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.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.5% | — |
| 1961 | 4.4% | -1.0% |
| 1962 | 4.4% | -1.1% |
| 1963 | 4.7% | +7.5% |
| 1964 | 5.0% | +6.6% |
| 1965 | 5.5% | +10.6% |
| 1966 | 7.4% | +33.8% |
| 1967 | 7.3% | -1.6% |
| 1968 | 7.2% | -0.9% |
| 1969 | 7.1% | -1.2% |
| 1970 | 6.8% | -4.8% |
| 1971 | 6.4% | -5.6% |
| 1972 | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| 1973 | 5.8% | -4.9% |
| 1974 | 6.0% | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 6.1% | +0.8% |
| 1976 | 5.8% | -5.5% |
| 1977 | 5.4% | -6.9% |
| 1978 | 5.7% | +6.4% |
| 1979 | 6.2% | +9.7% |
| 1980 | 6.8% | +8.8% |
| 1981 | 6.8% | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 6.6% | -3.1% |
| 1983 | 7.0% | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 7.7% | +10.1% |
| 1985 | 8.1% | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 8.2% | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 8.5% | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 8.3% | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 8.3% | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 8.3% | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 6.2% | -25.1% |
| 1992 | 5.7% | -8.7% |
| 1993 | 5.3% | -7.0% |
| 1994 | 5.2% | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 4.6% | -10.7% |
| 1996 | 8.9% | +91.6% |
| 1997 | 8.4% | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 8.5% | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 8.3% | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 8.3% | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 6.4% | -22.4% |
| 2002 | 6.4% | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 5.9% | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 5.6% | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 5.1% | -9.0% |
| 2006 | 4.5% | -10.5% |
| 2007 | 4.5% | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 4.5% | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 5.1% | +14.0% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 5.1% is below the median for low income countries, which is 7.0%, 74% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 5.1% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 61% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +91.6% | 4.6% | 8.9% |
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
- 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 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.