Sudan
- Capital:
- Khartoum
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Northern Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Omdurman, Khartoum, Khartoum North
- Abbreviation:
- SDN
53,282,719
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
53,282,719
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Sudan's population is projected to be 135,099,798 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53,282,719 | 2.08% | 29 |
| 2025 | 51,662,147 | 2% | 30 |
| 2020 | 46,789,231 | 2.73% | 31 |
| 2019 | 45,548,175 | 2.98% | 31 |
| 2018 | 44,230,596 | 3.55% | 33 |
| 2017 | 42,714,306 | 3.52% | 33 |
| 2015 | 40,024,431 | 2.48% | 33 |
| 2010 | 35,414,399 | 2.53% | 35 |
| 2005 | 31,262,444 | 2.36% | 36 |
| 2000 | 27,816,745 | 2.43% | 37 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53,282,719 | 2.08% | 29 |
| 2032 | 61,179,480 | 2.25% | 26 |
| 2037 | 67,791,240 | 2.07% | 26 |
| 2042 | 74,387,560 | 1.88% | 24 |
| 2047 | 81,115,239 | 1.75% | 21 |
| 2052 | 87,948,534 | 1.63% | 21 |
| 2057 | 94,710,345 | 1.49% | 19 |
| 2062 | 101,188,856 | 1.33% | 17 |
| 2067 | 107,327,492 | 1.19% | 16 |
| 2072 | 113,032,704 | 1.04% | 16 |
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Omdurman has a metropolitan area population of 2,900,425, comprising 5.44%% of Sudan's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omdurman | 2,900,425 | 5.44% |
| 2 | Khartoum | 2,274,979 | 4.27% |
| 3 | Khartoum North | 1,573,325 | 2.95% |
| 4 | Nyala | 1,212,545 | 2.28% |
| 5 | El Obeid | 563,354 | 1.06% |
| 6 | Port Sudan | 530,713 | 1% |
| 7 | Medani | 422,216 | 0.79% |
| 8 | Gedaref | 406,601 | 0.76% |
| 9 | Kassala | 398,591 | 0.75% |
| 10 | El Fasher | 364,355 | 0.68% |
As of 2026, Sudan has a total population of 53,282,719, ranking as the 29th most populous nation in the world.
Sudan has a net population change of approximately 4,423 people per day, driven by 4,638 births, 905 deaths, and net immigration of 690 people.
Sudan represents 0.67% of the total global population and 3.36% of Africa's population.
Currently, 28.55% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Sudan is Sudanese Arab (approximately 70%) .
As of 2026, Sunni Muslim is the largest religion in Sudan, comprising 91% of the population.