Population density in Sudan
Population density in Sudan was 27 inhabitants per km² in 2024, according to the World Bank. That is up 0.8% from 2023. That is the 174th highest of 214 countries in 2024.
Population density in Sudan, 2012 to 2024
All 13 values
| Period | inhabitants per km² |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2023 | 26.8 |
| 2022 | 26.4 |
| 2021 | 25.7 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2019 | 24.4 |
| 2018 | 23.7 |
| 2017 | 22.9 |
| 2016 | 22.1 |
| 2015 | 21.4 |
| 2014 | 20.8 |
| 2013 | 20.2 |
| 2012 | 19.8 |
Rankings
Definition
Resident population divided by land area in km². World Bank figures use mid-year population and land area excluding inland water.
United States: Census Bureau population estimates for 1 July divided by land area (water excluded) from the latest Census Gazetteer files. US tables often give people per square mile; multiply persons per km² by 2.59 to compare.
How to cite
World Bank, World Development Indicators. Population density, people per km² of land area (EN.POP.DNST). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.POP.DNST. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
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What is the population density in Sudan?
Population density in Sudan was 27 inhabitants per km² in 2024, according to the World Bank. That is up 0.8% from 2023. That is the 174th highest of 214 countries in 2024.
Where does this figure come from?
World Bank. Population density, people per km² of land area (EN.POP.DNST). Retrieved by Invokely on 2026-10-09.
What was the highest population density in Sudan?
27 inhabitants per km² in 2024, the highest value since 2012 in this series.
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