Sudan Demographics

What is the population of Sudan?

Population	45,561,556
Population Growth Rate	1.83%
Urban Population	33.200000
Population in Major Urban Areas	KHARTOUM (capital) 4.632 million
Nationality Noun	Sudanese (singular and plural)
Ethnic Groups	black 52%, Arab 39%, Beja 6%, foreigners 2%, other 1%
Language Note	Arabic is spoken by about half the people, but it is the official language. Many dialects are spoken throughout the country. Arabic Juba is a unique dialect used in southern urban areas for communicating between different ethnic groups. Other languages spoken are Nubian, Dinka, Azanda, Bari, Nuer and Shilluk. Those with education speak good English.

Sudan Population Comparison

Sudan Health Information

What are the health conditions in Sudan?

Life Expectancy at Birth	62.950000
Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population	8.09
Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births	54.230000
Health Expenditures - percent of GDP	8.4%
Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population	.28
Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population	.7
Major Infectious Diseases - degree of risk	very high
Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved	66.000000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births	730
Contraceptive Prevalence Rate - female 12-49	9%
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	4.05
Obesity - adult prevalence rate	6%
Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved	43.900000
Underweight - percent of children under five years	31.7%

Sudan Life Expectancy

How long do people live in Sudan?

Life Expectancy at Birth	62.950000
Median Age	18.900000
Contraceptive Prevalance Rate - female 12-49	9%
Infant Mortality Rate	54.230000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births	730
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	4.05

Sudan median age, birth rate and death rates

Birth Rate - births/1,000 population	31
Median Age	18.900000
Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population	-4.44
Population Growth Rate	1.83%
Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female	1.050000
Age Structure	39.430000
Contraceptive Prevalance Rate - female 12-49	9%
Infant Mortality Rate	54.230000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births	730
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	4.05

Sudan Medical Information

What are the health conditions in Sudan?

Medical Facilities and Health Information

Persons with conditions which may require medical treatment are strongly discouraged from traveling to Sudan. Medical facilities in Khartoum fall short of U.S. standards; outside the capital, few facilities exist and hospitals and clinics are poorly equipped. Emergency medical treatment is provided without cost for the first 24 hours, but after that, payment will be required. For all other non-emergent medical treatment, payment in cash must be made in advance. Ambulance services are not available outside Khartoum. Medicines are available only intermittently; you should bring sufficient supplies of needed medicines in clearly marked containers.

Malaria is prevalent in all areas of Sudan. The strain is resistant to chloroquine and can be fatal. In 2012, there was a large outbreak of Yellow Fever in Darfur, which resulted in 171 deaths. Consult a health practitioner before traveling, obtain suitable anti-malarial drugs, ensure that all your vaccines are up to date, and use protective measures, such as insect repellent, protective clothing, and mosquito nets. If you become ill with a fever or a flu-like illness while in Sudan, or within a year after departure, you should promptly seek medical care and inform your physician of your travel history and the kind of anti-malarial drugs used.

Health Expenditures - percent of GDP

8.4%

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

.28

Sudan Education

What is school like in Sudan?

Literacy - female	50.5%
Literacy - male	71.8%
Literacy - total population	61.1%
Literacy Definition	age 15 and over can read and write
Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary)	4.000000

Sudan Literacy

Can people in Sudan read?

Literacy - female	50.5%
Literacy - male	71.8%
Literacy - total population	61.1%
Literacy Definition	age 15 and over can read and write

Sudan Crime

Is Sudan a safe place to visit?

Crime Information

There is a high risk of crime in certain areas of Sudan, particularly in the Darfur and border regions. Crimes against persons or property are infrequent in Khartoum and the surrounding area, but you should follow common-sense security measures, such as keeping an eye on backpacks or hand luggage.

You should try to avoid crowded public areas and public gatherings, and avoid traveling alone outside of Khartoum if possible. Report instances of anti-U.S. acts or crimes targeting westerners to the U.S. Embassy, and report all incidents of crime to the Sudanese police.

When flying, you should maintain constant contact with your baggage and ensure it does not contain illicit items, such as alcohol, pornography, or military ordinance. U.S. citizens have been removed from international airlines and detained when suspect items have been detected in checked baggage.

Carjackings and armed robberies occur in western Sudan. Sexual assault is more prevalent in areas of armed conflict. Travelers who do not use the services of reputable travel firms or knowledgeable guides or drivers are especially at risk. Travel outside of Khartoum should be undertaken with a minimum of two vehicles so that there is a backup in case of mechanical failure or other emergency. Solo camping is always risky.

Don’t buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available. Not only are the bootlegs illegal in the United States, if you purchase them you may also be breaking local law.

Sudan Penalties for Crime

Criminal Penalties

While you are traveling in Sudan you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different than our own. In some places you may be taken in for questioning if you don’t have your passport with you. The possession or consumption of alcohol is prohibited by law in Sudan. Sudan has strict laws concerning matters of morality; for example, men and women cannot cohabitate (including staying in a hotel together) unless they are married to each other.

All travelers, including journalists, must obtain a photography permit before taking any photographs. Even with a photography permit, photographing military facilities, bridges, drainage stations, broadcast stations, public utilities, slum areas, and beggars is prohibited.

If you break local laws in Sudan, your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution. Authorities have been known to hold a foreigner’s passports during investigations, which can take weeks or months to conclude. It’s very important to know what’s legal and what’s not while you’re in Sudan. Persons violating Sudan’s laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Sudan are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines. Attempting to convert Muslims to another religion is illegal in Sudan, and it is a crime punishable by imprisonment and even death.

There are also some acts that might be legal in the country you visit, but still illegal in the United States, and you can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States.

Based on the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, bilateral agreements with certain countries, and customary international law, if you are arrested in Sudan, you have the option to request that the police, prison officials, or other authorities alert the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate of your arrest, and to have communications from you forwarded to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. However, it is not unusual that the U.S. Embassy is not notified by the Government of Sudan of the arrest of a U.S. citizen. Even if notified, the U.S. Embassy is often not allowed access to arrested/detained U.S. citizens.

Dual-nationals must be aware that the Sudanese government may not recognize your U.S. citizenship, and if detained/arrested, you may be considered a Sudanese citizen only.

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