Annual rate of change in urban populations in Sudan
Sudan: Annual rate of change in urban populations was -0.4664 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Sudan, 1965–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual rate of change in urban populations in Sudan is -0.4664, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is down 172.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual rate of change in urban populations in Sudan peaked at 5.75 in 1995 and was at its lowest, -0.4664, in 2020.
That places Sudan 124th out of 144 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0.7152 | — |
| 1970 | 0.607 | -15.1% |
| 1975 | 0.8888 | +46.4% |
| 1980 | 4.85 | +445.8% |
| 1985 | 2.67 | -44.9% |
| 1990 | 4.14 | +54.7% |
| 1995 | 5.75 | +38.9% |
| 2000 | 3.87 | -32.6% |
| 2005 | 3.62 | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 0.6413 | -82.3% |
| 2015 | 0.4414 | -31.2% |
| 2020 | -0.4664 | -205.7% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's -0.4664 is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.02. (21 countries reporting)
- Sudan's -0.4664 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.3. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7152 | 0.7152 | 0.7152 | 1 |
| 1970s | 0.7479 | 0.607 | 0.8888 | 2 |
| 1980s | 3.76 | 2.67 | 4.85 | 2 |
| 1990s | 4.94 | 4.14 | 5.75 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.74 | 3.62 | 3.87 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.5413 | 0.4414 | 0.6413 | 2 |
| 2020s | -0.4664 | -0.4664 | -0.4664 | 1 |
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 rate of change in urban populations in Sudan?
- Annual rate of change in urban populations in Sudan was -0.4664 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.75 in 1995.
- What is the lowest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.4664 in 2020.
- How does Sudan rank for annual rate of change in urban populations?
- Sudan ranks 124th out of 144 countries with data for 2020.
- Is annual rate of change in urban populations rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 172.7%. 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 rate of change in urban populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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