Gross capital formation in Sudan
Sudan: Gross capital formation was 977.67 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
977.67 billion current LCU
Change on year
down 56.5%
World rank
67th
of 187 countries
All-time high
2.25 trillion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
41,900 current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
55
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Sudan, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Sudan stood at 977.67 billion current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 56.5% on the previous year and up 1,390.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Sudan peaked at 2.25 trillion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 41,900 current LCU, in 1960.
That places Sudan 67th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Sudan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 41,900 current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 62,100 current LCU | +48.2% |
| 1962 | 69,500 current LCU | +11.9% |
| 1963 | 63,000 current LCU | -9.4% |
| 1964 | 64,400 current LCU | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 413,500 current LCU | +542.1% |
| 1977 | 406,500 current LCU | -1.7% |
| 1978 | 422,500 current LCU | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 514,500 current LCU | +21.8% |
| 1980 | 480,000 current LCU | -6.7% |
| 1981 | 890,000 current LCU | +85.4% |
| 1982 | 1.43 million current LCU | +60.7% |
| 1983 | 1.72 million current LCU | +20.3% |
| 1984 | 1.80 million current LCU | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 1.98 million current LCU | +10.0% |
| 1986 | 2.87 million current LCU | +44.9% |
| 1987 | 4.39 million current LCU | +53.0% |
| 1988 | 5.95 million current LCU | +35.5% |
| 1989 | 7.75 million current LCU | +30.3% |
| 1990 | 15.80 million current LCU | +103.9% |
| 1991 | 32.30 million current LCU | +104.4% |
| 1992 | 84.75 million current LCU | +162.4% |
| 1993 | 215.05 million current LCU | +153.7% |
| 1994 | 394.80 million current LCU | +83.6% |
| 1995 | 445.00 million current LCU | +12.7% |
| 1996 | 1.35 billion current LCU | +204.4% |
| 1997 | 1.65 billion current LCU | +22.0% |
| 1998 | 2.31 billion current LCU | +39.9% |
| 1999 | 2.79 billion current LCU | +20.8% |
| 2000 | 7.84 billion current LCU | +181.1% |
| 2001 | 8.35 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 10.30 billion current LCU | +23.4% |
| 2003 | 12.30 billion current LCU | +19.5% |
| 2004 | 16.23 billion current LCU | +31.9% |
| 2005 | 18.18 billion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 2006 | 22.50 billion current LCU | +23.8% |
| 2007 | 25.53 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 2008 | 28.01 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 2009 | 29.96 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 34.88 billion current LCU | +16.4% |
| 2011 | 48.63 billion current LCU | +39.4% |
| 2012 | 44.54 billion current LCU | -8.4% |
| 2013 | 54.01 billion current LCU | +21.3% |
| 2014 | 66.29 billion current LCU | +22.7% |
| 2015 | 65.59 billion current LCU | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 59.51 billion current LCU | -9.3% |
| 2017 | 93.36 billion current LCU | +56.9% |
| 2018 | 131.46 billion current LCU | +40.8% |
| 2019 | 279.87 billion current LCU | +112.9% |
| 2020 | 235.28 billion current LCU | -15.9% |
| 2021 | 463.97 billion current LCU | +97.2% |
| 2022 | 626.36 billion current LCU | +35.0% |
| 2023 | 571.80 billion current LCU | -8.7% |
| 2024 | 2.25 trillion current LCU | +293.1% |
| 2025 | 977.67 billion current LCU | -56.5% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 977.67 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.76 trillion current LCU, 56% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 977.67 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.06 trillion current LCU, 92% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation in Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +542.1% | 64,400 current LCU | 413,500 current LCU |
| 2024 | +293.1% | 571.80 billion current LCU | 2.25 trillion current LCU |
| 1996 | +204.4% | 445.00 million current LCU | 1.35 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 60,180 current LCU | 41,900 current LCU | 69,500 current LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | 439,250 current LCU | 406,500 current LCU | 514,500 current LCU | 4 |
| 1980s | 2.93 million current LCU | 480,000 current LCU | 7.75 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 929.47 million current LCU | 15.80 million current LCU | 2.79 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.92 billion current LCU | 7.84 billion current LCU | 29.96 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 87.81 billion current LCU | 34.88 billion current LCU | 279.87 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 853.81 billion current LCU | 235.28 billion current LCU | 2.25 trillion current LCU | 6 |
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 gross capital formation in Sudan?
- Gross capital formation in Sudan was 977.67 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.25 trillion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 41,900 current LCU in 1960.
- How does Sudan rank for gross capital formation?
- Sudan ranks 67th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,390.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.