Historical gov spending gdp in Sudan
Sudan: Historical gov spending gdp was 6.39 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.39
Change on year
down 22.3%
World rank
150th
of 151 countries
All-time high
50.42
in 1992
All-time low
6.39
in 2024
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Historical gov spending gdp in Sudan, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for historical gov spending gdp in Sudan is 6.39, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is down 22.3% on the previous year and down 52.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, historical gov spending gdp in Sudan peaked at 50.42 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 6.39, in 2024.
Sudan ranks 150th of 151 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Historical gov spending gdp in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30.96 | — |
| 1991 | 45.7 | +47.6% |
| 1992 | 50.42 | +10.3% |
| 1993 | 23.69 | -53.0% |
| 1994 | 19.55 | -17.5% |
| 1995 | 12.88 | -34.1% |
| 1996 | 9.31 | -27.7% |
| 1997 | 7.38 | -20.7% |
| 1998 | 7.79 | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 8.4 | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 10.36 | +23.4% |
| 2001 | 9.87 | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 10.54 | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 12.54 | +19.0% |
| 2004 | 16.51 | +31.6% |
| 2005 | 19.75 | +19.6% |
| 2006 | 18.82 | -4.7% |
| 2007 | 19.58 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 19.71 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 18.75 | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 17.35 | -7.5% |
| 2011 | 18.23 | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 16.48 | -9.6% |
| 2013 | 15.32 | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 13.51 | -11.8% |
| 2015 | 12.38 | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 9.98 | -19.4% |
| 2017 | 12.81 | +28.4% |
| 2018 | 16.83 | +31.4% |
| 2019 | 18.68 | +11.0% |
| 2020 | 10.9 | -41.7% |
| 2021 | 9.84 | -9.7% |
| 2022 | 17.87 | +81.7% |
| 2023 | 8.23 | -54.0% |
| 2024 | 6.39 | -22.3% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 6.39 is below the median for low income countries, which is 18.75, 34% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 6.39 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 20.56, 31% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.61 | 7.38 | 50.42 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.64 | 9.87 | 19.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.16 | 9.98 | 18.68 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.64 | 6.39 | 17.87 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
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 historical gov spending gdp in Sudan?
- Historical gov spending gdp in Sudan was 6.39 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest historical gov spending gdp recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 50.42 in 1992.
- What is the lowest historical gov spending gdp recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.39 in 2024.
- How does Sudan rank for historical gov spending gdp?
- Sudan ranks 150th out of 151 countries with data for 2024.
- Is historical gov spending gdp rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Historical gov spending gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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