Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) in Sudan
Sudan: Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) was 977.67 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Sudan, 1976–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Sudan stood at 977.67 billion current LCU.
The figure is down 56.5% on the previous year and up 1,390.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Sudan peaked at 2.25 trillion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 318,000 current LCU, in 1977.
Sudan ranks 66th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 337,000 current LCU | — |
| 1977 | 318,000 current LCU | -5.6% |
| 1978 | 331,500 current LCU | +4.2% |
| 1979 | 398,500 current LCU | +20.2% |
| 1980 | 480,000 current LCU | +20.5% |
| 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 2.34 trillion current LCU, 42% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 977.67 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.15 trillion current LCU, 85% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 346,250 current LCU | 318,000 current LCU | 398,500 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0175 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 20.38 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.1146 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0128 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 14.88 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0143 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Sudan?
- Gross fixed 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 fixed capital formation recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.25 trillion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 318,000 current LCU in 1977.
- How does Sudan rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Sudan ranks 66th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed 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 fixed capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. 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.