Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Sudan
Sudan: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP was 3.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
3.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 11.4%
World rank
20th
of 180 countries
All-time high
14.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2017
All-time low
1.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1991
Years of data
53
1970–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Sudan, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Sudan is 3.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 11.4% on the previous year and down 27.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Sudan peaked at 14.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, in 1991.
Sudan ranks 20th of 180 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Sudan, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 9.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 9.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1972 | 8.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 1973 | 6.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -19.7% |
| 1974 | 6.33 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 1975 | 5.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 1976 | 5.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1977 | 4.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 1978 | 4.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1979 | 4.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 1980 | 4.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1981 | 3.62 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.5% |
| 1982 | 4.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +31.7% |
| 1983 | 4.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1984 | 3.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -19.5% |
| 1985 | 4.71 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +32.4% |
| 1986 | 4.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 1987 | 3.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.4% |
| 1988 | 3.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.3% |
| 1989 | 2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -34.2% |
| 1990 | 1.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -32.8% |
| 1991 | 1.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 1992 | 7.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +537.5% |
| 1993 | 5.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -25.0% |
| 1994 | 3.96 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -26.6% |
| 1995 | 3.62 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 1996 | 5.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +56.9% |
| 1997 | 4.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 1998 | 5.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +10.4% |
| 1999 | 6.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +16.1% |
| 2000 | 5.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 2001 | 4.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -20.7% |
| 2002 | 4.06 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.9% |
| 2003 | 3.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 2004 | 2.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 2005 | 2.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 2.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 2.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -22.0% |
| 2008 | 2.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 2009 | 3.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +57.5% |
| 2010 | 3.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 4.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +31.3% |
| 2012 | 6.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +54.1% |
| 2013 | 4.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -35.5% |
| 2014 | 6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +35.6% |
| 2015 | 5.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 10.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +79.1% |
| 2017 | 14.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +34.4% |
| 2019 | 7.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -46.8% |
| 2020 | 8.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +11.4% |
| 2021 | 4.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -48.4% |
| 2022 | 2.87 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -34.0% |
| 2023 | 3.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +11.4% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 3.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 3.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +537.5% | 1.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 9.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 5.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 14.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 2020s | 4.71 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.87 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 8.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 17 Ukraine 3.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 18 Uzbekistan 3.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 19 Gambia 3.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 21 Thailand 3.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 22 Madagascar 3.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 23 Bangladesh 3.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 5.73 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Sudan?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Sudan was 3.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 14.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1991.
- How does Sudan rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Sudan ranks 20th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.