Sudan

All demographic indicators on this page are based on UN mid 2025 estimates unless stated otherwise.

Sudan population (live estimate)

Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.

51,662,000

Annual growth: 3.147%.

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Official population estimates

World population
51,662,000
Median age
18.5
Population growth rate (%)
3.147 ▲ Population is growing

This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).

Key Facts

  • Capital: Al-Kharṭūm (Khartoum)
  • Official language: English
  • Region: Northern Africa
  • Continent: Africa
Languages
Languages and linguistic groups
Religions
Religious composition
Cities
Major cities and urban areas
Administrative divisions
States
Population
Population structure and dynamics

Languages

A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.

Official language
Arabic, English
Minority language
5
Working / administrative language
1

Sudan has over 70 languages, with Sudanese Arabic as the dominant lingua franca. Modern Standard Arabic is used in formal contexts. Other significant languages include Beja, Nubian languages, Fur, Dinka, Nuer, and Zaghawa.

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Religions

A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.

Dominant religion
Islam
Largest share
98.9%
Number of religions
7

The population is concentrated along the Nile and major cities such as Khartoum. Ethnolinguistic diversity is greatest in conflict-affected western and southern regions.

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Cities

A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.

Largest city
Al-Kharṭūm (Khartoum)
Number of cities
105

The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.

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