Africa · Northern Africa
Capital: Khartoum
Sudan
Explore the facts and rankings that shape Sudan in Country Blitz, from its population and economy to its military, innovation, manufacturing, and neighboring countries.
Country Blitz power profile
Overall rank #82
Sudan's Country Blitz power profile compares population, GDP, military expenditure, research-and-development spending, and manufacturing output across every playable country. A lower numerical rank represents a stronger position in that category.
Population
51.7M
#30 of 196
85th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI / UN population sources
View data source ↗GDP (Nominal)
$60.16B
#90 of 196
54th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Military Expenditure
$375.2M
#115 of 196
42nd percentile
2021 · SIPRI via World Bank WDI
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$79.2M
#94 of 196
52nd percentile
2005 · UNESCO UIS and World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Manufacturing Output
$2.65B
#111 of 196
44th percentile
2009 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Quick facts
- Capital
- Khartoum
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Northern Africa
- Country code
- SDN
Three interesting facts
Sudan shares land borders with 7 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, and South Sudan.
Sudan spans roughly 1,886,068 square kilometers, placing it around 15th by area in this factbook.
Its 7 land neighbors give Sudan one of the most connected positions on its regional map.
Geography
Sudan on the map
Sudan is located in north-eastern Africa, bordering the Red Sea, between Egypt and Eritrea. Its terrain is generally flat, featureless plain, desert dominates the north. The climate is hot and dry, arid desert, rainy season varies by region (April to November). In area, the country is slightly less than one-fifth the size of the US.
Economy
Economic profile
Sudan's economy is characterized by low-income Sahel economy devastated by ongoing civil war, major impacts on rural income, basic commodity prices, industrial production, agricultural supply chain, communications and commerce, hyperinflation and currency depreciation worsening food access and humanitarian conditions. Major industries include oil, cotton ginning, textiles, cement, edible oils, sugar, soap distilling, shoes, petroleum refining, pharmaceuticals, armaments, automobile/light truck assembly, milling. Important agricultural products include sugarcane, sorghum, milk, onions, groundnuts, sesame seeds, goat milk, bananas, mangoes/guavas, millet (2023). Notable exports include crude petroleum, gold, oil seeds, sheep and goats, ground nuts (2023).
Demographics
People and population
Sudan has an estimated population of 51,662,000. Language and cultural traditions vary across Sudan. The population includes Sudanese Arab (approximately 70%), Fur, Beja, Nuba, Ingessana, Uduk, Fallata, Masalit, Dajo, Gimir, Tunjur, Berti, there are over 500 ethnic groups. The urban population represents 36.3% of total population (2023).
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