Gross fixed capital formation in Sudan
Sudan: Gross fixed capital formation was 441.77 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Sudan, 1976–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Sudan is 441.77 million current US$, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 50 years on record.
That represents a change of down 69.2% on the previous year and down 93.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Sudan peaked at 13.40 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 441.77 million current US$, in 2025.
Sudan ranks 168th of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Sudan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 967.84 million current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 913.25 million current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1978 | 878.26 million current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 928.54 million current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1980 | 960.00 million current US$ | +3.4% |
| 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 3.27 billion current US$, 13% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 441.77 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.33 billion current US$, 10% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation in Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +176.1% | 1.10 billion current US$ | 3.05 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 921.97 million current US$ | 878.26 million current US$ | 967.84 million 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
- 165 East Timor 503.86 million current US$ compare
- 166 Central African Republic 453.25 million current US$ compare
- 167 Seychelles 446.64 million current US$ compare
- 169 Lebanon 375.26 million current US$ compare
- 170 Samoa 370.66 million current US$ compare
- 171 San Marino 342.26 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$), annual growth rate 5.73 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Sudan?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Sudan was 441.77 million current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 13.40 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 441.77 million current US$ in 2025.
- How does Sudan rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Sudan ranks 168th 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 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.