What is the population of Republic of the Sudan?

The population of Republic of the Sudan is 51,662,000.

Where is Republic of the Sudan located?

Republic of the Sudan is located at latitude 16.0000000 and longitude 30.0000000.

What is the area of Republic of the Sudan?

The area of Republic of the Sudan is 1886068 km².

What time zone is Republic of the Sudan in?

Republic of the Sudan is in the Africa/Khartoum time zone.

How has the population of Republic of the Sudan changed?

The population of Republic of the Sudan has increased from 7,544,491 (1960) to 51,662,000 (2026), a change of 584.8%.

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Sudan: Located in Northeast Africa, this nation is the third-largest on the continent by area.

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Khartoum

Population 5,345,000

Quick Facts about Republic of the Sudan

Population	51,662,000
Country	Sudan
Different from	Sedan, Sudanese Republic
Area	1886068 km²
Official name	Sudan, la République du Soudan, جمهورية السودان
Continent	Africa
Easternmost point	Point(38.58327627 18.02260896)
Northernmost point	Point(31.47 22.2)
Latitude & Longitude	16.0000,30.0000
Legislative body	National Legislature
Official language	Arabic, English
Capital	Khartoum
Establishment	January 01, 1956 (70 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC+03:00, UTC+02:00
Local time	19:01:02 (18th April 2026)

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Geography

Republic of the Sudan is located at 16°0'0"N 30°0'0"E (16.0000000, 30.0000000). It has 9 neighbors: Kenya, Congo Kinshasa, Uganda, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt, Chad and South Sudan.

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The largest city of Republic of the Sudan is Khartoum with a population of 5,345,000. Other cities include, Omdurman population 2,805,396, El Obeid population 418,280, Wad Medani population 332,714 and Malakal population 160,765. See all Republic of the Sudan cities & populated places.

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Republic of the Sudan has 9 neighbours.

Republic of Kenya Located in East Africa, this nation is characterized by its diverse landscapes, including the Great Rift Valley, savannahs, and a coastline on the Indian Ocean.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Located in Central Africa, this country is the second-largest on the continent by area, with a population exceeding 112 million.
Republic of Uganda Located in East Africa, Uganda is a landlocked country known for its diverse landscapes, including the Rwenzori Mountains and Lake Victoria.
Central African Republic This landlocked nation in Central Africa is characterized by its vast savannas and dense forests.
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Located in the Horn of Africa, this landlocked nation is the second-most populous country on the continent.
State of Eritrea This East African nation is situated along the Red Sea, bordering Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti.
Arab Republic of Egypt Located in northeastern Africa, this transcontinental country spans the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia, via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula.
Republic of Chad Located in north-central Africa, this landlocked nation is characterized by its diverse landscapes, from the Sahara Desert in the north to the fertile Sahelian belt in the south.
South Sudan Located in East-Central Africa, this landlocked nation is known for its vast swamps of the Sudd, and the White Nile flowing through it.

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Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1960	7,544,491	-	(Worldbank)
1961	7,769,482	2.9%	(Worldbank)
1962	8,004,121	2.93%	(Worldbank)
1963	8,248,812	2.97%	(Worldbank)
1964	8,503,994	3%	(Worldbank)
1965	8,770,097	3.03%	(Worldbank)
1966	9,047,798	3.07%	(Worldbank)
1967	9,337,657	3.1%	(Worldbank)
1968	9,639,840	3.13%	(Worldbank)
1969	9,954,410	3.16%	(Worldbank)
1970	10,281,700	3.18%	(Worldbank)
1971	10,621,472	3.2%	(Worldbank)
1972	10,974,622	3.22%	(Worldbank)
1973	11,343,926	3.26%	(Worldbank)
1974	11,732,958	3.32%	(Worldbank)
1975	12,144,135	3.39%	(Worldbank)
1976	12,578,407	3.45%	(Worldbank)
1977	13,034,625	3.5%	(Worldbank)
1978	13,510,421	3.52%	(Worldbank)
1979	14,002,303	3.51%	(Worldbank)
1980	14,507,468	3.48%	(Worldbank)
1981	15,027,248	3.46%	(Worldbank)
1982	15,562,125	3.44%	(Worldbank)
1983	16,107,620	3.39%	(Worldbank)
1984	16,657,959	3.3%	(Worldbank)
1985	17,210,187	3.21%	(Worldbank)
1986	17,757,491	3.08%	(Worldbank)
1987	18,303,435	2.98%	(Worldbank)
1988	18,867,560	2.99%	(Worldbank)
1989	19,476,647	3.13%	(Worldbank)
1990	20,147,590	3.33%	(Worldbank)
1991	20,891,441	3.56%	(Worldbank)
1992	21,696,244	3.71%	(Worldbank)
1993	22,527,834	3.69%	(Worldbank)
1994	23,338,464	3.47%	(Worldbank)
1995	24,094,747	3.14%	(Worldbank)
1996	24,782,383	2.77%	(Worldbank)
1997	25,413,917	2.48%	(Worldbank)
1998	26,015,521	2.31%	(Worldbank)
1999	26,626,520	2.29%	(Worldbank)
2000	27,275,015	2.38%	(Worldbank)
2001	27,971,082	2.49%	(Worldbank)
2002	28,704,778	2.56%	(Worldbank)
2003	29,460,519	2.57%	(Worldbank)
2004	30,214,193	2.49%	(Worldbank)
2005	30,949,516	2.38%	(Worldbank)
2006	31,661,823	2.25%	(Worldbank)
2007	32,360,621	2.16%	(Worldbank)
2008	30,894,000	-4.75%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2009	33,783,788	8.55%	(Worldbank)
2010	34,545,013	2.2%	(Worldbank)
2011	35,349,681	2.28%	(Worldbank)
2012	36,193,783	2.33%	(Worldbank)
2013	37,072,550	2.37%	(Worldbank)
2014	37,977,655	2.38%	(Worldbank)
2015	40,235,000	5.61%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2016	39,847,440	-0.97%	(Worldbank)
2017	40,533,330	1.69%	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
2018	41,801,533	3.03%	(Worldbank)
2019	42,813,238	2.36%	(Worldbank)
2026	51,662,000	17.13%

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