Sudan GDP Per Capita (2026)
Sudan has an economy supported by agriculture, livestock, mining, trade, services, and natural resources, although economic activity has been heavily affected by instability and disruption. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national production compares with population and helps track changes in output per resident over time. Explore Sudan’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, economic changes, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$864
Est. in USD
World Rank
#182
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+9.6%
+$76
Africa Rank
#45
Out of 54 countries
1. Sudan GDP Per Capita in 2026
Sudan’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across agriculture, mining, services, trade, and other sectors. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that helps place the economy into a per-person context. The indicator is particularly useful for understanding how large disruptions to national production affect economic output available on a population-adjusted basis.
2. Sudan GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Sudan GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $864 | +9.6% |
| 2025 | $788 | +32.9% |
| 2024 | $593 | -23.1% |
| 2023 | $771 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | $717 | -7.1% |
| 2021 | $772 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | $794 | +9.1% |
| 2019 | $728 | -9.0% |
| 2018 | $800 | -33.3% |
| 2017 | $1,199 | -26.8% |
| 2016 | $1,639 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | $1,679 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | $1,628 | +11.3% |
| 2013 | $1,463 | +4.8% |
| 2012 | $1,396 | -31.4% |
| 2011 | $2,034 | +24.3% |
| 2010 | $1,637 | +16.8% |
| 2009 | $1,401 | -17.6% |
| 2008 | $1,701 | +6.3% |
| 2007 | $1,600 | +28.0% |
| 2006 | $1,250 | +25.4% |
| 2005 | $997 | +29.0% |
| 2004 | $773 | +21.5% |
| 2003 | $636 | +14.6% |
| 2002 | $555 | +12.6% |
| 2001 | $493 | +16.8% |
| 2000 | $422 | +19.9% |
| 1999 | $352 | -4.1% |
| 1998 | $367 | +4.6% |
| 1997 | $351 | +19.8% |
| 1996 | $293 | +22.1% |
| 1995 | $240 | +16.5% |
| 1994 | $206 | +10.2% |
| 1993 | $187 | +65.5% |
| 1992 | $113 | +18.9% |
| 1991 | $95 | +9.2% |
| 1990 | $87 | -87.5% |
| 1989 | $696 | +71.9% |
| 1988 | $405 | -21.7% |
| 1987 | $517 | +57.1% |
| 1986 | $329 | +30.0% |
| 1985 | $253 | -32.5% |
| 1984 | $375 | +17.6% |
| 1983 | $319 | +32.9% |
| 1982 | $240 | -29.2% |
| 1981 | $339 | -30.4% |
| 1980 | $487 | — |
4. Sudan GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+9.6%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+11.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
-47.3%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
-30.9%
(2006 to 2026)
Sudan’s GDP per capita can experience significant volatility as conflict, agricultural production, inflation, exchange rates, investment, population changes, and access to trade routes evolve. Disruptions to infrastructure and economic activity can sharply affect output per resident. Historical data helps show how GDP per capita has changed through periods of growth, crisis, contraction, and adjustment.
5. Sudan GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Sudan
$864
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Sudan’s GDP per capita is approximately
73.8%
below the
Africa average
and
96.6%
below the world average.
6. Sudan GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #42 | Liberia | $964 |
| #43 | Gambia | $953 |
| #44 | Sierra Leone | $919 |
| #45 | Sudan | $864 |
| #46 | Niger | $822 |
| #47 | Somalia | $813 |
| #48 | Malawi | $733 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Sudan
Sudan GDP (Nominal)
$44.7 Billion
(2026)
Sudan GDP Per Capita
$864
(2026)
Sudan’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the size of national production, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic output generated for each resident. Looking at both indicators together gives a broader perspective on economic conditions.
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8. Sudan GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $897 | +3.8% |
| 2028 | $981 | +9.4% |
| 2029 | $1,044 | +6.4% |
| 2030 | $1,084 | +3.8% |
Sudan GDP per capita is projected to reach $1,084 by 2030, representing a 25.5% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Sudan GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Sudan GDP per capita is estimated at $864 in 2026.
It ranks #182 globally and #45 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 9.6% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 11.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita declined by 47.3%.
It is approximately 73.8% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 96.6% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $1,084 by 2030, 25.5% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Sudan GDP Per Capita FAQs
Sudan GDP per capita is estimated at $864 in 2026.
Sudan ranks #182 globally and #45 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 9.6% compared with 2025.
Sudan GDP per capita was approximately $1,679 in 2015.
Sudan GDP per capita is approximately 73.8% 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.