Government of Sudan
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Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, has its capital at Khartoum and a population of 51,662,147 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. Chairman, Sovereignty Council (and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces) Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (in office since 11 Nov 2021) is head of state; Prime Minister Kamil Idris is head of government; Deputy Chairman, Sovereignty Council Malik Agar Eyre is the deputy. The legislature, the National Legislature (الهيئة التشريعية الوطنية السودانية), a bicameral body with 426 seats in the National Assembly and 32 seats in the Council of States, was dissolved on 11 Apr 2019 and no chamber has sat since; no member roll exists. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 13 Apr 2015. Elections are run by the National Elections Commission (site not located). Husayn Yahia Jangul is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 7 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy head of state | Malik Agar Eyre | - |
Sources: Government of Sudan (sudan.gov.sd) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
National Legislature (الهيئة التشريعية الوطنية السودانية)
Bicameral. Source: Wikipedia, National Legislature of Sudan (reference article)
No legislature is sitting. Dissolved on 11 April 2019, when the military removed President Omar al-Bashir; neither chamber has sat since. A 300-seat Transitional Legislative Council was written into the August 2019 constitutional declaration — two-thirds nominated by the Forces of Freedom and Change, at least 40% women — but it was never formed. Constitutional amendments of 23 February 2025 made the Sovereignty Council and the Cabinet a joint Transitional Legislative Authority, which has acted as the interim legislature since; its members are appointed, not elected, and it publishes no roll. No member list is published here; the figures below describe the house as it last stood.
Status checked 19 Oct 2026
As last constituted, before dissolution:
| Chamber | Seats | Last constituted |
|---|---|---|
| National Assembly | 426 | 13 Apr 2015 |
| Council of States | 32 | 19 May 2015 |
Seats by party
The National Legislature was dissolved in April 2019 and the planned 300-seat Transitional Legislative Council was never formed. Since February 2025 the Sovereignty Council and the Cabinet sit jointly as a Transitional Legislative Authority, an appointed body that publishes no member roll, so there is no elected house and no roster to ingest. Checked on 19 October 2026.
Cabinet
Sources: Cabinet website of the Republic of Sudan (sudan.gov.sd) (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Government of Sudan (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).
Other cabinet members
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Kamil Idris | 31 May 2025 |
| Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation | Ismat Qureshi Abdallah Mohamed | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Minister of Industry and Trade | Mahasen Ali Yaqoub | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Minister of Federal Governance and Rural Development (Minister of the Federal Governance Bureau and Rural Development) | Mohamed Kortekila Saleh | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism | Khalid Ismail Ahmed Ali Al-Ayasir | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Minister of Minerals | Nour Al-Daem Taha | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Minister of Livestock and Fisheries | Ahmed Al-Tijani Abdelrahim | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Minister of Human Resources and Social Welfare | Mutasim Ahmed Saleh Adam | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Minister of Infrastructure and Transport | Saif Al-Nasr Al-Tijani Haroun | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Minister of Energy | Al-Mutasim Ibrahim Ahmed | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Minister of Digital Transformation and Communications | Ahmed Al-Dirdiri Ghandour | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Minister of Youth and Sports | Ahmed Adam Ahmed | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Minister of State at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Welfare | Salma Ishaq Mohammed | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Minister of Environment and Sustainability | Obay Yousif Al-Sheikh Mohamed | - |
| Minister and Adviser to the Prime Minister | Al-Hussein Al-Khalifa Al-Siddiq Al-Hafyan | - |
Sources: Government of Sudan (sudan.gov.sd) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Darfur24 (news report, not yet checked against an official page) (retrieved 10 Oct 2026).
List as of 11 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | Amna Mirghani Hassan Al-Tom | - |
Sources: Central Bank of Sudan (cbos.gov.sd) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
Sudan election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Elections are suspended. The election commission is not operational and the war that began in April 2023 continues. No date is set.
Economy at a glance
Full economy page- GDP
- US$60bn
- 2025
- GDP growth
- 3.1%
- 2025
- Remittances received
- US$12m
- 2025
- Foreign direct investment
- US$2k
- 2025
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Population of Sudan
Sudan had 50.4 million people in 2025, 8th largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 57.3 million by 2030. African countries by population.
Population (2025)
50.4
8th largest of 53 in Africa
Population growth since 2015 (2025)
31.2 %
17th fastest-growing of 52 in Africa
Projected population 2030 (2030)
57.3
8th highest of 52 in Africa
People per sq km (2025)
27
41st most crowded of 53 in Africa
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Sudan |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 38.4 |
| 2016 | 39.6 |
| 2017 | 40.8 |
| 2018 | 42.0 |
| 2019 | 43.2 |
| 2020 | 44.4 |
| 2021 | 45.5 |
| 2022 | 46.7 |
| 2023 | 47.9 |
| 2024 | 49.1 |
| 2025 | 50.4 |
| 2026 | 51.7 (partial) |
| 2027 | 53.1 (partial) |
| 2028 | 54.5 (partial) |
| 2029 | 55.9 (partial) |
| 2030 | 57.3 (partial) |
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Inflation and unemployment in Sudan
Prices in Sudan rose 138.8% in 2022, 1st highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 7.5% (2022) and 12% among people aged 15 to 24. Sudan's own survey put it at 7.5% in 2022. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Sudan's economy.
Inflation (2022)
138.8 %
52nd lowest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2022)
7.5 %
32nd lowest of 53 in Africa
Youth unemployment (2022)
12.0 %
30th lowest of 53 in Africa
Unemployment, national survey (2022)
7.5 %
National survey
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Sudan |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.0 |
| 2011 | 18.1 |
| 2012 | 35.6 |
| 2013 | 36.5 |
| 2014 | 36.9 |
| 2015 | 16.9 |
| 2016 | 17.8 |
| 2017 | 32.4 |
| 2018 | 63.3 |
| 2019 | 51.0 |
| 2020 | 163.3 |
| 2021 | 359.1 |
| 2022 | 138.8 |
| 2023 | Not published |
| 2024 | Not published |
| 2025 | Not published |
| 2026 | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | ILO modelled estimate | National survey |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.2 | Not published |
| 2011 | 17.4 | 17.4 |
| 2012 | 17.0 | Not published |
| 2013 | 16.3 | Not published |
| 2014 | 15.4 | Not published |
| 2015 | 14.4 | Not published |
| 2016 | 13.7 | Not published |
| 2017 | 13.0 | Not published |
| 2018 | 12.4 | Not published |
| 2019 | 11.7 | Not published |
| 2020 | 12.0 | Not published |
| 2021 | 11.1 | Not published |
| 2022 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 2023 | Not published | Not published |
| 2024 | Not published | Not published |
| 2025 | Not published | Not published |
| 2026 | Not published | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Life expectancy and infant mortality in Sudan
A child born in Sudan can expect to live 66.5 years (2024). 62 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.
Life expectancy (2024)
66.5
22nd longest of 54 in Africa
Child deaths under five (2024)
62
35th lowest of 54 in Africa
Health spending per person (2023)
21
53rd highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Sudan | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 64.0 | 61.8 |
| 2015 | 64.4 | 62.3 |
| 2016 | 64.7 | 62.8 |
| 2017 | 65.1 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 65.5 | 63.2 |
| 2019 | 65.8 | 63.3 |
| 2020 | 65.1 | 63.7 |
| 2021 | 64.5 | 62.5 |
| 2022 | 65.7 | 64.6 |
| 2023 | 66.3 | 65.6 |
| 2024 | 66.5 | 65.8 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Sudan |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2015 | 64 |
| 2016 | 62 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2020 | 54 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2023 | 63 |
| 2024 | 62 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Literacy rate in Sudan
53.5% of adults in Sudan can read and write (2008, World Bank). This is the latest survey, and it is old. Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Sudan.
Adult literacy (2008)
53.5 %
40th highest of 52 in Africa
Youth literacy (2008)
65.8 %
46th highest of 53 in Africa
Education spending, % of GDP (2009)
2.0 %
46th highest of 52 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Human development and internet access in Sudan
Sudan's Human Development Index was 0.511 in 2023, 176th of 193 countries in the world (low human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.
Human Development Index (2023)
0.51
40th highest of 54 in Africa
Internet users (2017)
18.6 %
46th highest of 54 in Africa
Mobile subscriptions (2022)
70
40th highest of 54 in Africa
Access to electricity (2024)
66.0 %
23rd highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Sudan | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not published | 0.44 |
| 2001 | Not published | 0.45 |
| 2002 | Not published | 0.45 |
| 2003 | Not published | 0.46 |
| 2004 | Not published | 0.46 |
| 2005 | Not published | 0.47 |
| 2006 | Not published | 0.47 |
| 2007 | Not published | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 0.46 | 0.49 |
| 2009 | 0.47 | 0.50 |
| 2010 | 0.48 | 0.50 |
| 2011 | 0.48 | 0.51 |
| 2012 | 0.48 | 0.52 |
| 2013 | 0.49 | 0.52 |
| 2014 | 0.50 | 0.52 |
| 2015 | 0.50 | 0.53 |
| 2016 | 0.50 | 0.53 |
| 2017 | 0.51 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | 0.52 | 0.54 |
| 2019 | 0.52 | 0.55 |
| 2020 | 0.51 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | 0.51 | 0.56 |
| 2022 | 0.52 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | 0.51 | 0.57 |
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Is Sudan safe?
The US State Department rates Sudan at level 4 of 4: do not travel. Safest countries in Africa.
US travel advisory level (2026)
4
45th safest by advisory of 54 in Africa
Conflict deaths (2024)
4,680
1st highest of 30 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Coups, democracy and stability in Sudan
Sudan has had 11 successful coups, the latest on 25 October 2021, and 21 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.
- 25 October 2021: Coup (succeeded)
- 21 September 2021: Failed coup attempt
- 11 April 2019: Coup (succeeded)
- 22 November 2012: Coup plot
- 25 September 2004: Coup plot
- 12 December 1999: Coup (succeeded)
- 7 March 1996: Coup plot
- 15 April 1992: Coup plot
Voice and accountability (2025)
21
53rd highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
29
51st highest of 54 in Africa
Control of corruption (2025)
16
52nd highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Sudan's debt
Government debt was 204.4% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is Several lenders together, owed 16.7% of public debt abroad (2024). Sudan's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.
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Where Sudan ranks in Africa
Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.
- GDP per person48th of 53$724, 2025Richest countries in Africa
- Size of the economy20th of 53$36.5 billion, 2025Largest economies in Africa
- Population8th of 5350.4 million, 2025African countries by population
- Area3rd of 541,878,000 sq kmLargest countries in Africa
- Life expectancy23rd of 5466.5 years, 2024Life expectancy in Africa
- US travel advisory54th of 54Level 4, do not travelSafest countries in Africa
- President's time in office31st longest of 51Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, 4 yearsLongest serving presidents
- President's age22nd youngest of 5166 years oldYoungest presidents in Africa
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PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Sudan. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/sudan