Sudan GDP Growth Rate (2026)
Sudan has a developing African economy traditionally supported by agriculture, trade, services, natural resources, and domestic consumption. This page explores its GDP growth trend, historical performance, regional position, and outlook.
GDP Growth Rate 2026
+0.7%
Annual real GDP growth
World Rank
#174
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
-2.5 pp
2025: +3.2%
Africa Rank
#52
Out of 54 countries
1. Sudan GDP Growth Rate in 2026
Sudanese economic growth is heavily influenced by conflict, agricultural output, trade, infrastructure, and access to finance. Security conditions currently dominate economic activity.
2. Sudan GDP Growth Rate Trends (1980–2026)
Sudan’s growth history has been shaped by commodity exports, political instability, economic separation, inflation, and repeated conflict. Agriculture has remained central to livelihoods.
3. Sudan GDP Growth Rate (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Growth Rate | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.7% | -2.5 pp |
| 2025 | +3.2% | +26.6 pp |
| 2024 | -23.4% | -2.6 pp |
| 2023 | -20.8% | -18.3 pp |
| 2022 | -2.5% | -3.0 pp |
| 2021 | +0.5% | +4.1 pp |
| 2020 | -3.6% | -1.1 pp |
| 2019 | -2.5% | -0.2 pp |
| 2018 | -2.3% | -3.1 pp |
| 2017 | +0.8% | -3.9 pp |
| 2016 | +4.7% | -0.2 pp |
| 2015 | +4.9% | +0.2 pp |
| 2014 | +4.7% | +2.7 pp |
| 2013 | +2.0% | +19.0 pp |
| 2012 | -17.0% | -13.8 pp |
| 2011 | -3.2% | -7.1 pp |
| 2010 | +3.9% | +6.7 pp |
| 2009 | -2.8% | -6.6 pp |
| 2008 | +3.8% | -1.9 pp |
| 2007 | +5.7% | -0.8 pp |
| 2006 | +6.5% | +0.9 pp |
| 2005 | +5.6% | +0.5 pp |
| 2004 | +5.1% | -1.2 pp |
| 2003 | +6.3% | +0.4 pp |
| 2002 | +5.9% | -5.0 pp |
| 2001 | +10.9% | +2.5 pp |
| 2000 | +8.4% | +4.2 pp |
| 1999 | +4.2% | -4.0 pp |
| 1998 | +8.2% | +2.1 pp |
| 1997 | +6.1% | +0.6 pp |
| 1996 | +5.5% | -3.4 pp |
| 1995 | +8.9% | +5.4 pp |
| 1994 | +3.5% | +0.7 pp |
| 1993 | +2.8% | -2.7 pp |
| 1992 | +5.5% | -1.5 pp |
| 1991 | +7.0% | +6.2 pp |
| 1990 | +0.8% | -0.6 pp |
| 1989 | +1.4% | -2.9 pp |
| 1988 | +4.3% | -2.2 pp |
| 1987 | +6.5% | -3.4 pp |
| 1986 | +9.9% | +10.5 pp |
| 1985 | -0.6% | +5.0 pp |
| 1984 | -5.6% | -4.1 pp |
| 1983 | -1.5% | -5.6 pp |
| 1982 | +4.1% | -2.2 pp |
| 1981 | +6.3% | +3.8 pp |
| 1980 | +2.5% | — |
4. Sudan GDP Growth Performance
Current Growth Rate
+0.7%
(2026 to 2026)
5-Year Average
-8.6%
(2022 to 2026)
10-Year Average
-5.0%
(2017 to 2026)
20-Year Average
-2.2%
(2007 to 2026)
The economy faces severe disruption from conflict, damaged infrastructure, displacement, and weakened trade. These conditions have significantly reduced productive capacity and investment.
5. Sudan GDP Growth Rate vs Africa and World
Sudan
+0.7%
Africa Average
+4.1%
World Average
+2.8%
0.0%
2.1%
4.1%
Annual real GDP growth (%)
Sudan’s GDP growth rate is approximately
3.4 pp
below the
Africa average
and
2.1 pp
below the world average.
6. Sudan GDP Growth Rate Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| #46 | Malawi | +2.2% |
| #47 | Senegal | +2.2% |
| #48 | Tunisia | +2.1% |
| #49 | Seychelles | +1.5% |
| #50 | Lesotho | +1.1% |
| #51 | South Africa | +1.1% |
| #52 | Sudan | +0.7% |
| #53 | Mozambique | +0.5% |
| #54 | Equatorial Guinea | -2.7% |
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8. GDP Growth Rate and Economy Size in Sudan
Sudan GDP (Nominal)
$44.7 Billion
(2026)
Sudan GDP Growth Rate
+0.7%
(2026)
Sudan’s current performance differs sharply from regional norms because conflict has overwhelmed normal economic drivers. Recovery depends on stabilization and reconstruction.
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9. Sudan GDP Growth Rate Forecast
The outlook depends primarily on peace, reconstruction, humanitarian stability, agriculture, and restoration of trade. Continued conflict remains the dominant risk.
| Year | GDP Growth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | +8.1% | +7.4 pp |
| 2028 | +12.8% | +4.7 pp |
| 2029 | +8.3% | -4.5 pp |
| 2030 | +6.0% | -2.3 pp |
10. Sudan GDP Growth Rate: Key Findings
Sudan GDP growth rate is estimated at +0.7% in 2026.
It ranks #174 globally and #52 in Africa by annual GDP growth rate.
The growth rate slowed by 2.5 percentage points compared with 2025.
The 5-year average GDP growth rate is -8.6%.
The 10-year average GDP growth rate is -5.0%.
The current rate is 3.4 percentage points below the Africa average.
The current rate is 2.1 percentage points below the world average.
The forecast GDP growth rate is +6.0% in 2030, 5.3 percentage points above the 2026 rate.
11. What Is GDP Growth Rate?
GDP growth rate measures the percentage change in a country’s real gross domestic product from one period to the next, usually year over year.
GDP Growth Rate
=
(Real GDPₜ − Real GDPₜ₋₁)
÷
Real GDPₜ₋₁ × 100
A positive rate indicates economic expansion, while a negative rate indicates contraction. Real GDP growth is preferred for growth comparisons because it adjusts for price changes.
12. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Source:
World Bank
Measure:
Annual percentage change in real GDP
Unit:
Percent (%)
Comparisons:
Year-to-year rate differences are shown in percentage points (pp)
Update Frequency:
Annually and when new forecasts are released
Last Updated:
November 2026
13. Sudan GDP Growth Rate FAQs
Sudan GDP growth rate is estimated at +0.7% in 2026.
Sudan ranks #174 globally and #52 in Africa by annual GDP growth rate.
The economy is expanding, with real GDP growth of approximately +0.7% in 2026.
Sudan GDP growth rate was +4.9% in 2015.
Sudan GDP growth rate is 3.4 percentage points below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.