Urban and rural population in Sudan
Sudan: Urban and rural population was 18.05 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
18.05 million
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
48th
of 236 countries
All-time high
18.05 million
in 2025
All-time low
390,583
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Urban and rural population in Sudan, 1950–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, urban and rural population in Sudan stood at 18.05 million. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban and rural population in Sudan peaked at 18.05 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 390,583, in 1950.
That places Sudan 48th out of 236 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban and rural population in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 390,583 | — |
| 1951 | 421,958 | +8.0% |
| 1952 | 465,486 | +10.3% |
| 1953 | 517,610 | +11.2% |
| 1954 | 574,531 | +11.0% |
| 1955 | 631,989 | +10.0% |
| 1956 | 690,843 | +9.3% |
| 1957 | 755,169 | +9.3% |
| 1958 | 824,640 | +9.2% |
| 1959 | 899,541 | +9.1% |
| 1960 | 980,283 | +9.0% |
| 1961 | 1.07 million | +8.8% |
| 1962 | 1.16 million | +8.6% |
| 1963 | 1.26 million | +8.4% |
| 1964 | 1.36 million | +8.1% |
| 1965 | 1.46 million | +7.9% |
| 1966 | 1.57 million | +7.6% |
| 1967 | 1.69 million | +7.3% |
| 1968 | 1.81 million | +6.9% |
| 1969 | 1.93 million | +6.6% |
| 1970 | 2.05 million | +6.3% |
| 1971 | 2.17 million | +5.9% |
| 1972 | 2.29 million | +5.6% |
| 1973 | 2.42 million | +5.9% |
| 1974 | 2.55 million | +5.4% |
| 1975 | 2.67 million | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 2.79 million | +4.5% |
| 1977 | 2.92 million | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 3.06 million | +4.8% |
| 1979 | 3.21 million | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 3.38 million | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 3.56 million | +5.4% |
| 1982 | 3.75 million | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 3.96 million | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 4.19 million | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 4.49 million | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 4.86 million | +8.2% |
| 1987 | 5.28 million | +8.6% |
| 1988 | 5.72 million | +8.4% |
| 1989 | 6.17 million | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 6.60 million | +6.9% |
| 1991 | 6.97 million | +5.7% |
| 1992 | 7.28 million | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 7.50 million | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 7.71 million | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 7.92 million | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 8.12 million | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 8.31 million | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 8.54 million | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 8.76 million | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 9.00 million | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 9.23 million | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 9.47 million | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 9.69 million | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 9.91 million | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 10.15 million | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 10.39 million | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 10.64 million | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 10.92 million | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 11.26 million | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 11.59 million | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 11.89 million | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 12.24 million | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 12.63 million | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 13.11 million | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 13.64 million | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 14.11 million | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 14.65 million | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 15.21 million | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 15.70 million | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 16.17 million | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 16.65 million | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 17.15 million | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 17.41 million | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 17.59 million | +1.0% |
| 2025 | 18.05 million | +2.6% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 18.05 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.96 million, 2.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 18.05 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.82 million, 3.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 617,235 | 390,583 | 899,541 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.43 million | 980,283 | 1.93 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.61 million | 2.05 million | 3.21 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.54 million | 3.38 million | 6.17 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.77 million | 6.60 million | 8.76 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.07 million | 9.00 million | 11.26 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.48 million | 11.59 million | 15.70 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.17 million | 16.17 million | 18.05 million | 6 |
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 urban and rural population in Sudan?
- Urban and rural population in Sudan was 18.05 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest urban and rural population recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 18.05 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest urban and rural population recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 390,583 in 1950.
- How does Sudan rank for urban and rural population?
- Sudan ranks 48th out of 236 countries with data for 2025.
- Is urban and rural population rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.3%. 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 Urban and rural population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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