International migrant stock (% of population) in Sudan
Sudan: International migrant stock (% of population) was 4.8% in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrant stock in Sudan, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrant stock in Sudan stood at 4.8%.
That represents a change of up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock in Sudan peaked at 6.4% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.6%, in 2015.
Sudan ranks 112th of 216 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrant stock (% of population) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.4% | — |
| 1995 | 4.3% | -32.8% |
| 2000 | 2.9% | -32.6% |
| 2005 | 1.7% | -41.4% |
| 2010 | 1.7% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.6% | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 2.9% | +81.2% |
| 2024 | 4.8% | +65.5% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 4.8% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.3%, 3.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 4.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2%, 2.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.3% | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 2 |
| 2020s | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More financial sector data for Sudan
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0003 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0003 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock in Sudan?
- International migrant stock in Sudan was 4.8% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.4% in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6% in 2015.
- How does Sudan rank for international migrant stock?
- Sudan ranks 112th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.