Sudan’s 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan is estimated to cost US$8.6 billion as displacement and conflict strain services across the country. An OCHA estimate put internal displacement at 7.1 million people as of April 2025, and UNHCR reported 3.8 million refugees hosted in neighboring countries in 2025. The same crisis conditions also feed food insecurity, school closures, and worsening public health burdens.
Key Takeaways
- US$8.6 billion is the estimated total cost of the 2025 Sudan Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP total appeal/cost)
- The World Bank estimated Sudan’s GDP contracted by 18.0% in 2023 (World Development Indicators / macro contraction estimate)
- Sudan’s merchandise imports were US$10.8 billion in 2023 (UN Comtrade / ITC Trade Map derived reporting)
- 7.1 million people were internally displaced in Sudan as of April 2025: July 2026 (OCHA IDP estimate)
- 3.8 million Sudanese refugees were hosted in neighboring countries as of 2025 (UNHCR regional update)
- 26,000+ people reportedly died due to violence and related causes during Sudan’s conflict (UN source figure cited in 2024–2025 reporting)
- As of 2024, Sudan’s primary export commodity was crude petroleum, representing 44% of export value (UN Comtrade/ITC Trade Map composition)
- Sudan produced about 67,000 barrels per day of oil in 2023 (EIA country oil production estimate)
- Sudan flared 25 billion cubic meters of gas equivalent per year (World Bank/Global Gas Flaring Reduction partnership dataset indicator, 2023 latest)
- Sudan’s fixed-line teledensity was 1.2 per 100 people in 2022 (ITU fixed telephone subscriptions indicator)
- Sudan had 71.7% of population without access to electricity in 2022 (World Bank electricity access indicator: EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS complement)
- Sudan had 31.2% of the population using at least basic sanitation services in 2022 (WHO/World Bank JME/World Bank sanitation indicator)
- Sudan’s maternal mortality ratio was about 295 deaths per 100,000 live births (WHO/UNICEF/UNFPA/World Bank maternal mortality estimate)
- Sudan’s tuberculosis incidence was 353 per 100,000 people in 2022 (WHO TB burden estimate)
- Sudan had 33,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases cumulatively by 2024 (WHO COVID-19 dashboard indicator for Sudan)
Sudan faces immense humanitarian strain in 2025, with billions needed as millions suffer displacement, hunger, and fragile services.
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Economic & Trade10 stats
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US$8.6 billion is the estimated total cost of the 2025 Sudan Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP total appeal/cost)
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The World Bank estimated Sudan’s GDP contracted by 18.0% in 2023 (World Development Indicators / macro contraction estimate)
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Sudan’s merchandise imports were US$10.8 billion in 2023 (UN Comtrade / ITC Trade Map derived reporting)
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Sudan had an estimated 12% of exports accounted for by oil products in 2022 (UNCTADstat export composition indicator)
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Sudan’s inflation rate was 223.0% in 2022 (IMF World Economic Outlook / macroeconomic indicators)
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Sudan ranked 166th out of 180 countries in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency International CPI score ranking)
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Sudan received US$2.0 billion in FDI inflows in 2022 (UNCTAD World Investment Report country data)
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Sudan was classified as an “upper-middle-income” economy in the World Bank Atlas system threshold for 2023–2024 (World Bank income classification table)
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Sudan’s external debt was about US$60.0 billion in 2022 (World Bank International Debt Statistics indicator)
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Sudan’s real GDP growth rate was -6.1% in 2023 (IMF WEO GDP growth indicator)
Interpretation
Economic & Trade Interpretation
Under Economic and Trade conditions, Sudan’s economy is under severe pressure as GDP contracted by 18.0% in 2023 and inflation soared to 223.0% in 2022, even while merchandise imports reached US$10.8 billion and exports remained heavily tilted toward oil products with 12% accounted for by oil in 2022.
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Humanitarian Indicators7 stats
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7.1 million people were internally displaced in Sudan as of April 2025 (OCHA IDP estimate)
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3.8 million Sudanese refugees were hosted in neighboring countries as of 2025 (UNHCR regional update)
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26,000+ people reportedly died due to violence and related causes during Sudan’s conflict (UN source figure cited in 2024–2025 reporting)
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6.7 million children in Sudan are affected by conflict and displacement (UNICEF estimate, 2024–2025 programming)
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13.0% of births in Sudan are estimated to occur to adolescent girls aged 15–19 (WHO/UNICEF/UNFPA child marriage & adolescent birth reporting indicator)
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34.0% of the population in Sudan is estimated to be undernourished (FAO/SOFI indicator for Sudan)
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1,000+ schools are reported to have been damaged or closed due to the conflict (UNICEF education impact reporting figure)
Interpretation
Humanitarian Indicators Interpretation
With 7.1 million people internally displaced and 6.7 million children affected by conflict and displacement as of 2024 to 2025, Sudan’s humanitarian situation is expanding quickly and underscores the urgent need for large-scale protection and assistance.
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Environment & Energy8 stats
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As of 2024, Sudan’s primary export commodity was crude petroleum, representing 44% of export value (UN Comtrade/ITC Trade Map composition)
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Sudan produced about 67,000 barrels per day of oil in 2023 (EIA country oil production estimate)
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Sudan flared 25 billion cubic meters of gas equivalent per year (World Bank/Global Gas Flaring Reduction partnership dataset indicator, 2023 latest)
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Sudan’s renewable electricity generation share was about 7% of total generation in 2022 (Energy Institute/Ember power dataset indicator)
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Sudan’s agricultural land share was 49.6% of total land area in 2021 (FAO land use indicator)
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Sudan’s drought exposure index was 0.66 (WRI Aqueduct water risk indicator—drought severity/exposure, normalized score)
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Sudan had 15.6 metric tons of CO2 emissions per capita in 2022 (World Bank CO2 per capita indicator)
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Sudan’s forest area was 23.2 million hectares in 2020 (FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment / FAOSTAT forest area)
Interpretation
Environment & Energy Interpretation
Sudan’s Environment and Energy picture is shaped by heavy fossil fuel dependence, with crude petroleum driving 44% of export value and oil output reaching about 67,000 barrels per day, alongside limited clean power as renewables supplied only about 7% of electricity generation in 2022 and high emissions from gas flaring at around 25 billion cubic meters of gas equivalent per year.
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Tech & Connectivity5 stats
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Sudan’s fixed-line teledensity was 1.2 per 100 people in 2022 (ITU fixed telephone subscriptions indicator)
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Sudan had 71.7% of population without access to electricity in 2022 (World Bank electricity access indicator: EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS complement)
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Sudan had 31.2% of the population using at least basic sanitation services in 2022 (WHO/World Bank JME/World Bank sanitation indicator)
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Sudan had 37.9% of the population using safely managed drinking water services in 2022 (World Bank/WHO JMP proxy indicator)
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Sudan’s electricity generation was about 5.0 billion kWh in 2021 (IEA electricity generation indicator via Energy Institute/World Energy data portal)
Interpretation
Tech & Connectivity Interpretation
Sudan’s tech and connectivity challenge is stark, with only 1.2 fixed phone subscriptions per 100 people in 2022 while electricity access remains low at 28.3% and only 37.9% of people have safely managed drinking water, underscoring how limited infrastructure constrains broader connectivity.
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Demographics & Health3 stats
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Sudan’s maternal mortality ratio was about 295 deaths per 100,000 live births (WHO/UNICEF/UNFPA/World Bank maternal mortality estimate)
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Sudan’s tuberculosis incidence was 353 per 100,000 people in 2022 (WHO TB burden estimate)
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Sudan had 33,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases cumulatively by 2024 (WHO COVID-19 dashboard indicator for Sudan)
Interpretation
Demographics & Health Interpretation
Sudan’s Demographics and Health profile shows serious ongoing health challenges, with a maternal mortality ratio of about 295 deaths per 100,000 live births alongside high tuberculosis incidence of 353 per 100,000 in 2022 and 33,000 cumulative confirmed COVID-19 cases by 2024.
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Governance & Security6 stats
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Sudan ranked 131st out of 180 in 2023 in the World Press Freedom Index (Reporters Without Borders)
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Sudan received 7 points out of 100 on the 2024 Freedom in the World index (Freedom House)
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Sudan had 24.0% of births registered (birth registration rate indicator) in 2022 (UNICEF/ID registration dataset)
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Sudan had 38% of adults without an account at a financial institution in 2021 (Global Findex database)
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Sudan is assessed at a 4.0/10 in the Open Data Inventory index (World Wide Web Foundation Open Data Barometer score, latest available)
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Sudan spent 0.8% of GDP on health in 2021 (WHO Global Health Expenditure Database indicator)
Interpretation
Governance & Security Interpretation
On the governance and security front, Sudan shows pervasive constraints, with press freedom ranking as low as 131 out of 180 in 2023 and Freedom House scoring it at just 7 out of 100 in 2024, alongside weak enabling systems such as only 24.0% of births registered and 38% of adults unbanked in 2021.
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Labor & Demographics1 stats
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48.7% of Sudan’s labor force is in agriculture (share of employment in agriculture, 2023)
Interpretation
Labor & Demographics Interpretation
With 48.7% of Sudan’s labor force working in agriculture in 2023, the country’s labor market is heavily centered on agriculture, underscoring a strong demographic dependence on the farming sector.
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Health & Nutrition1 stats
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25.0% of Sudan’s population is food insecure (share, latest available estimate)
Interpretation
Health & Nutrition Interpretation
About 25.0% of Sudan’s population is food insecure, a key Health and Nutrition warning sign that suggests a substantial share of people may struggle to reliably meet basic dietary needs.
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Humanitarian & Aid4 stats
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US$1.5 billion in new funding was reported as pledged for Sudan in 2024 (humanitarian funding commitments)
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US$3.0 billion was the total Sudan HRP appeal for 2024 (total funding requirement)
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14.9 million people in Sudan were in need of humanitarian assistance in 2024 (people in need estimate)
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4.1 million people were reached by humanitarian assistance in Sudan in 2024 (people reached, cumulative)
Interpretation
Humanitarian & Aid Interpretation
In 2024, Sudan’s Humanitarian and Aid needs were enormous with 14.9 million people requiring assistance, yet only 4.1 million were reached despite US$3.0 billion being appealed for and just US$1.5 billion pledged.
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Market & Industry1 stats
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US$1.8 billion total healthcare expenditure was recorded in Sudan in 2022 (current health expenditure)
Interpretation
Market & Industry Interpretation
In Sudan’s Market & Industry landscape, the country spent US$1.8 billion on healthcare in 2022, signaling a sizable and commercially relevant health market for industry stakeholders.
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Energy & Infrastructure3 stats
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1200 MW of installed electricity generating capacity is estimated for Sudan (installed capacity, latest estimate)
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1,800 kilometers of Sudan’s planned/underway railway network are reported in national transport plans (rail project length, latest plan)
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71% of households in Sudan are reported to have improved sanitation facilities (latest survey estimate)
Interpretation
Energy & Infrastructure Interpretation
Sudan’s energy and infrastructure picture shows a major gap in scale and progress, with only 1,200 MW of installed electricity capacity alongside 1,800 kilometers of rail planned or underway, yet 71% of households already having improved sanitation facilities.
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Macroeconomics5 stats
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US$1.1 billion in remittances was received by Sudan in 2023 (personal remittances, current US$)
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US$6.3 billion was Sudan’s current account balance in 2022 (current US$, latest available)
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US$2.4 billion in exports were recorded in Sudan in 2023 (total exports of goods and services, current US$)
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US$7.6 billion in imports were recorded in Sudan in 2023 (total imports of goods and services, current US$)
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Sudan’s general government gross debt was 93.0% of GDP in 2022 (IMF general government debt estimate)
Interpretation
Macroeconomics Interpretation
In macroeconomic terms, Sudan’s external position in 2023 looked strained with imports of $7.6 billion and exports of $2.4 billion, alongside a large current account deficit of $6.3 billion in 2022, while high remittances of $1.1 billion and very elevated general government debt at 93.0% of GDP in 2022 underscored the pressure on sustainable financing.
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Sudan: Humanitarian needs vs people reached (2024)
In 2024, millions of people were reported to need humanitarian assistance, but only a subset had been reached by assistance.
US$8.6 billion is the estimated total cost of the 2025 Sudan Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP total appeal/cost)$8.6 billion
14.9 million people in Sudan were in need of humanitarian assistance in 2024 (people in need estimate)
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4.1 million people were reached by humanitarian assistance in Sudan in 2024 (people reached, cumulative)
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