Sudan

Sudan has a population of 51.7M as of 2025, according to World Bank data. Life expectancy is 66.3 years.

The capital of Sudan is Khartoum. It serves as the country's administrative and political center.

Sudan's GDP is $49.7B as of 2025 (World Bank). GDP per capita is $984.608. The economy grew at -14.0% in 2025.

The average life expectancy in Sudan is 66.3 years (World Bank, 2025), below the global average of 72 years. The infant mortality rate is 39.2 per 1,000 live births.

Sudan is located in Africa, specifically in Northern Africa. It is part of the continent of Africa.

Sudan covers an area of 1,886,068 km² (728,215 square miles). The population density is approximately 27.4 people per km².

Sudan uses the Sudanese pound (ج.س) with currency code SDG.

The official languages of Sudan are Arabic, English.

Yes, Sudan is a member of the United Nations.

Sudan's GDP is $49.7B (World Bank, 2025). This places it among Africa's economies by total output.

Sudan's GDP per capita is $985, which is 55% below the regional average of 2,200 (World Bank, 2025).

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Sudan has a population density of 27 people per km², making it sparsely populated.

Life expectancy in Sudan is 66.3 years, 5.7 years below the global average of 72 years (World Bank, 2025).

Sudan has a total land area of 1,886,068 km² (728,000 sq miles). This measurement covers the country's total sovereign territory as recorded by international geographic databases.

Sudan shares land borders with 7 countries (identified by the ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codes: CAF, TCD, EGY, ERI, ETH, LBY, SSD). These borders define the country's overland connections to the wider region.

The international calling code for Sudan is +249. To call Sudan from abroad, dial your country's exit code (00), then 249, followed by the local number (drop the leading 0).

To call Sudan from the United States, dial 011 + 249 + the local phone number (without the leading 0). For example: 011-249-95 555 5555.