Sudan GDP (2026)

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Sudan 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 Live GDP
$26,253,485,808
GDP Added Today
$52,850,192
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
0.70%
vs 2025
โ–ผ โˆ’2.50%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$864
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$76
Global Rank (Nominal)
#106
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1980โ€“2026
47 years

Sudan GDP Growth (1980โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1980โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $66.45B
Lowest GDP $2.25B
Average Growth 1.81%
1980โ€“2026
Best Growth 10.90%
Weakest Growth -23.40%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Sudan 0.04%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.15%
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Key Findings

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Sudan's GDP in 2026 is $44.69B.

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It ranks #106 among 218 countries.

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Sudan contributes 0.04% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $864 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 0.70% in 2026.

Historical Data

Sudan GDP Historical Data (1980โ€“2026)

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)

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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

Sudanโ€™s 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.