Life in Sudan: Every Number That Shapes It (1800–2100)

The statistics of a nation are not just figures; they represent the collective heartbeat of its citizens. In Sudan, the data traces the quiet, incremental shifts in daily survival and human potential. While a child born in Sudan in the 2020s can expect to live 62 years on an average income of 3,800 international dollars, these numbers describe a landscape of profound transition. From the scarcity of basic utilities to the increasing reach of digital connectivity, the data captures a society navigating the complex, often difficult path toward modern stability and health.

The historical arc from the 1950s to the 2020s reveals a sharp departure from the past. Life expectancy has climbed from 36 to 62 years, while child mortality has fallen from 320 to 75 per 1,000 births. Economic and social structures have evolved as well; extreme poverty has dropped from 75 to 35 percent, and schooling has expanded from 1.2 to 6 years. As electricity at home grew from 3 to 48 percent and living in cities rose from 11 to 41 percent, the country transformed in ways that define generations.

For a person born in this context, the experience is defined by these measurable changes in environment and opportunity. You might find your daily rhythm reflected in the 2,050 hours worked annually or the 29 percent of the population with internet access. Though challenges like the homicide rate—shifting from 11 to 9.5 per 100,000—remain part of the narrative, the physical and social markers of life have shifted upward. See your parallel life in Sudan by exploring how these systemic changes compare to your own personal history.