Sudan Population Pyramid (2026)
Sudan has a population of 53,282,719 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 29th-largest population in the world and 0.64% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 39.8% of the population and people aged 65 and over 3.5%, with 98.2 males for every 100 females.
Sudan Demographics
Sudan has 53.3 million people in 2026, up 355.6% from 11.7 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 1,363,509 (UN projection for 2026).
Under-15 share 39.8% — the 22nd-highest of 194 countries.
Median age 18.8 — the 25th-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Alpha — 31.9% (16,982,386)
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Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Sudan's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Sudan has 98.2 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 477,259 (0.9% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:26,402,730
- Percentage:49.6%
Female Statistics
- Population:26,879,989
- Percentage:50.4%
- Ratio Format:1:1.018
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Sudan indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 1,694,024 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,630,110 | 33.9 | 4.46 | estimate |
| 2022 | 1,656,075 | 33.5 | 4.38 | estimate |
| 2023 | 1,682,049 | 33.6 | 4.32 | estimate |
| 2024 | 1,664,612 | 33.0 | 4.26 | projection |
| 2025 | 1,656,421 | 32.1 | 4.19 | projection |
| 2026 | 1,694,024 | 31.8 | 4.13 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (1,694,024 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Sudan's median age is 18.8 years
Half the population is younger than 18.8 years, half is older — indicating a very young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 7,862,486 | 14.8% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 7,124,873 | 13.4% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 6,228,993 | 11.7% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 5,656,779 | 10.6% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 4,963,300 | 9.3% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 4,435,783 | 8.3% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 3,793,044 | 7.1% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 2,996,951 | 5.6% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 2,419,856 | 4.5% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 1,943,754 | 3.6% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 1,593,663 | 3.0% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 1,341,044 | 2.5% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 1,073,648 | 2.0% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 819,454 | 1.5% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 547,198 | 1.0% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 287,096 | 0.5% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 130,794 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 48,615 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 13,172 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 2,069 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 150 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 2 (high birth rate, falling death rate): 31.8 births and 6.2 deaths per 1,000, a natural increase of about 2.6% a year (births minus deaths, before migration). Read more about Stage 2 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Sudan Total Fertility Rate: 4.13 children per woman
Above the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.46 | 33.9 | |
| 2022 | 4.38 | 33.5 | ↓0.08 |
| 2023 | 4.32 | 33.6 | ↓0.06 |
| 2024 | 4.26 | 33.0 | ↓0.06 |
| 2025 | 4.19 | 32.1 | ↓0.07 |
| 2026 | 4.13 | 31.8 | ↓0.06 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Above global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 3.88
Sudan's total fertility rate is 4.13 children per woman in 2026 (high fertility), above the replacement level of 2.1. Sudan ranks 16 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the highest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −38.0% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Sudan's population has increased by 760.8%.
The median age has increased from 16.1 in 1950 to 18.8 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Sudan's Demographics
Sudan has an expansive population pyramid — a broad base of children that narrows steadily toward older ages.
Children under 15 make up 39.8% of the population and people aged 65 and over 3.5%.
The largest five-year age band is 0–4, at 14.8% of the population.
Demographic Analysis: Sudan's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
The working-age share is still rising, from 54.2% in 2016 to 56.7% in 2026 (dependency ratio 76.3).
Fertility Transition Stage
Sudan is in a period of high fertility, with a total fertility rate of 4.13 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Sudan's median age changed by +1.8 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 53,282,719 |
| Male Population | 26,402,730(49.6%) |
| Female Population | 26,879,989(50.4%) |
| Median Age | 18.8 years |
| Sex Ratio | 98.2 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 21,216,352(39.8%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 30,217,819(56.7%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 1,848,548(3.5%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 76.3 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 70.2 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 6.1 |
| Pyramid Type | Expansive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Sudan
How long the average person in Sudan is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Sudan is projected to grow to 85.2 million people by 2050 (+59.9% from 2026).
The median age rises from 18.8 in 2026 to 24.0 by 2050.
Sudan's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 45.9%, growing from 11.7 million in 1970 to 17.1 million by 1980.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 11.7M to 17.1M
- • Growth rate of 45.9% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 15.1 to 15.4 years (+0.3y)
- • 65+ share changed by −0.2 points; under-15 share by −0.7 points
How Does Sudan Compare to Its Neighbors?
Sudan has a younger population than Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia. Sudan has a smaller population than Egypt.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sudan
How does Sudan rank globally by population?
Sudan ranks 29th in the world by population with 53.3 million people as of 2026, representing 0.64% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Sudan's age structure reveal about its development?
Sudan's age structure — 39.8% under 15, 56.7% working-age (15–64) and 3.5% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 2 of the demographic transition, with an expansive population pyramid. The median age is 18.8 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Sudan?
Sudan has 76.3 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Sudan experiencing a demographic dividend?
Sudan is opening its demographic-dividend window. The working-age share is still rising, from 54.2% in 2016 to 56.7% in 2026 (dependency ratio 76.3). The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Sudan's population?
Sudan has more females than males, with 98.2 males per 100 females.
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Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Sudan Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/sudan
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