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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Sudan

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population51.66M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$60.16B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$1.16K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth66.52024 · yearsInternet use18.6%2017 · % of populationForest area9.6%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
53.5%

% of people aged 15+·2008

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Sudan2008 · 53.5%
015.3430.6746.0161.351960199320252000: 61.3%2008: 53.5%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Sudan in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Khartoum
Country code
SDN

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