Population density in Sudan: 26.8 (Population density, 2023 · 176th of 216). Population density (people per sq. km) in Sudan: 26.8 in 2023, ranking 176th of 216 countries. In 2012 it was 19.8.
Data last updated · Period: 2012–2023
Understanding the chart
The line chart above tracks population density (people per sq. km) in Sudan for each year from 2012 to 2023, 12 data points in all. Each dot is one year; the first and last years and the highest point are labelled with their values, and the vertical scale is in people per sq. km. All values in this period were above zero. The data table below the chart lists every value, and you can download the data, embed the chart or share it from the buttons above. The figures cover 2012–2023 and come from World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
Key insights
- Between 2012 and 2023, Sudan's population density rose from 19.8 to 26.8, a change of 35.5% (about 2.8% a year on average).
- The highest value in this period was 26.8 in 2023; the lowest was 19.8 in 2012.
- Recently, the figure has risen in each of the last two years (2022: 26.4; 2023: 26.8).
- That is 57% lower than the world figure of 62.1.
- Sudan has the 176th-highest value of 216 countries with recent data.
- In Northern Africa, Sudan has the 4th-highest value of 6 countries with recent data; the highest is Egypt (115.1), and the typical (median) value is 52.7.
Analysis
Averaged over periods, the figure was 20.3 in 2010 to 2014, 22.9 in 2015 to 2019 and 26.0 in 2020 onwards. The value went up in 11 of the 11 year-to-year steps and down in 0. The biggest one-year rise came in 2018 (+0.8, or 3.6%). Across the period the values varied by about 11% around their average (23.3), a moderate amount of change.
What it means
For businesses and investors, the figure is most useful alongside related measures for the same country, such as growth, inflation, population and incomes, and compared with similar countries. Compared with its neighbours in Northern Africa, where the typical value is 52.7, Sudan is 49% lower than the regional median.
Related figures
- Population density (people per sq. km) by country, 2023: 20,569.7 (highest: Macao SAR, China). The number of people per square kilometer of land area.
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Algeria, 2010–2023: 19.4 (Population density, 2023 · 187th of 216). Population density (people per sq.
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Egypt, 2010–2023: 115.1 (Population density, 2023 · 93rd of 216). Population density (people per sq.
About this statistic
The number of people per square kilometer of land area. Denser countries can support more businesses within reach of each customer.
Population size, growth, age and urbanisation decide how many customers a market has, what they need, and where they live. The figures come from the World Bank's World Development Indicators, which compile official national statistics in a consistent form so countries can be compared.
Questions and answers
What is the population density (people per sq. km) in Sudan?
26.8 (Population density, 2023 · 176th of 216). Population density (people per sq. km) in Sudan: 26.8 in 2023, ranking 176th of 216 countries. In 2012 it was 19.8.
How has population density in Sudan changed since 2012?
Between 2012 and 2023, Sudan's population density rose from 19.8 to 26.8, a change of 35.5% (about 2.8% a year on average). The highest value in this period was 26.8 in 2023; the lowest was 19.8 in 2012.
Where does this data come from?
From World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0), covering 2012–2023. The number of people per square kilometer of land area. Denser countries can support more businesses within reach of each customer.
Data
| Year | Population density (people per sq. km) |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 19.8 |
| 2013 | 20.2 |
| 2014 | 20.8 |
| 2015 | 21.4 |
| 2016 | 22.1 |
| 2017 | 22.9 |
| 2018 | 23.7 |
| 2019 | 24.4 |
| 2020 | 25.0 |
| 2021 | 25.7 |
| 2022 | 26.4 |
| 2023 | 26.8 |
Source and notes
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Period: 2012–2023. Coverage: Sudan.
The number of people per square kilometer of land area. Denser countries can support more businesses within reach of each customer.
Cite this statistic
Please also credit the original source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).Related statistics
- Population density (people per sq. km) by country, 2023
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Algeria, 2010–2023
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Egypt, 2010–2023
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Libya, 2010–2023
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Morocco, 2010–2023
- GDP of Sudan, 2010–2025
- Economic growth (GDP growth) in Sudan, 2010–2025
- GDP per person in Sudan, 2010–2025
- GDP per person, adjusted for prices (PPP, international $) in Sudan, 2010–2024
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