Total population by age (70 years old) in Sudan
Sudan: Total population by age was 113.01 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
113.01
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
54th
of 234 countries
All-time high
113.01
in 2023
All-time low
13.57
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Sudan, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population by age in Sudan is 113.01, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 86.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Sudan peaked at 113.01 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 13.57, in 1950.
Sudan ranks 54th of 234 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population by age in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 13.57 | — |
| 1951 | 13.87 | +2.2% |
| 1952 | 14.16 | +2.1% |
| 1953 | 14.48 | +2.2% |
| 1954 | 14.83 | +2.4% |
| 1955 | 15.2 | +2.4% |
| 1956 | 15.56 | +2.4% |
| 1957 | 15.94 | +2.4% |
| 1958 | 16.29 | +2.2% |
| 1959 | 16.61 | +2.0% |
| 1960 | 16.92 | +1.8% |
| 1961 | 17.26 | +2.0% |
| 1962 | 17.64 | +2.2% |
| 1963 | 17.98 | +1.9% |
| 1964 | 18.23 | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 18.44 | +1.2% |
| 1966 | 18.7 | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 18.98 | +1.5% |
| 1968 | 19.33 | +1.8% |
| 1969 | 19.86 | +2.8% |
| 1970 | 20.51 | +3.3% |
| 1971 | 21.16 | +3.2% |
| 1972 | 21.84 | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 22.58 | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 23.38 | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 24.2 | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 25.05 | +3.5% |
| 1977 | 25.94 | +3.6% |
| 1978 | 26.71 | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 27.46 | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 28.46 | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 29.56 | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 30.66 | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 32 | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 33.37 | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 34.8 | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 36.22 | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 37.45 | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 38.3 | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 42.04 | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 46.35 | +10.2% |
| 1991 | 47.9 | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 49.33 | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 50.56 | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 51.66 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 52.69 | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 53.67 | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 54.55 | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 55.12 | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 54.99 | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 54.44 | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 53.93 | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 53.56 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 53.35 | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 53.16 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 52.99 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 53.22 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 53.83 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 54.33 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 54.63 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 55.1 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 56.1 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 57.91 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 60.56 | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 64.08 | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 68.25 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 72.74 | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 77.6 | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 82.26 | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 86.08 | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 92.21 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 99.9 | +8.3% |
| 2022 | 106.91 | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 113.01 | +5.7% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 113.01 is above the median for low income countries, which is 39.8, 2.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 113.01 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.37, 4.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 15.05 | 13.57 | 16.61 | 10 |
| 1960s | 18.33 | 16.92 | 19.86 | 10 |
| 1970s | 23.88 | 20.51 | 27.46 | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.29 | 28.46 | 42.04 | 10 |
| 1990s | 51.68 | 46.35 | 55.12 | 10 |
| 2000s | 53.74 | 52.99 | 54.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.07 | 55.1 | 86.08 | 10 |
| 2020s | 103.01 | 92.21 | 113.01 | 4 |
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 total population by age in Sudan?
- Total population by age in Sudan was 113.01 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 113.01 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.57 in 1950.
- How does Sudan rank for total population by age?
- Sudan ranks 54th out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.6%. 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 Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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