Share of the population born in another country in Sudan

Sudan: Share of the population born in another country was 4.8% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
4.8%
World rank
128th
of 231 countries
All-time high
6.4%
in 1990
All-time low
1.6%
in 2015
Years of data
8
1990–2024

Share of the population born in another country in Sudan, 1990–2024

234561990200720241990: 6.4 %1995: 4.3 %2000: 2.9 %2005: 1.7 %2010: 1.7 %2015: 1.6 %2020: 2.9 %2024: 4.8 %

Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, share of the population born in another country in Sudan stood at 4.8%.

The figure is up 206.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of the population born in another country in Sudan peaked at 6.4% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.6%, in 2015.

That places Sudan 128th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 5.3% 4.3% 6.4% 2
2000s 2.3% 1.7% 2.9% 2
2010s 1.6% 1.6% 1.7% 2
2020s 3.8% 2.9% 4.8% 2

Countries ranked near Sudan

  1. 125 Palestine 5.0% compare
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  3. 127 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 4.8% compare
  4. 129 Uruguay 4.7% compare
  5. 130 Botswana 4.6% compare
  6. 131 Poland 4.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of the population born in another country in Sudan?
Share of the population born in another country in Sudan was 4.8% in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of the population born in another country recorded in Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 6.4% in 1990.
What is the lowest share of the population born in another country recorded in Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 1.6% in 2015.
How does Sudan rank for share of the population born in another country?
Sudan ranks 128th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
Is share of the population born in another country rising or falling in Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is up 206.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Sudan data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population born in another country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of the population born in another country
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
231 places, 1,848 data points, 1990–2024
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