Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Sudan
Sudan: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 8.8% in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Sudan, 1998–2016
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2016, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Sudan stood at 8.8%. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of down 14.9% on the previous year and down 38.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Sudan peaked at 799.0% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 8.8%, in 2016.
That places Sudan 153rd out of 157 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 717.7% | — |
| 1999 | 799.0% | +11.3% |
| 2009 | 14.3% | -98.2% |
| 2010 | 11.4% | -20.3% |
| 2011 | 11.3% | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 9.4% | -16.7% |
| 2013 | 10.3% | +9.2% |
| 2014 | 11.0% | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 10.3% | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 8.8% | -14.9% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 8.8% is below the median for low income countries, which is 13.1%, 67% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 8.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15.8%, 56% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 758.4% | 717.7% | 799.0% | 2 |
| 2000s | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 10.4% | 8.8% | 11.4% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 54.24 million BoP, current US$ (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0016 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.13 BoP, current US$ per person (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 548.20 million BoP, current US$ (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -4.41 % change on previous year (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0137 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 10.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 5.73 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is central government revenues as a share of gdp in Sudan?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Sudan was 8.8% in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 799.0% in 1999.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.8% in 2016.
- How does Sudan rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Sudan ranks 153rd out of 157 countries with data for 2016.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Central government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included. Grants excluded.