Sudan Population living in slums 2026: 70.37 %

Sudan's population living in slums in 2026 is 70.37 % (estimate), down 1.1% from 2025. It ranks #11 of 196 countries.

This statistic measures the percentage of a country's population living in slums, highlighting urban poverty and living conditions. Understanding slum populations is crucial for addressing housing challenges and improving the quality of life.

Sudan•27 years of data (2000–2026)••UN Habitat•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Population living in slums over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
202670.37 %0.81 %-1.13%
202571.18 %0.5 %-0.70%
202471.68 %0.5 %-0.70%
202372.19 %1.51 %-2.05%
202273.7 %0 %0.00%
202173.7 %0 %0.00%
202073.7 %0 %0.00%
201973.7 %0 %0.00%
201873.7 %+0.02 %+0.02%
201773.68 %+0.02 %+0.02%
201673.66 %2.54 %-3.34%
201576.21 %2.54 %-3.23%
201478.75 %2.54 %-3.13%
201381.29 %2.54 %-3.03%
201283.83 %2.54 %-2.94%
201186.38 %2.54 %-2.86%
201088.92 %2.54 %-2.78%
200991.46 %2.54 %-2.70%
200894 %2.54 %-2.63%
200796.55 %2.54 %-2.57%
200699.09 %0.01 %-0.01%
200599.09 %0.01 %-0.01%
200499.1 %0 %0.00%
200399.1 %0 %0.00%
200299.1 %+38.67 %+63.99%
200160.43 %+38.67 %+177.67%
200021.76 %——

Frequently Asked Questions About Sudan Population living in slums

What is Sudan's population living in slums in 2026?▾

Sudan's population living in slums is 70.37 % in 2026 (estimate), according to UN Habitat.

Is Sudan's population living in slums increasing or decreasing?▾

Sudan's population living in slums fell by 1.1% from 2025 (71.18 %) to 2026 (70.37 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 4.5%.

How does Sudan rank for population living in slums?▾

In 2026, Sudan has the 11th highest population living in slums out of 196 countries with data.

What was Sudan's population living in slums in 2000?▾

In 2000, Sudan's population living in slums was 21.76 %. By 2026 it rose by 223.4%.

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