Sudan
Africa · Northern Africa
Ongoing civil war since 2023 and a humanitarian crisis; ancient Nubian heritage.
At a Glance
📈Sudan's Human Development Index
0.516
Low human development#168 of 191 countries worldwide, #33 of 54 in Africa.
Higher than 12% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Sudan
Sudan is a vast Northeast African country with more ancient pyramids than Egypt, the remarkable ruins of the Nubian kingdoms of Meroe and Kerma, and a northern Nile Valley culture of extraordinary depth and quietness. The Sudanese are widely regarded as among the most hospitable people in Africa, and the old towns of Omdurman and Kassala have a character entirely their own. It is an unusual and deeply memorable destination for experienced African travellers.
- Has more ancient pyramids than Egypt — the Nubian pyramids number over 200.
- The Nile's two tributaries — Blue and White — meet in Khartoum.
Quick Facts
Capital
Khartoum
Languages
Arabic, English
Currency
ج.س SDG
Area
1.87M km²
Nomad Hub
GDP / Capita
$1K
PPP / Capita
$2K
Inflation
138.8%
Unemployment
7.5%
GNI / Capita
$900
FDI Inflows
1.4%
Price Level Index
36th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1990
0.322 → 0.516 (+0.194)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 33 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Sudan's Human Development Index?
Sudan's Human Development Index is 0.516 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #168 of 191 countries.
Is Sudan safe?
Sudan scores 3.19 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #159 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
What is life expectancy in Sudan?
Life expectancy at birth in Sudan is 66.5 yrs (World Bank), ranked #159 of 195 countries.