MigrantoImmigrants in Sudan
2.3M foreign-born residents — the #30 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 88% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| South Sudan | 1507976 |
| Eritrea | 384053 |
| Chad | 179139 |
| Ethiopia | 121969 |
| Central African Republic | 45125 |
| Nigeria | 35645 |
| Egypt | 32270 |
| DR Congo | 17897 |
| Kenya | 6189 |
| Libya | 3742 |
| India | 3066 |
| Uganda | 3003 |
| China | 2670 |
| Mali | 1630 |
| Somalia | 311 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Sudan.
South Sudan is the fastest-growing major source
Immigration from South Sudan has increased by 489% since 2015, rising from 256K to 1.5M in 9 years.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 74% from 1.3M to 2.3M, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
South Sudan is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
South Sudan accounts for 64% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 16%.
Sudan is a primary destination for emigrants from Chad
Sudan attracts 61% of all emigrants from Chad, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1369612 |
| 1995 | 1019543 |
| 2000 | 770450 |
| 2005 | 509151 |
| 2010 | 590487 |
| 2015 | 598718 |
| 2020 | 1348983 |
| 2024 | 2344685 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | South Sudan | Eritrea | Chad | Ethiopia | Central African Republic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 64790 | 196164 | 942295 | 17911 |
| 1995 | 0 | 287519 | 85807 | 496740 | 18271 |
| 2000 | 0 | 435158 | 72615 | 123478 | 18639 |
| 2005 | 0 | 196564 | 80942 | 107732 | 20771 |
| 2010 | 212948 | 142187 | 80202 | 73623 | 16064 |
| 2015 | 255959 | 159748 | 74514 | 50734 | 13489 |
| 2020 | 867593 | 220960 | 103065 | 70173 | 25962 |
| 2024 | 1507976 | 384053 | 179139 | 121969 | 45125 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Sudan as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Sudan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Sudan?
Around 2.3M foreign-born residents live in Sudan, making it the #30-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Sudan come from?
Most immigrants in Sudan come from South Sudan, Eritrea and Chad — these three countries account for about 88% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Sudan are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 5% of the population of Sudan — that's 2.3M out of a total population of 50.4M.
How has immigration to Sudan changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Sudan has grown from 598.7K to 2.3M people, a growth of about 292%.
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