Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Sudan
Sudan: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 5.1% in 2009. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Sudan, 1960–2009
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Sudan is 5.1%, measured in 2009.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.0% on the previous year and down 38.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Sudan peaked at 8.9% in 1996 and was at its lowest, 4.4%, in 1962.
That places Sudan 155th out of 202 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 50 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.8% | 4.4% | 7.4% | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.0% | 5.4% | 6.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.6% | 6.6% | 8.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.0% | 4.6% | 8.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.6% | 4.5% | 8.3% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More economy & growth data for Sudan
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -0.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 138.8% (2022)
- GDP per capita 582.11 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 30.07 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 582.11 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 2,213 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 3.33 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.50 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 19.30 billion current LCU (2009)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 7.42 billion current US$ (2009)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Sudan?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Sudan was 5.1% in 2009, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 8.9% in 1996.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.4% in 1962.
- How does Sudan rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Sudan ranks 155th out of 202 countries with data for 2009.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.