What is the Population of Sudan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Sudan has a population of approximately 51,662,000 people, making it the 28th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.65% of the world's population. With a land area of 1,886,068 km², the population density is roughly 27 people per km².
| Population | 51,662,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 28th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.65% |
| Area | 1,886,068 km² |
| Population density | 27 / km² |
| Demonym | Sudanese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | 51,662,000 | 28th |
| Italy | 58,927,633 | 25th |
| Kenya | 53,330,978 | 26th |
| Colombia | 53,057,212 | 27th |
| Myanmar | 51,316,756 | 29th |
| South Korea | 51,159,889 | 30th |
| Spain | 49,315,949 | 31st |
Sudan compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | 6,470,307 | 622,984 |
| Chad | 19,340,757 | 1,284,000 |
| Egypt | 107,271,260 | 1,002,450 |
| Eritrea | 3,607,000 | 117,600 |
| Ethiopia | 111,652,998 | 1,104,300 |
| Libya | 7,459,000 | 1,759,540 |
| South Sudan | 15,786,898 | 619,745 |
Sudan in context
- Sudan covers 1,886,068 km², making it the 15th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan.
- With 51,662,000 people, Sudan holds about 19.7% of the population of Northern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Sudan is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Sudan — FAQ
What is the population of Sudan?
The population of Sudan is approximately 51,662,000 (51.7 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Sudan in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Sudan at approximately 51,662,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Sudan is the 28th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Sudan?
Approximately 51,662,000 people live in Sudan, making it the 28th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Sudan rank by population?
Sudan is the 28th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.65%.
What is the population density of Sudan?
Sudan has a population density of roughly 27 people per km², based on a land area of 1,886,068 km².
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