Population · Africa · 2025 data
Sudan Population
Sudan had a population of 51.66 million in 2025, ranking #30 of 216 countries and territories (0.63% of the world). The population grew by 29.1% over the past ten years.
51.66 million
Population (2025) · #30
+2.38%
Annual growth
27
People per km²
35%
Live in cities
Population of Sudan, 1960–2025
8.41960
9.91965
11.71970
14.11975
17.11980
19.91985
22.01990
24.71995
27.82000
31.32005
35.42010
40.02015
46.82020
51.72025
Values in millions · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51,662,147 | +2.40% |
| 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% |
| 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 | — |
Demographics of Sudan
66.5
Life expectancy (years)
4.26
Births per woman (above replacement)
3.4%
Aged 65 and over
19.5 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
Sudanese Arab (approximately 70%), Fur, Beja, Nuba, Ingessana, Uduk, Fallata, Masalit, Dajo, Gimir, Tunjur, Berti; there are over 500 ethnic groups
Languages
Arabic (official), English (official), Nubian, Ta Bedawie, Fur
Religions
Sunni Muslim, small Christian minority
Where people live
Urban population: 36.3% of total population (2023).
Largest cities
1
Khartoum Capital
6.3 million2
Nyala
1.1 millionSudan and its neighbours
Frequently asked questions about the population of Sudan
What is the population of Sudan?
Sudan had a population of 51.66 million in 2025, ranking #30 of 216 countries and territories (0.63% of the world).
Is the population of Sudan growing?
Yes. The population grew by 29.1% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 2.38%.
How has the population of Sudan changed since 1960?
It has grown 6.2-fold, from 8.36 million in 1960 to 51.66 million in 2025.
How densely populated is Sudan?
About 27 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Sudan?
Khartoum — about 6.3 million people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).