Sudan Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 29th most populous · Low income
Population right now (estimate)
53,730,386
The population of Sudan is about 53,730,386 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 53.3 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.64% of the world's people.
Sudan is the 29th most populous of 217 countries and territories. Its population is growing fast — about 3.1% a year, roughly 4,579 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 85.2 million. That is 6.4 times its 1960 population of 8.4 million. Population density is 29 people per square kilometre. 35% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
53.3 million
Yearly change
+3.14%
World rank
29th
Share of world
0.64%
Density
29/km²
Land area
1,868,000 km²
Life expectancy
66.5 yrs
Births per woman
4.26
GDP per capita
$1,165
GDP
$60.2B
Population of Sudan, 1960–2050
Sudan population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,364,489 | — | 4 |
| 1970 | 11,695,771 | +3.51% | 6 |
| 1980 | 17,058,905 | +4.30% | 9 |
| 1990 | 22,021,481 | +2.06% | 12 |
| 2000 | 27,816,745 | +2.53% | 15 |
| 2010 | 35,414,399 | +2.45% | 19 |
| 2020 | 46,789,231 | +2.72% | 25 |
| 2024 | 50,448,963 | +0.81% | 27 |
| 2026proj. | 53,282,719 | +3.14% | 29 |
| 2030proj. | 58,571,616 | +2.26% | 31 |
| 2040proj. | 71,730,599 | +1.87% | 38 |
| 2050proj. | 85,206,383 | +1.64% | 46 |
Sudan vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 3.3 times as many people as Sudan. Bangladesh is 47.9 times more densely populated.
Sudan population: questions and answers
What is the population of Sudan in 2026?
About 53,282,719 (53.3 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Sudan's population growing?
Yes, by about 3.14% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Sudan?
About 29 people per km², with a land area of 1,868,000 km².
What will the population of Sudan be in 2050?
About 85.2 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Sudan?
Khartoum.
What is the life expectancy in Sudan?
66.5 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.