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%.
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.
Sudan GDP from 1980 to 2024
The total market value of goods and services produced annually in Sudan.
Data Source: International Monetary Fund
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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 | Nominal GDP | GDP per Capita | PPP per Capita | PPP GDP | GDP Growth | Current Account | Savings | Fiscal Balance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1980 | $ 9B 95M | $ 486.91 | $ 1,080.43 | $ 20B 183M | 2.5 % | -10.236 % | −74.81 % | 0 % | 18M 680K people |
1981 | $ 6B 530M | $ 339.39 | $ 1,220.80 | $ 23B 488M | 6.32 % | -20.994 % | 14.80 % | 0 % | 19M 240K people |
1982 | $ 4B 748M | $ 239.81 | $ 1,311.56 | $ 25B 969M | 4.127 % | -23.16 % | 105.63 % | 0 % | 19M 800K people |
1983 | $ 6B 485M | $ 318.51 | $ 1,305.42 | $ 26B 578M | -1.51 % | -10.992 % | 33.69 % | 0 % | 20M 360K people |
1984 | $ 7B 992M | $ 375.02 | $ 1,219.45 | $ 25B 988M | -5.629 % | -9.588 % | 69.23 % | 0 % | 21M 311K people |
1985 | $ 5B 547M | $ 253.18 | $ 1,216.12 | $ 26B 642M | -0.623 % | -14.866 % | −32.60 % | 0 % | 21M 908K people |
1986 | $ 7B 400M | $ 328.59 | $ 1,326.69 | $ 29B 879M | 9.933 % | -18.352 % | 13.12 % | 0 % | 22M 521K people |
1987 | $ 11B 964M | $ 516.78 | $ 1,407.99 | $ 32B 598M | 6.462 % | -13.381 % | 11.78 % | 0 % | 23M 152K people |
1988 | $ 9B 551M | $ 404.70 | $ 1,491.34 | $ 35B 196M | 4.292 % | -19.274 % | 11.37 % | 0 % | 23M 600K people |
1989 | $ 16B 853M | $ 696.39 | $ 1,532.90 | $ 37B 96M | 1.423 % | -12.135 % | 8.06 % | 0 % | 24M 200K people |
1990 | $ 2B 245M | $ 87.20 | $ 1,507.07 | $ 38B 807M | 0.838 % | -97.981 % | 9.90 % | -16.083 % | 25M 750K people |
1991 | $ 2B 528M | $ 95.29 | $ 1,618.46 | $ 42B 938M | 7.024 % | -98.889 % | 9.04 % | -25.695 % | 26M 530K people |
1992 | $ 3B 100M | $ 113.48 | $ 1,696.56 | $ 46B 350M | 5.541 % | -47.576 % | −32.78 % | -23.524 % | 27M 320K people |
1993 | $ 5B 246M | $ 186.51 | $ 1,733.15 | $ 48B 754M | 2.75 % | -26.842 % | −7.30 % | -7.453 % | 28M 130K people |
1994 | $ 5B 961M | $ 205.92 | $ 1,780.47 | $ 51B 545M | 3.514 % | -24.763 % | 0.81 % | -1.065 % | 28M 950K people |
1995 | $ 6B 694M | $ 239.51 | $ 2,049.66 | $ 57B 288M | 8.86 % | -22.041 % | 0.31 % | -2.461 % | 27M 950K people |
1996 | $ 8B 377M | $ 292.91 | $ 2,151.22 | $ 61B 525M | 5.465 % | -12.964 % | 26.04 % | -1.656 % | 28M 600K people |
1997 | $ 10B 241M | $ 350.72 | $ 2,273.18 | $ 66B 376M | 6.057 % | -10.725 % | 6.95 % | 0.036 % | 29M 200K people |
1998 | $ 10B 924M | $ 366.58 | $ 2,438.09 | $ 72B 655M | 8.242 % | -13.067 % | 4.93 % | 0.107 % | 29M 800K people |
1999 | $ 10B 714M | $ 352.44 | $ 2,526.44 | $ 76B 804M | 4.235 % | -7.16 % | 2.46 % | -0.052 % | 30M 400K people |
