Gross capital formation in Sudan
Sudan: Gross capital formation was 441.77 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
441.77 million current US$
Change on year
down 69.2%
World rank
170th
of 187 countries
All-time high
13.40 billion current US$
in 2008
All-time low
120.33 million current US$
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 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Sudan stood at 441.77 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 69.2% on the previous year and down 93.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Sudan peaked at 13.40 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 120.33 million current US$, in 1960.
Sudan ranks 170th of 187 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Sudan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 120.33 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 178.35 million current US$ | +48.2% |
| 1962 | 199.60 million current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1963 | 180.93 million current US$ | -9.4% |
| 1964 | 184.95 million current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 1.19 billion current US$ | +542.1% |
| 1977 | 1.17 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1978 | 1.12 billion current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1979 | 1.20 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 960.00 million current US$ | -19.9% |
| 1981 | 1.59 billion current US$ | +65.9% |
| 1982 | 1.50 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1983 | 1.32 billion current US$ | -11.9% |
| 1984 | 1.38 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 859.37 million current US$ | -37.9% |
| 1986 | 1.15 billion current US$ | +33.6% |
| 1987 | 1.46 billion current US$ | +27.5% |
| 1988 | 1.32 billion current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1989 | 1.72 billion current US$ | +30.3% |
| 1990 | 3.51 billion current US$ | +103.9% |
| 1991 | 4.64 billion current US$ | +32.3% |
| 1992 | 869.84 million current US$ | -81.3% |
| 1993 | 1.35 billion current US$ | +55.2% |
| 1994 | 1.36 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 766.09 million current US$ | -43.8% |
| 1996 | 1.08 billion current US$ | +41.3% |
| 1997 | 1.05 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 1.15 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1999 | 1.10 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 3.05 billion current US$ | +176.1% |
| 2001 | 3.23 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 3.91 billion current US$ | +21.2% |
| 2003 | 4.71 billion current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2004 | 6.29 billion current US$ | +33.5% |
| 2005 | 7.46 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2006 | 10.36 billion current US$ | +38.9% |
| 2007 | 12.66 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 2008 | 13.40 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 11.52 billion current US$ | -14.0% |
| 2010 | 12.03 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 12.80 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 7.42 billion current US$ | -42.0% |
| 2013 | 7.40 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 7.45 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 6.63 billion current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2016 | 3.97 billion current US$ | -40.1% |
| 2017 | 4.45 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2018 | 3.23 billion current US$ | -27.3% |
| 2019 | 4.63 billion current US$ | +43.2% |
| 2020 | 1.56 billion current US$ | -66.2% |
| 2021 | 1.19 billion current US$ | -24.2% |
| 2022 | 1.13 billion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 866.91 million current US$ | -23.0% |
| 2024 | 1.43 billion current US$ | +65.4% |
| 2025 | 441.77 million current US$ | -69.2% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 441.77 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.35 billion current US$, 13% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 441.77 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.76 billion current US$, 9% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation in Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +542.1% | 184.95 million current US$ | 1.19 billion current US$ |
| 2000 | +176.1% | 1.10 billion current US$ | 3.05 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 172.83 million current US$ | 120.33 million current US$ | 199.60 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.17 billion current US$ | 1.12 billion current US$ | 1.20 billion current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 1.33 billion current US$ | 859.37 million current US$ | 1.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.69 billion current US$ | 766.09 million current US$ | 4.64 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.66 billion current US$ | 3.05 billion current US$ | 13.40 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.00 billion current US$ | 3.23 billion current US$ | 12.80 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.10 billion current US$ | 441.77 million current US$ | 1.56 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 167 East Timor 561.69 million current US$ compare
- 168 Cape Verde 532.06 million current US$ compare
- 169 Seychelles 446.64 million current US$ compare
- 171 Samoa 386.85 million current US$ compare
- 172 Lebanon 375.26 million current US$ compare
- 173 Syria 358.57 million current US$ 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 5.73 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Sudan?
- Gross capital formation in Sudan was 441.77 million current US$ 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 13.40 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 120.33 million current US$ in 1960.
- How does Sudan rank for gross capital formation?
- Sudan ranks 170th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.3%. 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 55 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data).
About this data
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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.