MigrantoImmigrants in Sudan
2.3M foreigners live in Sudan — 5% of the country's population
Immigrants in Sudan by country
The 3 largest groups make up 88% of all immigrants
| 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
100% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Sudan in numbers
People born in South Sudan are the fastest-growing group
The number of people born in South Sudan living in Sudan has grown 489% since 2015, from 256K to 1.5M.
The immigrant population has grown 74% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Sudan rose from 1.3M to 2.3M in four years.
South Sudanese are the largest group by a wide margin
64% of all immigrants were born in South Sudan, while the next group accounts for just 16%.
61% of all emigrants from Chad live in Sudan
No other country has more people born in Chad.
1 in 8 people born in South Sudan lives in Sudan
1.5M people born in South Sudan live in Sudan — 12.63% of the population of South Sudan.
Immigrant population in Sudan over time
Foreigners living in Sudan, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1369612 |
| 1995 | 1019543 |
| 2000 | 770450 |
| 2005 | 509151 |
| 2010 | 590487 |
| 2015 | 598718 |
| 2020 | 1348983 |
| 2024 | 2344685 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Sudan, by year
| Year | South Sudanese | Eritreans | Chadians | Ethiopians | Central Africans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Sudan
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Sudan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Sudan?
Around 2.3M immigrants live in Sudan — the world's #30 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many South Sudanese live in Sudan?
Around 1.5M South Sudanese live in Sudan — about 64% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Sudan growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Sudan has grown from 598.7K to 2.3M, about 292%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Sudan come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Sudan. Their children born in Sudan are not included.
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