Sudan Unemployment Rate
Unemployment as % of total labor force SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Sudan's unemployment rate was 60.85% in 2024, ranked 188th globally. This represents a 27.9% increase from 2023. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2024.
Overview
Sudan's unemployment rate stood at 60.85% in 2024, a rise of +13.26pp from 2023. The IMF projects 60.61% by 2025. Sudan ranked 188th globally.
Sudan's unemployment rate has exhibited a sharp increase over the past few years, with the latest available figure standing at 60.85% in 2024, placing it as the 188th highest globally. This staggering rate is a stark contrast to the country's all-time low of 7.53% in 2022, a significant improvement from the early 1980s when unemployment was at 22.33%. Comparatively, Eswatini's unemployment rate is 34.64%, while South Africa's is 32.28%, indicating that Sudan's situation is among the most severe in the region. Since 1981, Sudan's unemployment rate has undergone a substantial transformation, with peaks and troughs occurring in response to economic and political upheavals. The recent surge in unemployment underscores the need for robust economic policies and investments in human capital to address this pressing issue. A decline in regional conflicts and an improvement in the business environment could potentially alter the trajectory of Sudan's unemployment trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Unemployment Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 46.47% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 47.94% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 49.85% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 52.94% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 57.97% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 60.61% | - | - |
| 2024 | 60.85% | +13.26pp | #188 |
| 2023 | 47.59% | +15.45pp | #190 |
| 2022 | 7.53% | −20.80pp | #132 |
| 2021 | 11.09% | −15.74pp | #147 |
| 2020 | 12.00% | −10.11pp | #150 |
| 2019 | 11.70% | −7.80pp | #158 |
| 2018 | 12.35% | −7.25pp | #161 |
| 2017 | 13.00% | −7.60pp | #161 |
| 2016 | 13.66% | −7.94pp | #163 |
| 2015 | 14.39% | −5.41pp | #164 |
| 2014 | 15.41% | +0.21pp | #166 |
| 2013 | 16.27% | +1.47pp | #169 |
| 2012 | 16.97% | +4.94pp | #171 |
| 2011 | 17.44% | +3.71pp | #170 |
| 2010 | 15.17% | +0.27pp | #165 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sudan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sudan's unemployment rate was 60.85% in 2024. Ranked 188th globally. This represents a 27.9% increase from the previous year.
Sudan's unemployment rate peaked at 60.85% in 2024.
The lowest unemployment rate in Sudan was 7.53% in 2022.
Sudan ranks 188th globally in unemployment rate as of 2024.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sudan's unemployment rate is projected to reach 60.61% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The unemployment rate of Sudan in 2024 was 60.85%. This ranks 188th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_unemployment-rate,
title = {Sudan Unemployment Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/unemployment-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}