Net migration in Sudan
Sudan: Net migration was 291,469 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
291,469
Change on year
up 153.6%
World rank
4th
of 74 countries
All-time high
441,623
in 2017
All-time low
-1.35 million
in 2023
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in Sudan, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Sudan stood at 291,469.
The figure is up 153.6% on the previous year and up 338.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Sudan peaked at 441,623 in 2017 and was at its lowest, -1.35 million, in 2023.
That places Sudan 4th out of 74 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,819 | 2,194 | 6,367 | 10 |
| 1970s | 62,360 | -3,577 | 177,153 | 10 |
| 1980s | -101,900 | -245,968 | 208,602 | 10 |
| 1990s | -200,906 | -310,221 | -144,324 | 10 |
| 2000s | -175,165 | -281,001 | -73,188 | 10 |
| 2010s | -34,135 | -347,024 | 441,623 | 10 |
| 2020s | -277,288 | -1.35 million | 291,469 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 1 Ukraine 1.70 million compare
- 2 Syrian Arab Republic 421,693 compare
- 3 United Kingdom 389,911 compare
- 5 United Arab Emirates 158,634 compare
- 6 Saudi Arabia 119,738 compare
- 7 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 116,786 compare
More population data for Sudan
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.42 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 9.54 million (2100)
- Population density 73.28 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.42 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3723 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.31 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 84,494 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.31 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 4.26 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 793,395 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Sudan?
- Net migration in Sudan was 291,469 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 441,623 in 2017.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.35 million in 2023.
- How does Sudan rank for net migration?
- Sudan ranks 4th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 338.5%. 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 Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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