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Sudan Population Pyramid 2012

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2012
Population: 36,923,178

Year

-5 -1   2012  +1 +5

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Summary

Sudan in 2012

In 2012, Sudan had a total population of 36,923,178 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 26.3%, up from 29,228,727 in 2002.

With a median age of 17.5 years, Sudan had a youth dependency ratio of 84.3 and an old-age dependency ratio of 4.9 per 100 people of working age. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #35 of 201 by population Ranks #185 of 201 by median age Ranks #58 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Sudan
Population
36,923,178
Median age
17.5
0-14 %
44.5%
65+ %
2.6%
Child dependency
84.3
Old-age dependency
4.9
Region
AFRICA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
85,206,383
Population 2100
136,890,755
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 4.32

The fertility rate of Sudan was 4.32 births per woman in 2023, above the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
4050607080
19602023 · 66.3

Life expectancy at birth was 66.3 years in 2023: 69.6 for women and 63.3 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from Sudan
Where immigrants come from (2024)

2,344,685 immigrants live in Sudan, 4.6% of the population.

South Sudan1,507,976
Eritrea384,053
Chad179,139
Ethiopia121,969
Central African Republic45,125
Where emigrants live (2024)

3,786,603 people born in Sudan live in other countries.

Chad1,071,034
Saudi Arabia895,646
South Sudan608,817
Egypt500,000
Uganda141,990
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Sudan compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Sudan 36,923,178 17.5
Algeria 37,646,166 26.8
Morocco 33,355,242 26.4
Tunisia 11,009,647 29.5
Libya 6,179,328 25.7
Frequently asked questions about Sudan's population
What was the population of Sudan in 2012?
In 2012, Sudan's population was 36,923,178.
Is Sudan's population growing or shrinking?
Sudan's population grew 26.3% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 85,206,383 by 2050.
What is the median age in Sudan?
The median age in Sudan is 17.5 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Sudan's population is over 65 or under 15?
2.6% of Sudan's population is 65 or older, and 44.5% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Sudan have?
Sudan has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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