Annual population growth in Sudan
Sudan: Annual population growth was 659,456 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
659,456
Change on year
down 49.9%
World rank
34th
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.52 million
in 2018
All-time low
186,149
in 1951
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Annual population growth in Sudan, 1951–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual population growth in Sudan is 659,456, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 49.9% on the previous year and down 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual population growth in Sudan peaked at 1.52 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 186,149, in 1951.
Sudan ranks 34th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual population growth in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 186,149 | — |
| 1952 | 192,547 | +3.4% |
| 1953 | 197,294 | +2.5% |
| 1954 | 203,735 | +3.3% |
| 1955 | 212,051 | +4.1% |
| 1956 | 219,905 | +3.7% |
| 1957 | 227,861 | +3.6% |
| 1958 | 233,579 | +2.5% |
| 1959 | 243,448 | +4.2% |
| 1960 | 258,007 | +6.0% |
| 1961 | 270,449 | +4.8% |
| 1962 | 284,091 | +5.0% |
| 1963 | 299,047 | +5.3% |
| 1964 | 313,030 | +4.7% |
| 1965 | 326,925 | +4.4% |
| 1966 | 339,549 | +3.9% |
| 1967 | 353,018 | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 367,406 | +4.1% |
| 1969 | 380,933 | +3.7% |
| 1970 | 396,829 | +4.2% |
| 1971 | 409,774 | +3.3% |
| 1972 | 422,317 | +3.1% |
| 1973 | 521,463 | +23.5% |
| 1974 | 531,407 | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 484,074 | -8.9% |
| 1976 | 504,921 | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 516,899 | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 608,381 | +17.7% |
| 1979 | 660,349 | +8.5% |
| 1980 | 703,555 | +6.5% |
| 1981 | 721,668 | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 706,069 | -2.2% |
| 1983 | 623,130 | -11.7% |
| 1984 | 436,756 | -29.9% |
| 1985 | 359,341 | -17.7% |
| 1986 | 382,374 | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 416,657 | +9.0% |
| 1988 | 433,527 | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 439,597 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 443,457 | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 449,192 | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 456,680 | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 518,243 | +13.5% |
| 1994 | 598,352 | +15.5% |
| 1995 | 628,193 | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 559,390 | -11.0% |
| 1997 | 568,292 | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 659,173 | +16.0% |
| 1999 | 671,620 | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 686,129 | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 700,026 | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 711,954 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 667,310 | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 660,603 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 705,806 | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 729,991 | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 771,701 | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 859,841 | +11.4% |
| 2009 | 945,134 | +9.9% |
| 2010 | 845,289 | -10.6% |
| 2011 | 726,405 | -14.1% |
| 2012 | 782,367 | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 862,677 | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 1.04 million | +20.3% |
| 2015 | 1.20 million | +15.8% |
| 2016 | 1.24 million | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 1.45 million | +17.7% |
| 2018 | 1.52 million | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 1.32 million | -13.1% |
| 2020 | 1.24 million | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 1.28 million | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 1.32 million | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 659,456 | -49.9% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 659,456 is above the median for low income countries, which is 556,727, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 659,456 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 359,940, 1.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual population growth in Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -49.9% | 1.32 million | 659,456 |
| 1984 | -29.9% | 623,130 | 436,756 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 212,952 | 186,149 | 243,448 | 9 |
| 1960s | 319,246 | 258,007 | 380,933 | 10 |
| 1970s | 505,641 | 396,829 | 660,349 | 10 |
| 1980s | 522,267 | 359,341 | 721,668 | 10 |
| 1990s | 555,259 | 443,457 | 671,620 | 10 |
| 2000s | 743,850 | 660,603 | 945,134 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.10 million | 726,405 | 1.52 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.12 million | 659,456 | 1.32 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More population data for Sudan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.64 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5289 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 84,494 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.31 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3723 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.42 (2100)
- Population density 73.28 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 9.54 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual population growth in Sudan?
- Annual population growth in Sudan was 659,456 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual population growth recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.52 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual population growth recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 186,149 in 1951.
- How does Sudan rank for annual population growth?
- Sudan ranks 34th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual population growth rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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