Sudan GDP (2026)
LiveSudan has a resource-rich economy with activity in agriculture, livestock, mining, trade, and energy. Fertile land and significant mineral resources provide long-term economic potential despite ongoing political and economic challenges. This page presents Sudan GDP information, historical performance, and an overview of the country's economy in 2026.
Sudan GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Sudan's GDP in 2026 is $44.69B.
It ranks #106 among 218 countries.
Sudan contributes 0.04% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is $864 in 2026.
The economy recorded GDP growth of 0.70% in 2026.
Sudan GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $44,688,000,000 | 0.70% | $864 | 0.04% | #105 |
| 2025 | $39,718,000,000 | 3.20% | $788 | 0.03% | #105 |
| 2024 | $29,156,000,000 | -23.40% | $593 | 0.03% | #113 |
| 2023 | $36,947,000,000 | -20.80% | $771 | 0.03% | #104 |
| 2022 | $33,462,000,000 | -2.50% | $717 | 0.03% | #103 |
| 2021 | $35,131,000,000 | 0.50% | $772 | 0.04% | #103 |
| 2020 | $35,215,000,000 | -3.60% | $794 | 0.04% | #99 |
| 2019 | $31,484,000,000 | -2.50% | $728 | 0.04% | #105 |
| 2018 | $33,590,000,000 | -2.30% | $800 | 0.04% | #101 |
| 2017 | $48,906,000,000 | 0.80% | $1,199 | 0.06% | #87 |
| 2016 | $64,888,000,000 | 4.70% | $1,639 | 0.08% | #73 |
| 2015 | $64,534,000,000 | 4.90% | $1,679 | 0.08% | #71 |
| 2014 | $60,726,000,000 | 4.70% | $1,628 | 0.08% | #76 |
| 2013 | $52,892,000,000 | 2.00% | $1,463 | 0.07% | #81 |
| 2012 | $48,948,000,000 | -17.00% | $1,396 | 0.06% | #81 |
| 2011 | $66,448,000,000 | -3.20% | $2,034 | 0.09% | #70 |
| 2010 | $65,716,000,000 | 3.90% | $1,637 | 0.10% | #67 |
| 2009 | $54,812,000,000 | -2.80% | $1,401 | 0.09% | #69 |
| 2008 | $64,833,000,000 | 3.80% | $1,701 | 0.10% | #68 |
| 2007 | $59,440,000,000 | 5.70% | $1,600 | 0.10% | #66 |
| 2006 | $45,264,000,000 | 6.50% | $1,250 | 0.09% | #68 |
| 2005 | $35,183,000,000 | 5.60% | $997 | 0.07% | #72 |
| 2004 | $26,646,000,000 | 5.10% | $773 | 0.06% | #73 |
| 2003 | $21,355,000,000 | 6.30% | $636 | 0.05% | #75 |
| 2002 | $18,137,000,000 | 5.90% | $555 | 0.05% | #76 |
| 2001 | $15,716,000,000 | 10.90% | $493 | 0.05% | #81 |
| 2000 | $13,134,000,000 | 8.40% | $422 | 0.04% | #84 |
| 1999 | $10,714,000,000 | 4.20% | $352 | 0.03% | #91 |
| 1998 | $10,924,000,000 | 8.20% | $367 | 0.03% | #90 |
| 1997 | $10,241,000,000 | 6.10% | $351 | 0.03% | #88 |
| 1996 | $8,377,000,000 | 5.50% | $293 | 0.03% | #93 |
| 1995 | $6,694,000,000 | 8.90% | $240 | 0.02% | #101 |
| 1994 | $5,961,000,000 | 3.50% | $206 | 0.02% | #98 |
| 1993 | $5,246,000,000 | 2.80% | $187 | 0.02% | #100 |
| 1992 | $3,100,000,000 | 5.50% | $113 | 0.01% | #118 |
| 1991 | $2,528,000,000 | 7.00% | $95 | 0.01% | #118 |
| 1990 | $2,245,000,000 | 0.80% | $87 | 0.01% | #119 |
| 1989 | $16,853,000,000 | 1.40% | $696 | 0.08% | #58 |
| 1988 | $9,551,000,000 | 4.30% | $405 | 0.05% | #71 |
| 1987 | $11,964,000,000 | 6.50% | $517 | 0.07% | #65 |
| 1986 | $7,400,000,000 | 9.90% | $329 | 0.05% | #72 |
| 1985 | $5,547,000,000 | -0.60% | $253 | 0.04% | #78 |
| 1984 | $7,992,000,000 | -5.60% | $375 | 0.07% | #73 |
| 1983 | $6,485,000,000 | -1.50% | $319 | 0.06% | #75 |
| 1982 | $4,748,000,000 | 4.10% | $240 | 0.04% | #81 |
| 1981 | $6,530,000,000 | 6.30% | $339 | 0.06% | #77 |
| 1980 | $9,095,000,000 | 2.50% | $487 | 0.08% | #67 |
Sudan GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $47,622,000,000 | 8.10% | $897 | 0.04% | #100 |
| 2028 | $53,433,000,000 | 12.80% | $981 | 0.04% | #97 |
| 2029 | $58,330,000,000 | 8.30% | $1,044 | 0.04% | #97 |
| 2030 | $62,143,000,000 | 6.00% | $1,084 | 0.04% | #97 |
| 2031 | $67,643,000,000 | 4.50% | $1,150 | 0.04% | #96 |
Sudan Economy Overview
Sudan possesses considerable agricultural land and natural resources, making agriculture one of the country's most important economic sectors. Crops such as sorghum, sesame, cotton, wheat, gum arabic, and livestock support rural employment and export earnings. Gold mining has become another major contributor to foreign exchange and government revenue.
Trade, transportation, telecommunications, manufacturing, and small-scale commerce provide additional economic activity. However, prolonged political instability, conflict, infrastructure shortages, inflation, and limited investment have constrained industrial development. Despite these challenges, Sudan retains significant long-term potential through agriculture, mining, renewable energy, and regional trade.
Sudan GDP Outlook
Sudanโs economic outlook remains extremely uncertain because of armed conflict, population displacement, damaged infrastructure, and severe disruption to trade and production. Agriculture, livestock, gold mining, and regional commerce retain substantial long-term potential, but recovery depends on improved security and functioning public institutions. Rebuilding roads, electricity, irrigation, healthcare, and financial systems would be essential. Inflation, food insecurity, currency weakness, limited investment, political fragmentation, and interruptions to farming and exports create major downside risks.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 1980โ2031
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Sudan's nominal GDP in 2026 is approximately $44,688,000,000, measured in current US dollars.
Sudan's GDP growth rate in 2026 is 0.70%.
GDP per capita in Sudan is approximately $864 in 2026.
Sudan ranks #106 globally by nominal GDP in 2026.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.
Sources
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