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Sudanese Scorecard

Country profile

Sudan is located in Northeast Africa, featuring vast deserts and the fertile banks of the Nile, with a long history that includes ancient Nubian kingdoms and Islamic culture. It has a population of 50.0 million, a population growth rate of 1.33%, and a median age of 18.28 years.

Its history is marked by periods of both unity and division, with influences from various civilizations contributing to a complex cultural landscape.

Today, Sudan is working toward peace and reconstruction while drawing on its historical legacy and rich traditions in storytelling, music, and art.

Its capital city is Khartoum.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Sudan worsened by 18.3% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Sudan improved by 31.8% from 2021 to 2022

Inflation Rate in Sudan improved by 61.3% from 2021 to 2022

Income Inequality in Sudan improved by 3.4% from 2009 to 2014

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Sudan improved by 1.0% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Sudan improved by 2.7% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Sudan worsened by 3.9% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Sudan improved by 1.3% from 2020 to 2021

Freedom in the World in Sudan worsened by 66.7% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Sudan worsened by 11.7% from 2011 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Sudan worsened by 9.1% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Sudan worsened by 6.4% from 2022 to 2023

Government Effectiveness in Sudan worsened by 17.2% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Sudan worsened by 18.8% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Sudan worsened by 32.9% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Sudan worsened by 7.4% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Sudan improved by 2.4% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Sudan improved by 11.7% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Sudan worsened by 2.6% from 2020 to 2021