The total population of Sudan was estimated at about 49.14 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by approximately 30.46 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by around 8.18 million people over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

The total population in Sudan was estimated at 50.5 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Sudan Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in South Sudan was reported at 39.85 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Sudan - Population ages 0-14 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 30-34, male (% of male population) in Sudan was reported at 6.7346 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sudan - Population ages 30-34, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Sudan including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Population growth (annual %) in Sudan was reported at 0.80837 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sudan - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

The total population of South Sudan was estimated at approximately 15.45 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by around five million people since 2011. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around 2.89 million people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Sudan by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Sudan. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Sudan by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Sudan. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Sudan.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (91) | Female # 10-14 years (71). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Sudan population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Sudan is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Sudan is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Sudan for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sudan Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

Population ages 0-14, total in Sudan was reported at 20417377 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sudan - Population, ages 0-14, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

There were 113 990 Linkedin users in South Sudan in April 2025, which accounted for 0.7% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (55 000).

There were 892 200 Facebook users in South Sudan in May 2025, which accounted for 5.6% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 71.8%. People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (353 600). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 234 800.

Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, male (number) in Sudan was reported at 1181496 Persons in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sudan - Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Sudan was reported at 35.28 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sudan - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

There were 58 700 Instagram users in South Sudan in May 2025, which accounted for 0.4% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 75.5%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (27 100). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 20 300.

Population ages 0-14, male (% of male population) in South Sudan was reported at 40 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Sudan - Population ages 0-14, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in Sudan was reported at 56.23 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sudan - Population ages 15-64 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population, male in Sudan was reported at 25012749 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sudan - Population, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Population in largest city in Sudan was reported at 6542070 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sudan - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Population, male (% of total population) in Sudan was reported at 49.58 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sudan - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Population growth (annual %) in South Sudan was reported at 3.9279 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Sudan - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.