Sudan Population Live (2026)
The live population of Sudan, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Sudan has an estimated population of about 45.7 million people in 2026 — 0.55% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 31st largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Sudan's latest birth rate (33.1 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (6.6 per 1,000).
Is the population of Sudan growing?
Yes. Around 4,140 babies are born in Sudan every day — about 173 an hour — while around 826 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 3,315 people a day, or about 1.2 million a year: a growth rate of 2.65% before migration. At that pace the population would double in roughly 26 years. Sudan has the 4th fastest natural growth of the 72 countries we track.
A birth rate of 33.1 per 1,000 people is very high by global standards — close to double the world average of about 16.9 — and is typical of countries where families are large and the population is very young. It ranks 5th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
Migration also plays a role. Large numbers of people from Sudan live and work abroad, so the real population change can be a little smaller than the natural increase shown here. Our counter shows births minus deaths only.
Births and deaths in Sudan
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 2.9 | 0.6 | 2.3 |
| Per hour | 173 | 34 | 138 |
| Per day | 4,140 | 826 | 3,315 |
| Per week | 28,983 | 5,779 | 23,204 |
| Per year | 1,511,253 | 301,338 | 1,209,916 |
How crowded is Sudan?
With about 45.7 million people living on 1,861,484 km², Sudan has roughly 24.5 people per square kilometre. That is below the world average of about 61 per km², so there is more land per person than in crowded countries such as Bangladesh, the Netherlands or India.
Life expectancy in Sudan
A baby born in Sudan today can expect to live about 65.7 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is below the world average (66th of 72), mostly because more children die young and access to healthcare is more limited than in richer countries. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $687 per person (70th of 72), Sudan is a lower-income country. As incomes, education and access to healthcare rise, birth rates almost always fall — which is why the UN expects growth here to slow over the coming decades.
Sudan at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 45,657,202 | 31 |
| Births per day | 4,140 | 16 |
| Deaths per day | 826 | 33 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 33.1 | 5 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 6.6 | 45 |
| Natural growth rate | 2.65% / year | 4 |
| Life expectancy | 65.7 years | 66 |
| Population density | 24.5 / km² | 60 |
| GDP per person | $687 | 70 |
| Area | 1,861,484 km² | — |
| Capital | Khartoum | — |
| Languages | Arabic, English | — |
| Currency | Sudanese Pound (SDG) | — |
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How we calculate Sudan's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Sudan's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sudan in 2026?
The population of Sudan in 2026 is estimated at about 45.7 million people, which is around 0.55% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Sudan every day?
About 4,140 babies are born in Sudan every day — roughly 173 per hour, or 1.5 million per year — based on a birth rate of 33.1 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Sudan every day?
About 826 people die in Sudan every day — roughly 34 per hour, or 301,338 per year — based on a death rate of 6.6 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Sudan growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 3,315 people a day, a natural growth rate of 2.65% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Sudan?
Life expectancy at birth in Sudan is about 65.7 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Sudan population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Sudan's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.