +2.61% |
| 1994 | 24,043,948 | +2.55% |
| 1993 | 23,445,592 | +2.26% |
| 1992 | 22,927,355 | +2.03% |
| 1991 | 22,470,676 | +2.04% |
| 1990 | 22,021,481 | +2.06% |
| 1989 | 21,578,022 | +2.08% |
| 1988 | 21,138,431 | +2.09% |
| 1987 | 20,704,904 | +2.05% |
| 1986 | 20,288,238 | +1.92% |
| 1985 | 19,905,872 | +1.84% |
| 1984 | 19,546,528 | +2.29% |
| 1983 | 19,109,770 | +3.37% |
| 1982 | 18,486,645 | +3.97% |
| 1981 | 17,780,572 | +4.23% |
| 1980 | 17,058,905 | +4.30% |
| 1979 | 16,355,352 | +4.21% |
| 1978 | 15,695,003 | +4.03% |
| 1977 | 15,086,614 | +3.55% |
| 1976 | 14,569,716 | +3.59% |
| 1975 | 14,064,798 | +3.56% |
| 1974 | 13,580,723 | +4.07% |
| 1973 | 13,049,315 | +4.16% |
| 1972 | 12,527,856 | +3.49% |
| 1971 | 12,105,539 | +3.50% |
| 1970 | 11,695,771 | +3.51% |
| 1969 | 11,298,936 | +3.49% |
| 1968 | 10,917,999 | +3.48% |
| 1967 | 10,550,597 | +3.46% |
| 1966 | 10,197,578 | +3.44% |
| 1965 | 9,858,030 | +3.43% |
| 1964 | 9,531,109 | +3.40% |
| 1963 | 9,218,077 | +3.35% |
| 1962 | 8,919,028 | +3.29% |
| 1961 | 8,634,941 | +3.23% |
| 1960 | 8,364,489 | — |