Sudan: economy and key statistics
Sudan is number 91 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $60.2 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $1,165. The economy grew by 3.1% in 2025. The economy is 37% services, 34% industry, 29% agriculture.
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National power
Sudan is number 150 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 21.5 out of 100: economic 40, technology 10, military 0 and human capital 44.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $60.2 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $113.3 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $1,165 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +3.1% | 2025 |
| Population | 51.7 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 37% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 34% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 29% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 1% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 1.4% of GDP | 2023 |
Other economies in Africa
- South Africa (#40)
- Nigeria (#50)
- Kenya (#62)
- Ethiopia (#67)
- Angola (#69)
- Ghana (#70)
- Côte d'Ivoire (#77)
- DR Congo (#81)
- Tanzania (#83)
- Uganda (#89)
- Cameroon (#92)
- Zimbabwe (#96)
- Senegal (#108)
- Mali (#114)
- Zambia (#116)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Sudan?
Sudan had a GDP of $60.2 billion in 2025, ranking number 91 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Sudan?
GDP per person in Sudan was $1,165 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Sudan growing?
The economy of Sudan grew by 3.1% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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