Sudan's GDP changed from approximately $9B 95M in 1980 to $26B 865M in 2024, showing an overall 195.4% sharply increased during the period.
The lowest GDP was recorded in 1990 at $2B 245M, and the highest in 2011 at $66B 447M.
Over the 44-year span, the GDP showed a overall increase with some decline trend, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5%.
For comparison, the average annual growth rate of Egypt was 6.3%, and that of South Sudan was -7.3%.
Sudan GDP from 1980 to 2024
The total market value of goods and services produced annually in Sudan.
Overview of Sudan's GDP (1980–2024)
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Sudan recorded a 195.4% sharply increased from 1980 to 2024.
The average GDP during this period was $26B 720M, and the median was $18B 137M.
GDP fluctuated within a range of $64B 202M, with a standard deviation of $21B 720M.
The average annual change was $1B 204M.
Highest and Lowest GDP Records
- Lowest GDP: 1990, $2B 245M
- Highest GDP: 2011, $66B 447M
- Most Recent GDP: 2024, $26B 865M
Notable Annual GDP Changes
- 2007: Significant increase in GDP
- 2012: Noticeable drop in GDP
Overall pattern: overall increase with some decline
Global Economic Events and Sudan's GDP
COVID-19 Pandemic (2020)
- Period: From 2019 to 2020
- GDP Change: $33B 586M → $34B 470M
- Outcome: increased
2008 Global Financial Crisis
- Period: From 2007 to 2009
- GDP Change: $59B 440M → $54B 812M
- Outcome: declined
2001 Dot-com Bubble Burst
- Period: From 2000 to 2001
- GDP Change: $13B 134M → $15B 716M
- Outcome: sharply increased
1998 Asian Financial Crisis
- Period: From 1997 to 1998
- GDP Change: $10B 241M → $10B 924M
- Outcome: increased
Key Economic Indicators of Sudan (1980–2024)
| year | GDP Growth | Nominal GDP | PPP GDP | GDP per Capita | PPP per Capita | Savings | Population | Current Account | Fiscal Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1980 | 2.5 % | $ 9B 95M | $ 20B 183M | $ 486.91 | $ 1,080.43 | −74.81 % | 18M 680K people | -10.236 % | 0 % |
1981 | 6.32 % | $ 6B 530M | $ 23B 488M | $ 339.39 | $ 1,220.80 | 14.80 % | 19M 240K people | -20.994 % | 0 % |
1982 | 4.127 % | $ 4B 748M | $ 25B 969M | $ 239.81 | $ 1,311.56 | 105.63 % | 19M 800K people | -23.16 % | 0 % |
1983 | -1.51 % | $ 6B 485M | $ 26B 578M | $ 318.51 | $ 1,305.42 | 33.69 % | 20M 360K people | -10.992 % | 0 % |
1984 | -5.629 % | $ 7B 992M | $ 25B 988M | $ 375.02 | $ 1,219.45 | 69.23 % | 21M 311K people | -9.588 % | 0 % |
1985 | -0.623 % | $ 5B 547M | $ 26B 642M | $ 253.18 | $ 1,216.12 | −32.60 % | 21M 908K people | -14.866 % | 0 % |
1986 | 9.933 % | $ 7B 400M | $ 29B 879M | $ 328.59 | $ 1,326.69 | 13.12 % | 22M 521K people | -18.352 % | 0 % |
1987 | 6.462 % | $ 11B 964M | $ 32B 598M | $ 516.78 | $ 1,407.99 | 11.78 % | 23M 152K people | -13.381 % | 0 % |
1988 | 4.292 % | $ 9B 551M | $ 35B 196M | $ 404.70 | $ 1,491.34 | 11.37 % | 23M 600K people | -19.274 % | 0 % |
1989 | 1.423 % | $ 16B 853M | $ 37B 96M | $ 696.39 | $ 1,532.90 | 8.06 % | 24M 200K people | -12.135 % | 0 % |
1990 | 0.838 % | $ 2B 245M | $ 38B 807M | $ 87.20 | $ 1,507.07 | 9.90 % | 25M 750K people | -97.981 % | -16.083 % |
1991 | 7.024 % | $ 2B 528M | $ 42B 938M | $ 95.29 | $ 1,618.46 | 9.04 % | 26M 530K people | -98.889 % | -25.695 % |
1992 | 5.541 % | $ 3B 100M | $ 46B 350M | $ 113.48 | $ 1,696.56 | −32.78 % | 27M 320K people | -47.576 % | -23.524 % |
1993 | 2.75 % | $ 5B 246M | $ 48B 754M | $ 186.51 | $ 1,733.15 | −7.30 % | 28M 130K people | -26.842 % | -7.453 % |
1994 | 3.514 % | $ 5B 961M | $ 51B 545M | $ 205.92 | $ 1,780.47 | 0.81 % | 28M 950K people | -24.763 % | -1.065 % |
1995 | 8.86 % | $ 6B 694M | $ 57B 288M | $ 239.51 | $ 2,049.66 | 0.31 % | 27M 950K people | -22.041 % | -2.461 % |
1996 | 5.465 % | $ 8B 377M | $ 61B 525M | $ 292.91 | $ 2,151.22 | 26.04 % | 28M 600K people | -12.964 % | -1.656 % |
1997 | 6.057 % | $ 10B 241M | $ 66B 376M | $ 350.72 | $ 2,273.18 | 6.95 % | 29M 200K people | -10.725 % | 0.036 % |
1998 | 8.242 % | $ 10B 924M | $ 72B 655M | $ 366.58 | $ 2,438.09 | 4.93 % | 29M 800K people | -13.067 % | 0.107 % |
1999 | 4.235 % | $ 10B 714M | $ 76B 804M | $ 352.44 | $ 2,526.44 | 2.46 % | 30M 400K people | -7.16 % | -0.052 % |