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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
Undernourishment
11%

% of population·2021

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Sudan2021 · 11%
02.785.558.3311.11960199320252013: 8.7%2014: 8.4%2015: 8.9%2016: 9.8%2017: 10.3%2018: 10.8%2019: 10.8%2020: 11.1%2021: 11%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Sudan in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Khartoum
Country code
SDN

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