Sudan

Country in Africa

In brief

Population: 51.7M (2025). World rank 30 of 216; in Africa, 8 of 54. Area: 1,886,068 km². World rank 17 of 249; in Africa, 3 of 59. GDP per person: $1,165 (2025). World rank 191 of 210 (1 = best); in Africa, 35 of 52. From 2015 to 2025: population 40M → 51.7M, GDP $51.7B → $60.2B, and GDP per person $1,292 → $1,165.

State

Official name: Republic of the Sudan
Local name: السودان
Capital: Khartoum
Region: Africa
Form of government: Presidential republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 51,662,147 2025
Area: 1,886,068 km²
GDP: $60.2B 2025
GDP per person: $1,165 2025
Life expectancy: 66.5 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Arabic, English
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Time zones: UTC+2
Calling code: +249
Emergency numbers: 999
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C
Mains voltage: 230 V