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Sudan: Population growth (annual %)

In , Sudan's Population growth (annual %) was 0.81.

That's down 39.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Sudan ranks #122 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #46 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Sudan Population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
3.49
Trough
0.81
1-year change
-39.1%
5-year change
-72.5%
-22.7% / yr
10-year change
-70.2%
-11.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population growth (annual %)
0.8084
1.3265
2.7019
2.6941
2.6883
2.9354
3.4883
3.4643
3.0401
3.0469

About Population growth (annual %)

Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.GROWCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Sudan's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Sudan's Population growth (annual %) was 0.81, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sudan's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Sudan's Population growth (annual %) fell 39.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sudan rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Sudan ranked #122 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
How does Sudan's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #46 of 48.
What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.