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
Share of the population born in another country in Sudan, 1990–2024
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.
Share of the population born in another country in Sudan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.4% | — |
| 1995 | 4.3% | -33.0% |
| 2000 | 2.9% | -32.2% |
| 2005 | 1.7% | -39.6% |
| 2010 | 1.7% | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.6% | -11.3% |
| 2020 | 2.9% | +90.1% |
| 2024 | 4.8% | +61.2% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 4.8% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.3%, 3.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 4.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2%, 2.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 73.28 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 9.54 million people (2100)
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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