Population of Sudan 2026
52٬032٬077
Population now (estimate)
1٬886٬068
Area (km²)
28
Density (per km²)
2.6%
Annual growth rate
52٬032٬077
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
Population pyramid — Sudan
Aggregated age bands from the World Bank; sex split approximated by the overall female ratio.
The population of Sudan in 2026 is about 52,032,077 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 2.6%.
Sudan covers about 1,886,068 km², with Khartoum as its capital, giving a population density of around 28 people per km².
Sudan is among the most populous countries in its region, with tens of millions of inhabitants. Its population growth is among the fastest, driven by high fertility rates, placing growing pressure on services and infrastructure.
ثالث أكبر دولة عربية مساحةً بعد الجزائر. تقديرات السكان غير مؤكدة بسبب النزاع والنزوح، وينبغي التعامل مع الرقم بحذر وتحديثه دورياً.