Gross savings (current US$) in Sudan
Sudan: Gross savings (current US$) was 291.90 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings in Sudan, 1977–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 291.90 million current US$ for gross savings in 2025.
The figure is down 76.8% on the previous year and down 93.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in Sudan peaked at 22.52 billion current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, -384.26 million current US$, in 1991.
That places Sudan 162nd out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross savings (current US$) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 628.86 million current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 551.55 million current US$ | -12.3% |
| 1979 | 436.87 million current US$ | -20.8% |
| 1980 | 366.19 million current US$ | -16.2% |
| 1981 | 497.43 million current US$ | +35.8% |
| 1982 | 344.31 million current US$ | -30.8% |
| 1983 | 408.30 million current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1984 | -56.38 million current US$ | -113.8% |
| 1985 | 366.44 million current US$ | -749.9% |
| 1986 | 1.11 billion current US$ | +202.7% |
| 1987 | 1.11 billion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 1.30 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1989 | 1.43 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1990 | 693.53 million current US$ | -51.5% |
| 1991 | -384.26 million current US$ | -155.4% |
| 1992 | 268.44 million current US$ | -169.9% |
| 1993 | 272.58 million current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 739.34 million current US$ | +171.2% |
| 1995 | 433.89 million current US$ | -41.3% |
| 1996 | 65.55 million current US$ | -84.9% |
| 1997 | 830.18 million current US$ | +1166.5% |
| 1998 | 955.61 million current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1999 | 706.57 million current US$ | -26.1% |
| 2000 | 2.21 billion current US$ | +212.9% |
| 2001 | 4.50 billion current US$ | +103.6% |
| 2002 | 5.68 billion current US$ | +26.1% |
| 2003 | 6.81 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2004 | 9.85 billion current US$ | +44.6% |
| 2005 | 12.41 billion current US$ | +26.0% |
| 2006 | 14.67 billion current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2007 | 22.52 billion current US$ | +53.5% |
| 2008 | 21.87 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 12.26 billion current US$ | -43.9% |
| 2010 | 16.57 billion current US$ | +35.1% |
| 2011 | 15.83 billion current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 3.75 billion current US$ | -76.3% |
| 2013 | 4.27 billion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2014 | 4.45 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 4.19 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 4.06 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 3.89 billion current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2018 | -379.23 million current US$ | -109.8% |
| 2019 | 1.65 billion current US$ | -536.0% |
| 2020 | 1.26 billion current US$ | -24.0% |
| 2021 | 2.30 billion current US$ | +83.0% |
| 2022 | 2.58 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2023 | 3.16 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2024 | 1.26 billion current US$ | -60.2% |
| 2025 | 291.90 million current US$ | -76.8% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 291.90 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.39 billion current US$, 21% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 291.90 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.44 billion current US$, 8% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross savings (current US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +1166.5% | 65.55 million current US$ | 830.18 million current US$ |
| 1985 | +749.9% | -56.38 million current US$ | 366.44 million current US$ |
| 2019 | +536.0% | -379.23 million current US$ | 1.65 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 539.09 million current US$ | 436.87 million current US$ | 628.86 million current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 688.05 million current US$ | -56.38 million current US$ | 1.43 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 458.14 million current US$ | -384.26 million current US$ | 955.61 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.28 billion current US$ | 2.21 billion current US$ | 22.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.83 billion current US$ | -379.23 million current US$ | 16.57 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.81 billion current US$ | 291.90 million current US$ | 3.16 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Sudan
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -9.17 % change on previous year (2019)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross savings in Sudan?
- Gross savings in Sudan was 291.90 million current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross savings recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 22.52 billion current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -384.26 million current US$ in 1991.
- How does Sudan rank for gross savings?
- Sudan ranks 162nd out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.0%. 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 savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. 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.