Migrant populations in Sudan
Sudan: Migrant populations was 2.40 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.40 million
World rank
30th
of 228 countries
All-time high
2.40 million
in 2024
All-time low
546,419
in 2005
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Sudan, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant populations in Sudan stood at 2.40 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 286.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Sudan peaked at 2.40 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 546,419, in 2005.
That places Sudan 30th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Migrant populations in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.40 million | — |
| 1995 | 1.05 million | -24.9% |
| 2000 | 805,086 | -23.6% |
| 2005 | 546,419 | -32.1% |
| 2010 | 618,709 | +13.2% |
| 2015 | 620,523 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 1.38 million | +122.3% |
| 2024 | 2.40 million | +73.8% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 2.40 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 387,101, 6.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 2.40 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 7.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.23 million | 1.05 million | 1.40 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 675,752 | 546,419 | 805,086 | 2 |
| 2010s | 619,616 | 618,709 | 620,523 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.89 million | 1.38 million | 2.40 million | 2 |
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 migrant populations in Sudan?
- Migrant populations in Sudan was 2.40 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.40 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 546,419 in 2005.
- How does Sudan rank for migrant populations?
- Sudan ranks 30th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 286.3%. 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 Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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