GDP growth in Sudan
Sudan: GDP growth was -13.96 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-13.96
Change on year
up 52.6%
World rank
73rd
of 74 countries
All-time high
18.31
in 1997
All-time low
-29.43
in 2023
Years of data
64
1961–2024
GDP growth in Sudan, 1961–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp growth in Sudan is -13.96, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 52.6% on the previous year and down 399.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp growth in Sudan peaked at 18.31 in 1997 and was at its lowest, -29.43, in 2023.
Sudan ranks 73rd of 74 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP growth in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.0224 | — |
| 1962 | 6.92 | +30786.3% |
| 1963 | -2.85 | -141.2% |
| 1964 | -1.12 | -60.6% |
| 1965 | 6.78 | -704.9% |
| 1966 | -3.58 | -152.8% |
| 1967 | 1.42 | -139.8% |
| 1968 | 1.96 | +37.9% |
| 1969 | 1.39 | -29.2% |
| 1970 | 5.93 | +326.5% |
| 1971 | 2.25 | -62.1% |
| 1972 | -5.07 | -325.6% |
| 1973 | 0.6322 | -112.5% |
| 1974 | 11.45 | +1710.4% |
| 1975 | 15.71 | +37.3% |
| 1976 | 16.67 | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 6.22 | -62.7% |
| 1978 | -5.93 | -195.3% |
| 1979 | -5.02 | -15.4% |
| 1980 | 1.52 | -130.4% |
| 1981 | 7.44 | +387.9% |
| 1982 | 5.96 | -19.9% |
| 1983 | 2.06 | -65.4% |
| 1984 | -5.01 | -342.9% |
| 1985 | -6.28 | +25.4% |
| 1986 | 5.41 | -186.2% |
| 1987 | 14.22 | +162.7% |
| 1988 | -0.3311 | -102.3% |
| 1989 | 8.93 | -2797.6% |
| 1990 | -5.47 | -161.2% |
| 1991 | 7.51 | -237.3% |
| 1992 | 6.58 | -12.4% |
| 1993 | 4.57 | -30.5% |
| 1994 | 1.01 | -78.0% |
| 1995 | 6 | +496.0% |
| 1996 | 5.92 | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 18.31 | +209.4% |
| 1998 | 4.31 | -76.5% |
| 1999 | 3.1 | -28.0% |
| 2000 | 6.35 | +104.4% |
| 2001 | 6.5 | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 6.01 | -7.6% |
| 2003 | 6.29 | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 5.14 | -18.3% |
| 2005 | 5.64 | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 6.53 | +15.7% |
| 2007 | 5.74 | -12.2% |
| 2008 | 3.85 | -32.9% |
| 2009 | -2.77 | -171.9% |
| 2010 | 3.86 | -239.4% |
| 2011 | -3.21 | -183.3% |
| 2012 | -17 | +429.2% |
| 2013 | 1.96 | -111.5% |
| 2014 | 4.66 | +138.4% |
| 2015 | 1.91 | -59.0% |
| 2016 | 3.47 | +81.5% |
| 2017 | 0.7093 | -79.5% |
| 2018 | -2.68 | -478.0% |
| 2019 | -2.18 | -18.8% |
| 2020 | -3.63 | +66.6% |
| 2021 | -1.87 | -48.5% |
| 2022 | -0.9578 | -48.7% |
| 2023 | -29.43 | +2973.0% |
| 2024 | -13.96 | -52.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.22 | -3.58 | 6.92 | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.28 | -5.93 | 16.67 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.39 | -6.28 | 14.22 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.18 | -5.47 | 18.31 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.93 | -2.77 | 6.53 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.8516 | -17 | 4.66 | 10 |
| 2020s | -9.97 | -29.43 | -0.9578 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 70 Liechtenstein -1.16 compare
- 71 Iraq -1.55 compare
- 72 Kuwait -2.56 compare
- 74 Palestine, State of -26.56 compare
More economy & growth data for Sudan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.1 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual -28.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate -43.06 % change on previous year (2009)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1438 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2009)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 214.77 current US$ per person (2009)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate -29.17 % change on previous year (2009)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.3739 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2009)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 558.41 current LCU per person (2009)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0013 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp growth in Sudan?
- Gdp growth in Sudan was -13.96 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest gdp growth recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 18.31 in 1997.
- What is the lowest gdp growth recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.43 in 2023.
- How does Sudan rank for gdp growth?
- Sudan ranks 73rd out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp growth rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 399.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of GDP growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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