Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan
Sudan: Internally displaced persons was 9.12 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Internally displaced persons in Sudan, 2009–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for internally displaced persons in Sudan is 9.12 million, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.1% on the previous year and up 186.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Sudan peaked at 11.56 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.07 million, in 2018.
That places Sudan 1st out of 104 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Internally displaced persons in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4.90 million | — |
| 2010 | 4.80 million | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 2.20 million | -54.2% |
| 2012 | 3.00 million | +36.4% |
| 2013 | 2.43 million | -19.1% |
| 2014 | 3.10 million | +27.7% |
| 2015 | 3.18 million | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 3.30 million | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 2.07 million | -37.2% |
| 2018 | 2.07 million | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 2.41 million | +16.2% |
| 2020 | 2.73 million | +13.4% |
| 2021 | 3.26 million | +19.4% |
| 2022 | 3.78 million | +15.9% |
| 2023 | 9.05 million | +139.5% |
| 2024 | 11.56 million | +27.7% |
| 2025 | 9.12 million | -21.1% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 9.12 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 518,555, 17.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 9.12 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 27,570, 330.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.90 million | 4.90 million | 4.90 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.86 million | 2.07 million | 4.80 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.58 million | 2.73 million | 11.56 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More population data for Sudan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 84,494 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5289 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 9.54 million people (2100)
- Population density 73.28 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3723 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internally displaced persons in Sudan?
- Internally displaced persons in Sudan was 9.12 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.56 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.07 million in 2018.
- How does Sudan rank for internally displaced persons?
- Sudan ranks 1st out of 104 countries with data for 2025.
- Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 186.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Internally displaced persons (IDPs). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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