GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Sudan
Sudan: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 49.91 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
49.91 billion current US$
Change on year
up 25.1%
World rank
95th
of 211 countries
All-time high
64.83 billion current US$
in 2008
All-time low
2.10 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Sudan, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Sudan is 49.91 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.1% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Sudan peaked at 64.83 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.10 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Sudan 95th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.10 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 2.29 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1972 | 2.48 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1973 | 3.08 billion current US$ | +23.9% |
| 1974 | 3.96 billion current US$ | +28.7% |
| 1975 | 4.82 billion current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1976 | 6.01 billion current US$ | +24.7% |
| 1977 | 7.50 billion current US$ | +24.7% |
| 1978 | 8.13 billion current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1979 | 8.42 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 8.95 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1981 | 10.75 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1982 | 8.73 billion current US$ | -18.8% |
| 1983 | 8.23 billion current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1984 | 10.45 billion current US$ | +26.9% |
| 1985 | 8.08 billion current US$ | -22.7% |
| 1986 | 10.09 billion current US$ | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 12.09 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1988 | 14.37 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1989 | 21.41 billion current US$ | +49.0% |
| 1990 | 33.64 billion current US$ | +57.1% |
| 1991 | 44.17 billion current US$ | +31.3% |
| 1992 | 7.03 billion current US$ | -84.1% |
| 1993 | 8.88 billion current US$ | +26.3% |
| 1994 | 12.79 billion current US$ | +44.1% |
| 1995 | 13.83 billion current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 9.02 billion current US$ | -34.8% |
| 1997 | 11.68 billion current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1998 | 11.25 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 10.68 billion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 12.26 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2001 | 15.72 billion current US$ | +28.2% |
| 2002 | 18.14 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2003 | 21.36 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2004 | 26.65 billion current US$ | +24.8% |
| 2005 | 35.18 billion current US$ | +32.0% |
| 2006 | 45.26 billion current US$ | +28.7% |
| 2007 | 59.44 billion current US$ | +31.3% |
| 2008 | 64.83 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 51.62 billion current US$ | -20.4% |
| 2010 | 58.96 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2011 | 55.02 billion current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 37.63 billion current US$ | -31.6% |
| 2013 | 43.02 billion current US$ | +14.3% |
| 2014 | 49.52 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2015 | 51.73 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 42.63 billion current US$ | -17.6% |
| 2017 | 41.28 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 32.33 billion current US$ | -21.7% |
| 2019 | 32.34 billion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 27.03 billion current US$ | -16.4% |
| 2021 | 34.23 billion current US$ | +26.6% |
| 2022 | 51.67 billion current US$ | +50.9% |
| 2023 | 39.90 billion current US$ | -22.8% |
| 2024 | 49.91 billion current US$ | +25.1% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 49.91 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 17.29 billion current US$, 2.9× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 49.91 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.41 billion current US$, 2.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.88 billion current US$ | 2.10 billion current US$ | 8.42 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.32 billion current US$ | 8.08 billion current US$ | 21.41 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.30 billion current US$ | 7.03 billion current US$ | 44.17 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 35.05 billion current US$ | 12.26 billion current US$ | 64.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.45 billion current US$ | 32.33 billion current US$ | 58.96 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.55 billion current US$ | 27.03 billion current US$ | 51.67 billion current US$ | 5 |
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 gdp in Sudan?
- Gdp in Sudan was 49.91 billion current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 64.83 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.10 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Sudan rank for gdp?
- Sudan ranks 95th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release