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Topic 02 of 18 · Country Index 2026
Sudan: Economy & Innovation
What does an economy do for the people inside it?
Sudan is placed 173rd of 176 countries on economy & innovation in the Country Index 2026, from 2 of its 4 key statistics. Readings behind it: GDP per Capita (PPP) 1,873 (2025); Economic Complexity Index -2.078 (2024).
Share
Economy & Innovation
173rd
of 176 countries placed
Placed from 2 of 4 key statistics
- 1,873GDP per Capita (PPP), 2025GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
- —Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit, 2025No reading for this country
- -2.078Economic Complexity Index, 2024ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
- —Account Ownership at a Financial Institution, 2024No reading for this country
01The evidence
The 4 key statistics that decide it
Only these place Sudan on economy & innovation — one vote each. Every value is the publisher’s own, read at the edition the Country Index 2026 used — or, for a survey-based key, each country’s latest reading; the grey ticks are every other country it was compared with, lowest on the left.
1,873
GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Higher is better
Sudan: 1,873. Across the 185 countries in this edition, values run from 1,067 (Burundi) to 139,593 (Singapore); the world median is 17,265.
- World median
- 17,265
- Best in Northern Africa
- 17,265 Egypt
- Land neighbours
- Central African Republic 1,123 · Egypt 17,265 · Ethiopia 3,095 · Libya 14,118 · Chad 2,481
Key 2 of 4
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit
World Bank Group
Latest reading per country, 2016–2025 · CC BY 4.0
No reading
Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Higher is better
World Bank Group publishes no reading from 2016–2025 for Sudan, so the standing rests on the other keys.
Across the 179 countries at their latest reading, values run from 2.113 (Pakistan) to 88.52 (Israel); the world median is 35.95.
- World median
- 35.95
- Best in Northern Africa
- 32.07 Tunisia
- Land neighbours
- Central African Republic 8.853 · Egypt 7.014 · Eritrea 10.93 · Ethiopia 23.45 · South Sudan 33.83 · Chad 9.312
Key 3 of 4
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
2024 edition · data for 2024 · CC0 1.0
-2.078
ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Higher is better
Ranked 138th of 145 by Growth Lab at Harvard University
Sudan: -2.078. Across the 145 countries in this edition, values run from -3.53 (Chad) to 1.729 (Japan); the world median is 0.131.
- World median
- 0.131
- Best in Northern Africa
- 0.565 Tunisia
- Land neighbours
- Egypt 0.071 · Ethiopia -1.091 · Libya -1.679 · Chad -3.53
Key 4 of 4
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution
World Bank Group
2024 edition · data for 2024 · CC BY 4.0
No reading
Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Higher is better
World Bank Group publishes no 2024 figure for Sudan, so the standing rests on the other keys.
Across the 139 countries in this edition, values run from 14.83 (Niger) to 99.85 (Iceland); the world median is 72.83.
- World median
- 72.83
- Best in Northern Africa
- 44.39 Morocco
- Land neighbours
- Egypt 43.11 · Ethiopia 48.83 · Libya 33.12 · Chad 20.9
02Over time
Which way Sudan is moving
Each key’s published value, edition by edition, beside the world median. The Country Index 2026 is the first edition of the standing, so the standing itself has no history to chart yet.
GDP per Capita (PPP)
GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP) · higher is better
SudanWorld median
Sudan fell from 3,576 in 2000 to 1,873 in 2025; the world median went from 10,589 to 17,265.
Every year’s figures
Year Sudan World median 2025 1,873 17,265 2024 1,861 18,108 2023 2,181 17,686 2022 3,132 16,933 2021 3,249 16,260 2020 3,401 15,631 2019 3,626 16,761 2018 3,817 16,349 2017 4,061 16,129 2016 4,175 15,512 2015 4,159 14,857 2014 4,208 14,475 2013 4,130 14,681 2012 4,146 14,631 2011 4,468 13,916 2010 4,220 14,101 2009 4,188 13,655 2008 4,446 14,030 2007 4,416 13,755 2006 4,300 12,983 2005 4,152 12,023 2004 4,041 11,608 2003 3,947 11,183 2002 3,814 11,144 2001 3,702 10,907 2000 3,576 10,589 Economic Complexity Index
ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3) · higher is better
SudanWorld median
Sudan fell from -1.982 in 2000 to -2.078 in 2024; the world median went from 0.016 to 0.131.
Every year’s figures
Year Sudan World median 2024 -2.078 0.1310 2023 -2.582 0.0710 2022 -2.008 0.0580 2021 -1.561 0.0010 2020 -2.251 0.0470 2019 -1.975 0.0300 2018 -1.911 -0.0150 2017 -2.191 0.0080 2016 -2.042 -0.0660 2015 -2.087 -0.0600 2014 -2.157 -0.0190 2013 -1.717 0.0140 2012 -1.774 0.0060 2011 -2.435 -0.0140 2010 -2.652 -0.0020 2009 -2.827 0.0990 2008 -2.536 0.0700 2007 -1.986 -0.0080 2006 -2.038 0.0740 2005 -1.921 0.0510 2004 -2.179 0.0505 2003 -1.658 0.0450 2002 -1.462 0.0100 2001 -1.777 0.0470 2000 -1.982 0.0160
03In context
Sudan beside its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place among all 176 countries on economy & innovation, never a place within the region.
Sudan and the countries it borders
Standing among all 176; the key columns are the publishers’ own values.
| Country | Standing | GDP per Capita (PPP)GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP) | Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of CreditFirms with a bank loan or line of credit (%) | Economic Complexity IndexECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3) | Account Ownership at a Financial InstitutionAdults with an account (% of population aged 15+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Egypt | 128th | 17,265 | 7.014 | 0.071 | 43.11 |
 Ethiopia | 148th | 3,095 | 23.45 | -1.091 | 48.83 |
 Libya | =151st | 14,118 | — | -1.679 | 33.12 |
| Sudan | 173rd | 1,873 | 4.622 | -2.078 | — |
 Central African Republic | 174th | 1,123 | 8.853 | — | — |
 Chad | 175th | 2,481 | 9.312 | -3.53 | 20.9 |
 Eritrea | not placed | — | 10.93 | — | — |
 South Sudancompare | not placed | — | 33.83 | — | — |
“—”: no published reading in that edition. What a standing is
Across Northern Africa
Every country in the sub-region, by its place among all 176.
Placed either side on economy & innovation
The countries immediately above and below Sudan in the topic’s list.
04Context, no vote
Where Sudan is ahead of the world, and behind
39 more statistics filed under economy & innovation, published in full and deliberately given no vote in the standing. Select a row for the publisher, the rank and the links.
Ahead of the world median3
Statistics on which Sudan does better than the middle country measured.
Interest Payments on External DebtWorld Bank Group · 2024 · world median 1.4510.1321.451▲ Improved since 2014
Sudan: 0.132 · world median 1.451 · Interest payments on external debt (% of GNI). World Bank Group, 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 0.069 to 17.92; lower is better.
Position 108th of 112 · derived, 1st = worst.
Crop Production IndexFAO · 2022 · world median 106.23126.22106.23▲ Improved since 2012
Sudan: 126.22 · world median 106.23 · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2022 edition, data for 2022.
Published values in that edition run from 53.79 to 189.93; higher is better.
Position 30th of 195 · derived.
Food Production IndexFAO · 2022 · world median 106.08116.41106.08▲ Improved since 2012
Sudan: 116.41 · world median 106.08 · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2022 edition, data for 2022.
Published values in that edition run from 71.08 to 177.49; higher is better.
Position 55th of 195 · derived.
Behind the world median19
Statistics on which Sudan does worse than the middle country measured.
Informal Output (DGE Model Estimate)World Bank Group (Prospects Group) · 2020 · world median 27.527.9827.5▼ Worsened since 2010
Sudan: 27.98 · world median 27.5 · Informal output, model estimate (% of official GDP). World Bank Group (Prospects Group), 2020 edition, data for 2020.
Published values in that edition run from 7.91 to 60.43; lower is better.
Livestock Production IndexFAO · 2022 · world median 107.06106.37107.06▼ Worsened since 2012
Sudan: 106.37 · world median 107.06 · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2022 edition, data for 2022.
Published values in that edition run from 35.52 to 190.08; higher is better.
Position 102nd of 194 · derived.
GDP GrowthWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median 3.3963.0643.396▲ Improved since 2015
Sudan: 3.064 · world median 3.396 · GDP growth (annual %). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -5.847 to 19.34; higher is better.
Position 101st of 186 · derived.
External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)World Bank Group · 2024 · world median 43.9445.443.94▲ Improved since 2014
Sudan: 45.4 · world median 43.94 · External debt stocks (% of GNI). World Bank Group, 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 2.213 to 350.57; lower is better.
Position 51st of 110 · derived, 1st = worst.
Firms with an International Quality CertificationWorld Bank Group · 2026 · world median 10.47.03410.4No earlier reading
Sudan: 7.034 · world median 10.4 · Firms with an internationally recognised quality certification (%). World Bank Group, 2026 edition, data for 2026.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 45.77; higher is better.
Liner Shipping Connectivity IndexUNCTAD · 2026 · world median 56.2127.5556.21▼ Worsened since 2016
Sudan: 27.55 · world median 56.21 · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100). UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), 2026 edition, data for 2026.
Published values in that edition run from 4.13 to 1,319; higher is better.
Ranked 118th of 175 by UNCTAD.
Actual Individual Consumption per Capita (PPP)World Bank Group · 2021 · world median 12,8004,41712,800No real change since 2017
Sudan: 4,417 · world median 12,800 · Actual individual consumption per capita (PPP, current international $). World Bank Group, 2021 edition, data for 2021.
Published values in that edition run from 688.7 to 52,654; higher is better.
Position 135th of 173 · derived.
Historical GDP per Capita (Maddison)GGDC · 2022 · world median 12,8902,40512,890▼ Worsened since 2012
Sudan: 2,405 · world median 12,890 · GDP per capita (2011 international $). Maddison Project, Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC), 2022 edition, data for 2022.
Published values in that edition run from 596.39 to 149,171; higher is better.
Position 140th of 166 · derived.
Logistics Performance IndexWorld Bank Group · 2023 · world median 2.92.42.9▲ Improved since 2014
Sudan: 2.4 · world median 2.9 · LPI score (1–5). World Bank Group, 2023 edition, data for 2023.
Published values in that edition run from 1.9 to 4.3; higher is better.
Ranked 115th of 139 by World Bank Group.
Total Factor Productivity LevelGGDC · 2023 · world median 0.6270.3520.627▼ Worsened since 2013
Sudan: 0.352 · world median 0.627 · TFP level at current PPPs (USA = 1). Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC), 2023 edition, data for 2023.
Published values in that edition run from 0.052 to 1.192; higher is better.
Water-Use EfficiencyFAO · 2023 · world median 16.12.3516.1▼ Worsened since 2013
Sudan: 2.35 · world median 16.1 · Value added per cubic metre of freshwater withdrawn (constant US$ per m³). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2023 edition, data for 2023.
Published values in that edition run from 0.38 to 1,378; higher is better.
GNI per Capita (PPP)World Bank Group · 2025 · world median 14,2731,87914,273▼ Worsened since 2018
Sudan: 1,879 · world median 14,273 · GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 1,181 to 116,633; higher is better.
Position 95th of 102 · derived.
Productive Capacities IndexUNCTAD · 2022 · world median 46.6725.3446.67▼ Worsened since 2012
Sudan: 25.34 · world median 46.67 · Productive Capacities Index (1–100). UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), 2022 edition, data for 2022.
Published values in that edition run from 17.8 to 71.02; higher is better.
Position 184th of 195 · derived.
Comprehensive Wealth per CapitaWorld Bank Group · 2020 · world median 46,4868,60446,486▲ Improved since 2014
Sudan: 8,604 · world median 46,486 · National comprehensive wealth per person (real chained 2019 US$). World Bank Group, 2020 edition, data for 2020.
Published values in that edition run from 4,276 to 1,246,092; higher is better.
Position 142nd of 150 · derived.
Government AI Readiness IndexOxford Insights · 2025 · world median 40.1916.2140.19▼ Worsened since 2020
Sudan: 16.21 · world median 40.19 · AI readiness score (0–100). Oxford Insights, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 12.12 to 88.36; higher is better.
Ranked 186th of 195 by Oxford Insights.
Adjusted Net SavingsWorld Bank Group · 2021 · world median 8.389-8.4998.389▼ Worsened since 2011
Sudan: -8.499 · world median 8.389 · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI). World Bank Group, 2021 edition, data for 2021.
Published values in that edition run from -81.62 to 32.18; higher is better.
Position 113th of 118 · derived.
Frontier Technology Readiness IndexUNCTAD · 2023 · world median 0.4850.1140.485▼ Worsened since 2013
Sudan: 0.114 · world median 0.485 · Frontier Technology Readiness Index (0–1). UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), 2023 edition, data for 2023.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 1; higher is better.
Position 163rd of 170 · derived.
Regulatory QualityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median -0.093-1.744-0.093No real change since 2015
Sudan: -1.744 · world median -0.093 · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -2.106 to 2.113; higher is better.
Position 203rd of 209 · derived.
Firms Competing Against Informal FirmsWorld Bank Group · 2026 · world median 41.8190.541.81No earlier reading
Sudan: 90.5 · world median 41.81 · Firms competing against unregistered or informal firms (%). World Bank Group, 2026 edition, data for 2026.
Published values in that edition run from 1.926 to 90.5; lower is better.
Position 1st of 181 · derived, 1st = worst.
No better end17
These describe the shape of a country — more is not better or worse, only different — so they are never ahead or behind.
Inflation, GDP DeflatorWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median 3.30665.913.306Moved since 2015
Sudan: 65.91 · world median 3.306 · Annual change in the GDP implicit deflator (%). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -7.93 to 227.09.
Commodity Export DependenceUNCTAD · 2024 · world median 67.1798.1667.17No real change since 2014
Sudan: 98.16 · world median 67.17 · Commodity exports (% of merchandise exports, three-year average). UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 4.605 to 99.77.
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · world median 6.57229.366.572No real change since 2015
Sudan: 29.36 · world median 6.572 · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0.025 to 47.59.
Position 12th of 158 · derived, counted from the highest value.
Household ConsumptionWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median 62.0481.5462.04Moved since 2015
Sudan: 81.54 · world median 62.04 · Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 25.21 to 133.34.
Position 18th of 131 · derived, counted from the highest value.
Export Concentration IndexUNCTAD · 2025 · world median 0.3060.5340.306Moved since 2015
Sudan: 0.534 · world median 0.306 · Export concentration index (0–1, normalised Herfindahl–Hirschman). UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0.059 to 0.933.
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2021 · world median 1.70812.751.708No real change since 2011
Sudan: 12.75 · world median 1.708 · Natural resources rents (% of GDP). World Bank Group, 2021 edition, data for 2021.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 61.03.
Position 37th of 180 · derived, counted from the highest value.
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · world median 24.6533.6524.65Moved since 2015
Sudan: 33.65 · world median 24.65 · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 2.228 to 75.09.
Position 32nd of 158 · derived, counted from the highest value.
General Government ConsumptionWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median 16.2117.916.21Moved since 2015
Sudan: 17.9 · world median 16.21 · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 5.445 to 38.94.
Position 54th of 132 · derived, counted from the highest value.
Scholarly ArticlesOurResearch · 2025 · world median 2,2403,2522,240Moved since 2022
Sudan: 3,252 · world median 2,240 · Articles with at least one author at an institution in the country (full counting). OpenAlex (OurResearch), 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 1 to 1,094,890.
Terms of Trade IndexUNCTAD · 2025 · world median 103.2397.09103.23Moved since 2015
Sudan: 97.09 · world median 103.23 · Terms of trade index (2015 = 100). UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 38.2 to 1,448.
Merchant Fleet by Country of OwnershipUNCTAD · 2026 · world median 275.7324.46275.73Moved since 2016
Sudan: 24.46 · world median 275.73 · Merchant fleet owned (thousand dead-weight tons). UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), 2026 edition, data for 2026.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 397,071.
Price Level of Household ConsumptionGGDC · 2023 · world median 0.5230.2830.523Moved since 2013
Sudan: 0.283 · world median 0.523 · Price level of household consumption (US output price level in 2021 = 1). Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC), 2023 edition, data for 2023.
Published values in that edition run from 0.177 to 65.54.
Complexity Outlook IndexGrowth Lab at Harvard University · 2024 · world median -0.225-1.301-0.225Moved since 2014
Sudan: -1.301 · world median -0.225 · Complexity Outlook Index (standardised; roughly −2.5 to +3). Growth Lab at Harvard University, 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from -1.682 to 2.878.
Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · world median 22.930.73422.93Moved since 2015
Sudan: 0.734 · world median 22.93 · Gross capital formation (% of GDP). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -3.679 to 45.27.
Position 130th of 131 · derived, counted from the highest value.
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · world median 36.341.10336.34No real change since 2015
Sudan: 1.103 · world median 36.34 · Exports of goods and services (% of GDP). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 1.103 to 199.76.
Position 138th of 138 · derived, counted from the highest value.
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · world median 41.721.27941.72No real change since 2015
Sudan: 1.279 · world median 41.72 · Imports of goods and services (% of GDP). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 1.279 to 196.89.
Position 138th of 138 · derived, counted from the highest value.
Trade (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · world median 79.682.38279.68No real change since 2015
Sudan: 2.382 · world median 79.68 · Exports plus imports (% of GDP). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 2.382 to 396.65.
Position 138th of 138 · derived, counted from the highest value.
No current reading for Sudan
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution (last 2014), Average Monthly Earnings of Employees (last 2022), Business Ready: Operational Efficiency, Business Ready: Public Services, Business Ready: Regulatory Framework, Container Port Traffic (last 2021), Creative Goods Exports (last 2018), Creative Services Exports (last 2022), Debt Service on External Debt (last 2022), Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports (last 2022), Foreign Direct Investment Inflows (last 2023), Foreign Value Added Share of Gross Exports, Gini Index (last 2014), Gini Index of Disposable Income (SWIID) (last 2014), Global Innovation Index, Gross Savings (% of GDP) (last 2022), ICT Goods Exports (last 2018), ICT Services Exports (last 2022), Income Share Held by Lowest 20% (last 2014), Income Share Held by Richest 10% (last 2014), Management Practices Index, Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP) (last 2009), New Business Density, Palma Ratio (last 2014), Research and Development Spending (last 2005), Researchers per Million Inhabitants, Services Exports (last 2024), Statutory Corporate Income Tax Rate, Statutory Minimum Wage (last 2022), Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Products (last 2021), Tax Revenue (% of GDP) and World Energy Trilemma Index. Listed rather than hidden, so the page can be checked against it.
“Position · derived” is this site’s ordering of the published values, 1st = best unless the row says otherwise; the publisher ranks no country on it. Rank, position and standing
05Country Index 2026
Economy & Innovation among Sudan’s 15 topics
Economy & Innovation is Sudan’s 13th best-placed topic of 15. Strongest first, each marker at its share of that topic’s field.
- Energy24th of 1652/3 keys
- Poverty & Inequality94th of 1592/3 keys
- Environment & Sustainabilityjoint 126th of 1864/4 keys
- Development & Human Capital176th of 1963/3 keys
- Digital & Technologyjoint 178th of 1983/4 keys
- Peace & Securityjoint 160th of 1774/4 keys
- Health & Wellbeing185th of 2003/4 keys
- Democracy & Civil Liberties184th of 1984/4 keys
- Education & Knowledgejoint 190th of 1983/4 keys
- Mobility & Trade170th of 1773/4 keys
- Governance & Institutions187th of 1944/4 keys
- Risk & Resilience188th of 1933/4 keys
- Economy & Innovation173rd of 1762/4 keys
- Food & Agriculture182nd of 1842/4 keys
- Gender & Equality182nd of 1833/4 keys
No standing on Work & Labour: too few of those topics’ key statistics are published for this country.
06The top of the list
Who leads on economy & innovation
The three countries placed highest of 176, and the leaders Sudan can most readily be measured against.
1
AustriaWestern Europe
1st of 176 · 4 of 4 keys
Photo: chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0, greyscale
2
JapanEastern Asia
2nd of 176 · 4 of 4 keys
Photo: JurriaanH · CC BY-SA 3.0, greyscale
3
GermanyWestern Europe
3rd of 176 · 4 of 4 keys
Placed highest nearby
Highest in Africa
Mauritius36th4/4 keysHighest in Northern Africa
Tunisia103rd4/4 keysThis page
Sudan173rd2/4 keys
Positions out of 176 placed on the topic. A country needs readings on enough keys to be placed, and the top of the list is often held on fewer of them.
07Analysis
Charts and analysis about Sudan and economy & innovation
On economy & innovation
China Leads Global High-Technology Exports
The world’s ten largest high-technology exporters as a treemap, with the rest of the world beside them. Each country’s figure is its own most recent year, between 2022 and 2024.
On economy & innovation
India vs Pakistan 2025: Comparison of Hunger Index, Happiness, HDI, Rule of Law, Literacy & GDP
India and Pakistan on six published measures: hunger, happiness, human development, rule of law, literacy and GDP per capita, each from its own publisher and year.
On economy & innovation
Countries in Asia with the highest average salaries 2024
Thirteen Asian countries by gross average monthly wage, each carrying its WORLD rank rather than an Asian one — so the numbers skip, from 11th place to 45th.
08Questions
Sudan on economy & innovation: questions answered
Every answer is built from the numbers on this page, so none can say something the page does not.
How does Sudan rank on economy & innovation?
Sudan is placed 173rd of 176 countries on Economy & Innovation in the Country Index 2026, from 2 of its 4 key statistics (GDP per Capita (PPP) and Economic Complexity Index). The position is this site’s ordering of published statistics, not a rank any publisher printed.
What is the latest GDP per Capita (PPP) figure for Sudan?
1,873 in 2025 (gDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)), according to World Bank Group. The world median in the same edition was 17,265.
What is the latest Economic Complexity Index figure for Sudan?
-2.078 in 2024 (eCI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)), according to Growth Lab at Harvard University. The world median in the same edition was 0.131.
How does Sudan compare with Ethiopia on economy & innovation?
Ethiopia is placed 148th of 176, and Sudan 173rd. GDP per Capita (PPP): Ethiopia 3,095, Sudan 1,873; Economic Complexity Index: Ethiopia -1.091, Sudan -2.078.
How have Sudan’s economy & innovation figures changed?
GDP per Capita (PPP) fell from 3,576 in 2000 to 1,873 in 2025; Economic Complexity Index fell from -1.982 in 2000 to -2.078 in 2024.
Which economy & innovation statistics are missing for Sudan?
No current reading is published for Sudan on Account Ownership at a Financial Institution, Average Monthly Earnings of Employees, Business Ready: Operational Efficiency, Business Ready: Public Services, Business Ready: Regulatory Framework, Container Port Traffic, Creative Goods Exports, Creative Services Exports, Debt Service on External Debt, Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports, Foreign Direct Investment Inflows, Foreign Value Added Share of Gross Exports, Gini Index, Gini Index of Disposable Income (SWIID), Global Innovation Index, Gross Savings (% of GDP), ICT Goods Exports, ICT Services Exports, Income Share Held by Lowest 20%, Income Share Held by Richest 10%, Management Practices Index, Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP), New Business Density, Palma Ratio, Research and Development Spending, Researchers per Million Inhabitants, Services Exports, Statutory Corporate Income Tax Rate, Statutory Minimum Wage, Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Products, Tax Revenue (% of GDP) and World Energy Trilemma Index. They are listed rather than hidden, so the evidence on the page can be checked against it.
09Method
Method, sources and how to cite
What this topic does not measure
The total size of an economy is deliberately left out: a very large economy spread over a very large population is not doing more for each person. Growth rates, trade shares and the structure of output (how much is farming, industry or services) are published here as context, because they describe an economy's shape rather than how well it serves people. Jobs and wages have their own topic, Work & Labour.
How the Economy & Innovation standing is decided
A standing is this site’s ordering, named with its edition — never a publisher’s rank. 4 key statistics vote, one vote each; every country’s published value becomes a place within that key’s own field, the places are averaged, and the average is never published. A country needs 2 of the 4 keys to be placed.
The economy & innovation method, step by stepHow every standing on this site is built
The key statistics and their licences
- GDP per Capita (PPP) — World Bank Group, CC BY 4.0
- Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit — World Bank Group, CC BY 4.0
- Economic Complexity Index — Growth Lab at Harvard University, CC0 1.0
- Account Ownership at a Financial Institution — World Bank Group, CC BY 4.0
The other 39 statistics on this page come from 9 publishers, each named beside its numbers, with every edition and licence on the datasets pages.
The standing itself is part of the Country Index 2026, published under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photographs
Sudan’s banner and the countries placed highest, from their profiles: Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale, each used under the licence named.
- Sudan (banner) — Retlaw Snellac derivative work: JamesA, CC BY 2.0
- Austria — chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Japan — JurriaanH, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Germany — dronepicr, CC BY 2.0
Cite this page
Nations Inquiry (2026). Sudan: Economy & Innovation — standing and statistics, Country Index 2026. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/sudan/economy