Remittance Outflows Statistics in Sudan (2026)
As of 2022, personal remittances paid in Sudan was $247.3 million, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from $175.7 million in 2021 to $247.3 million in 2022. Sudan ranks #11 of 42 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #97 of 181 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- $247.3 million (2022)
- Remittance Outflows in Sudan as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- +40.7% (2022)
- Up from $175.7 million in 2021 to $247.3 million in 2022.
- CAGR 1990–2022
- +16.1% per year (2022)
- Compound annual growth rate from $2.1 million in 1990 to $247.3 million in 2022.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- $2.1 million (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $2.1 million in 1990 to $247.3 million in 2022.
- Record high (2022)
- $247.3 million (2022)
- The 2022 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Sudan.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #11 of 42 (2022)
- Sudan ranks 11 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #97 of 181 (2022)
- Sudan ranks 97 of 181 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- $271 million (2022)
- Sudan ($247.3 million) is below the average of $271 million across the 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $432.5 million (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (15.6%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 4.8% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Sudan (2017)
- 18.6% (2017)
- 18.6% of the population in Sudan used the internet in 2017 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 50.4 million (2024)
- Sudan had a population of 50.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2022
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 247.3M | +40.7% |
| 2021 | 175.7M | −11.9% |
| 2020 | 199.5M | +43.7% |
| 2019 | 138.8M | −33.5% |
| 2018 | 208.7M | +67.4% |
| 2017 | 124.7M | +11.3% |
| 2016 | 112M | +25.3% |
| 2015 | 89.4M | +151.0% |
| 2014 | 35.6M | −44.7% |
| 2013 | 64.4M | +702.4% |
| 2012 | 8M | +370.1% |
| 2011 | 1.7M | +116.4% |
| 2010 | 788,632 | +901.1% |
| 2009 | 78,779 | −96.3% |
| 2008 | 2.1M | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 2M | −16.4% |
| 2006 | 2.4M | +40.5% |
| 2005 | 1.7M | −18.8% |
| 2004 | 2.1M | +229.2% |
| 2003 | 650,000 | −81.9% |
| 2002 | 3.6M | +88.9% |
| 2001 | 1.9M | −56.8% |
| 2000 | 4.4M | +63.0% |
| 1999 | 2.7M | −41.3% |
| 1998 | 4.6M | +1050.0% |
| 1997 | 400,000 | −38.5% |
| 1996 | 650,000 | −27.8% |
| 1995 | 900,000 | +350.0% |
| 1994 | 200,000 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 200,000 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 200,000 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 200,000 | −90.5% |
| 1990 | 2.1M | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances paid in Sudan?
Personal remittances paid in Sudan stood at $247.3 million in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has remittance outflows in Sudan changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $2.1 million in 1990 to $247.3 million in 2022.
How does Sudan compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Sudan ranks 11 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with $247.3 million versus a regional average of $271 million (latest values per country).
Where does Sudan rank globally on remittance outflows?
Sudan ranks 97 of 181 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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