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Sudan · WHO 2023 · 1/1 countries. Annual totals ÷ seconds in the source year set the rate. These are illustrative averages, not real-time death reports or predictions. The death clock includes all causes, including deaths that cannot currently be prevented. Sources & calculation ↗

Sub-Saharan Africa · UN member

SudanSDNA healthier future.

Sudan’s health dashboard connects the latest available evidence with a shared horizon: zero suicide, zero needless suffering, zero poverty, and longer healthy lives.

North-star health score · v2—

Required recent goal or foundation data missing

Life expectancy66.5

Years · 2024

Healthy life expectancy57.8

Years · 2023

Indicator coverage49 / 52

Dated numerical series · 0 source-context notes.

Inspect Sudan’s score components

Version 2 is a deliberately demanding editorial measure of distance to the north stars, not an official WHO/UN index or the percentage of people who are healthy. Strong services cannot cancel out ongoing suicide, health loss, or extreme poverty. At least 9 of 12 core measures and all three recent zero-harm inputs are required. Missing inputs suppress the final score, rather than implying success. Health loss is a proxy broader than avoidable suffering; the $3.00/day measure covers extreme poverty, not every form of deprivation. Lower scores under this new method are a recalibration, not evidence of deterioration.

Measure	Year	Value	Foundation component score
Life expectancy	2024	66.5	41.3
Under-five mortality	2024	61.6	38.4
Maternal mortality	2023	256	48.8
Suicide mortality	2021	3.2	87.4
Premature chronic-disease mortality	2021	21.2	39.4
Tuberculosis incidence	2024	47	90.6
Essential health-service coverage	2023	48	48
DTP immunization	2024	39	39
Fine-particle air pollution	2023	37.6	40.7

Zero suicide

3.01 deaths per 100,000 people · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.624

Zero needless suffering

0.453 DALYs per person; health-loss proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.181

Zero poverty

Recent comparable input missing

Final score withheld

A deliberately demanding measure of distance to the goals. Version 2 changes the method, not the underlying observations. Health loss is not all needless suffering; the poverty input measures extreme poverty. See the formula and limits ↗

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The human stakes

More life.
Less suffering.

Choose a reduction in the measured annual burden. This is a transparent scenario, not a forecast that completing a checklist will deliver it.

Illustrative reduction 25%

0%50%100% theoretical ceiling

Annual deaths avoided75.8K

Of 303.1K deaths in the covered population.

Years of life restored4.4M

Years lost to premature mortality (YLL).

Health loss diminished1.3M

Disability-weighted years (YLD), a health-loss measure.

Healthy life-years reclaimed5.7M

YLL + YLD = DALYs. 70.8K equivalent 80-year healthy lifetimes.

Sudan · 2023

WHO modeled all-cause estimates; same release and reference year. These four measures overlap and must not be added. DALYs quantify health loss, not every form of suffering. An equivalent lifetime is a unit conversion, not a person saved. All-cause deaths include deaths that cannot currently be prevented; 100% is an arithmetic ceiling.

See the calculation and its limits ↗

Sudan · the evidence

The trends.
The north stars.

Mint traces measured observations. Gold marks numerical goals. Lines connect available observations, which can be years apart. Non-numerical goals are explained in each card. Historical figures, model caveats and source-backed status notes stay visible. A gap is an invitation to improve measurement.

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outcomes2024

Life expectancy

66.5 years

North star

90 years of life, with health and dignity

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗

Life expectancy observations for Sudan
Year	years
2024	66.5
2023	66.3
2022	65.7
2021	64.5
2020	65.1
2019	65.8
2018	65.5
2017	65.1
2016	64.7
2015	64.4
2014	64
2013	63.4
2012	63.4
2011	63.2
2010	63
2009	62.7
2008	61.3
2007	61.4
2006	60.4
2005	57.2
2004	56.8
2003	58.3
2002	59.3
2001	59.3
2000	58.9

burden2023

Healthy life expectancy

57.8 years

North star

80 years lived in full health

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.

World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗

Healthy life expectancy observations for Sudan
Year	years
2023	57.8
2022	58.4
2021	58.3
2020	58.3
2019	59.5
2018	59.3
2017	59
2016	58.6
2015	58.4
2014	58.2
2013	57.9
2012	57.8
2011	57.4
2010	57.2
2009	56.9
2008	56.5
2007	56.3
2006	55.8
2005	54.5
2004	53.7
2003	54.5
2002	54.3
2001	54
2000	53.6

outcomes2024

Under-five mortality

61.6 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable child deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗

Under-five mortality observations for Sudan
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	61.6
2023	63.1
2022	51
2021	52.7
2020	54.3
2019	56.1
2018	57.8
2017	59.7
2016	61.6
2015	63.5
2014	65.4
2013	67.3
2012	69.3
2011	71.3
2010	73.4
2009	75.5
2008	77.9
2007	80.4
2006	83
2005	98.8
2004	101.1
2003	91.9
2002	95.2
2001	98.6
2000	102

outcomes2024

Infant mortality

42.9 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable infant deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗

Infant mortality observations for Sudan
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	42.9
2023	44
2022	39.8
2021	41
2020	42.2
2019	43.4
2018	44.6
2017	45.9
2016	47.2
2015	48.4
2014	49.7
2013	50.8
2012	51.9
2011	53.1
2010	54.3
2009	55.5
2008	56.8
2007	58.2
2006	59.7
2005	66.4
2004	67.8
2003	64.8
2002	66.7
2001	68.6
2000	70.5

outcomes2024

Neonatal mortality

23.7 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable newborn deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗

Neonatal mortality observations for Sudan
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	23.7
2023	24.2
2022	24.5
2021	25.1
2020	25.6
2019	26.1
2018	26.6
2017	27.1
2016	27.6
2015	28.2
2014	28.7
2013	29.3
2012	29.7
2011	30.2
2010	30.7
2009	31.1
2008	31.6
2007	32.1
2006	32.6
2005	33.3
2004	33.9
2003	34.3
2002	35
2001	35.7
2000	36.3

outcomes2023

Maternal mortality

256 per 100,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable maternal deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗

Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗

Maternal mortality observations for Sudan
Year	per 100,000 live births
2023	256
2022	263
2021	305
2020	273
2019	262
2018	268
2017	277
2016	288
2015	298
2014	309
2013	327
2012	340
2011	357
2010	370
2009	382
2008	426
2007	445
2006	485
2005	506
2004	536
2003	593
2002	588
2001	616
2000	645

outcomes2021

Suicide mortality

3.2 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗

Suicide mortality observations for Sudan
Year	per 100,000 people
2021	3.2
2020	3
2019	3.4
2018	3.5
2017	3.5
2016	3.5
2015	3.5
2014	3.6
2013	3.7
2012	3.5
2011	3.7
2010	3.5
2009	3.8
2008	3.6
2007	3.5
2006	3.6
2005	3.6
2004	3.7
2003	3.8
2002	3.9
2001	4
2000	4

outcomes2019

Road-traffic mortality

26.8 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗

Road-traffic mortality observations for Sudan
Year	per 100,000 people
2019	26.8
2018	26.1
2017	26.9
2016	25.5
2015	25.1
2014	24.9
2013	22.2
2012	22.2
2011	21.1
2010	23.8
2009	24.2
2008	24.7
2007	24.7
2006	24.9
2005	25.6
2004	25.7
2003	25.7
2002	25.4
2001	25.5
2000	25.5

outcomes2008

Intentional homicide

5.1 per 100,000 people

Historical evidence · 2008. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero intentional homicides

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.

Source, limitations & data

UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗

Intentional homicide observations for Sudan
Year	per 100,000 people
2008	5.1
2007	4.7

outcomes2021

Premature chronic-disease mortality

21.2 % probability ages 30–70

North star

End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.

Source, limitations & data

Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗

Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Sudan
Year	% probability ages 30–70
2021	21.2
2020	22.6
2019	22.4
2018	22.8
2017	22.7
2016	22.8
2015	22.9
2014	23.1
2013	23.3
2012	23.4
2011	23.7
2010	23.2
2009	23.7
2008	24
2007	24
2006	24.2
2005	24.6
2004	25
2003	25.5
2002	26
2001	26.3
2000	26.7

burden2023

Healthy life-years lost

22,649,366 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.

Source, limitations & data

DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Healthy life-years lost observations for Sudan
Year	healthy life-years
2023	22,649,366
2022	19,498,103
2021	19,202,400
2020	18,815,393
2019	17,982,635
2015	17,270,634
2010	17,233,766
2000	18,079,052

burden2023

Life-years lost to premature death

17,525,773 life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.

Source, limitations & data

Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Life-years lost to premature death observations for Sudan
Year	life-years
2023	17,525,773
2022	14,428,350
2021	14,173,353
2020	14,019,461
2019	13,587,713
2015	13,367,984
2010	13,737,866
2000	15,244,709

burden2023

Years of nonfatal health loss

5,123,593 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.

Source, limitations & data

A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Sudan
Year	healthy life-years
2023	5,123,593
2022	5,069,754
2021	5,029,048
2020	4,795,931
2019	4,394,921
2015	3,902,650
2010	3,495,900
2000	2,834,343

outcomes2023

All-cause deaths

303,144 deaths

North star

Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.

Source, limitations & data

Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

All-cause deaths observations for Sudan
Year	deaths
2023	303,144
2022	276,591
2021	269,899
2020	267,767
2019	244,531
2015	231,130
2010	226,543
2000	235,409

outcomes2023

Suicide deaths

1,508 deaths

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Suicide deaths observations for Sudan
Year	deaths
2023	1,508
2022	1,505
2021	1,442
2020	1,413
2019	1,373
2015	1,169
2010	1,021
2000	834

burden2023

Depressive-disorder health loss

423,602 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Sudan
Year	healthy life-years
2023	423,602
2022	401,649
2021	398,759
2020	388,564
2019	302,665
2015	257,604
2010	217,952
2000	163,961

burden2023

Anxiety-disorder health loss

314,458 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Sudan
Year	healthy life-years
2023	314,458
2022	270,614
2021	252,266
2020	249,279
2019	197,505
2015	172,718
2010	150,852
2000	128,446

burden2023

Alcohol-disorder health loss

12,402 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Sudan
Year	healthy life-years
2023	12,402
2022	12,106
2021	11,620
2020	11,345
2019	11,164
2015	10,309
2010	9,451
2000	7,664

burden2023

Drug-disorder health loss

42,015 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Drug-disorder health loss observations for Sudan
Year	healthy life-years
2023	42,015
2022	41,442
2021	39,904
2020	38,368
2019	37,188
2015	30,824
2010	26,122
2000	18,787

disease2024

Tuberculosis incidence

47 per 100,000 people

North star

End tuberculosis

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗

Tuberculosis incidence observations for Sudan
Year	per 100,000 people
2024	47
2023	50
2022	54
2021	58
2020	62
2019	67
2018	71
2017	77
2016	82
2015	88
2014	94
2013	100
2012	103
2011	105
2010	119
2009	121
2008	116
2007	144
2006	146
2005	143
2004	142
2003	138
2002	139
2001	139
2000	148

disease2024

New HIV infections

0.23 per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49

North star

Zero new HIV infections

Unified Nations aspirational north star

New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.

Source, limitations & data

Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗

New HIV infections observations for Sudan
Year	per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
2024	0.2
2023	0.2
2022	0.2
2021	0.2
2020	0.2
2019	0.1
2018	0.1
2017	0.1
2016	0.2
2015	0.2
2014	0.2
2013	0.1
2012	0.1
2011	0.1
2010	0.1
2009	0.1
2008	0.1
2007	0.1
2006	0.1
2005	0.1
2004	0.1
2003	0.2
2002	0.2
2001	0.2
2000	0.2

disease2024

Malaria incidence

98.3 per 1,000 at risk

North star

End malaria

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.

Source, limitations & data

At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗

Malaria incidence observations for Sudan
Year	per 1,000 at risk
2024	98.3
2023	97.6
2022	72
2021	70.4
2020	65.8
2019	63.2
2018	59.4
2017	56.4
2016	50.4
2015	43.3
2014	37.1
2013	33.7
2012	32.3
2011	32
2010	32.4
2009	34.3
2008	37.2
2007	45.1
2006	52.2
2005	53.3
2004	54.3
2003	60.4
2002	65.5
2001	83.5
2000	89.7

disease2024

Diabetes prevalence

19 % ages 20–79

North star

Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.

Source, limitations & data

A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗

Diabetes prevalence observations for Sudan
Year	% ages 20–79
2024	19
2011	8.6

diseaseDATA GAP

Tobacco use

— % adults 15+

○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

A tobacco-free future

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.

Source, limitations & data

Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Tobacco use observations for Sudan
Year	% adults 15+

disease2020

Alcohol consumption

<0.1 litres pure alcohol per adult 15+

North star

Minimize alcohol-related harm

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗

Alcohol consumption observations for Sudan
Year	litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
2020	<0.1
2019	<0.1
2018	<0.1
2017	<0.1
2016	<0.1
2015	0.2
2014	0.2
2013	0.2
2012	<0.1
2011	<0.1
2010	<0.1
2009	0
2008	0
2007	0
2006	0
2005	0
2004	0
2003	0
2002	0
2001	0
2000	0

disease2014

Child stunting

38.2 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2014. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero child stunting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗

Child stunting observations for Sudan
Year	% children under 5
2014	38.2
2010	34.1
2006	38.3

disease2014

Child wasting

16.3 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2014. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero child wasting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗

Child wasting observations for Sudan
Year	% children under 5
2014	16.3
2010	15.4
2006	14.5

disease2021

Undernourishment

11 % of population

North star

Zero hunger

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.

Source, limitations & data

FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗

Undernourishment observations for Sudan
Year	% of population
2021	11
2020	11.1
2019	10.8
2018	10.8
2017	10.3
2016	9.8
2015	8.9
2014	8.4
2013	8.7

care2023

Essential health-service coverage

48 index 0–100

North star

Universal access to essential health services

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.

Source, limitations & data

A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗

Essential health-service coverage observations for Sudan
Year	index 0–100
2023	48
2022	48
2021	46
2020	47
2019	47
2018	47
2017	47
2016	46
2015	45
2014	46
2013	45
2012	41
2011	39
2010	38
2009	37
2008	34
2007	33
2006	31
2005	29
2004	28
2003	27
2002	27
2001	27
2000	27

care2024

DTP immunization

39 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected by routine vaccination

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗

DTP immunization observations for Sudan
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	39
2023	51
2022	84
2021	84
2020	90
2019	93
2018	93
2017	95
2016	93
2015	93
2014	94
2013	93
2012	92
2011	93
2010	90
2009	81
2008	86
2007	84
2006	78
2005	78
2004	74
2003	69
2002	60
2001	66
2000	62

care2024

Measles immunization

46 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected against measles

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗

Measles immunization observations for Sudan
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	46
2023	51
2022	80
2021	81
2020	86
2019	90
2018	88
2017	90
2016	87
2015	87
2014	86
2013	85
2012	85
2011	87
2010	90
2009	82
2008	79
2007	79
2006	73
2005	69
2004	67
2003	65
2002	58
2001	58
2000	58

care2014

Skilled birth attendance

77.7 % of births

Historical evidence · 2014. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Births attended by skilled health personnel.

Source, limitations & data

Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗

Skilled birth attendance observations for Sudan
Year	% of births
2014	77.7
2010	72.5
2006	49.2

care2024

Adolescent birth rate

64.5 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19

North star

Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.

Source, limitations & data

Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗

Adolescent birth rate observations for Sudan
Year	births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
2024	64.5
2023	66.1
2022	67.3
2021	69.1
2020	71.2
2019	72.7
2018	74
2017	75.9
2016	77.5
2015	79.7
2014	80.1
2013	81.6
2012	83.6
2011	86.5
2010	88.9
2009	89.8
2008	91.8
2007	96.1
2006	96
2005	99.9
2004	103.2
2003	104.9
2002	106.4
2001	107
2000	106.3

care2023

Current health expenditure

2.9 % of GDP

North star

Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.

Source, limitations & data

More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗

Current health expenditure observations for Sudan
Year	% of GDP
2023	2.9
2022	3.8
2021	3
2020	3
2019	4.6
2018	4.5
2017	5.9
2016	5.7
2015	5.8
2014	5.7
2013	7
2012	5.7
2011	5.6
2010	5.1
2009	6.4
2008	5.4
2007	5.7
2006	4.9
2005	4.1
2004	4.2
2003	3.9
2002	3.3
2001	3.4
2000	3.6

care2023

Out-of-pocket health costs

57.4 % of health expenditure

North star

No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.

Source, limitations & data

Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗

Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Sudan
Year	% of health expenditure
2023	57.4
2022	42.5
2021	58.2
2020	53
2019	67.5
2018	67
2017	72.5
2016	71.2
2015	79.4
2014	67
2013	74.8
2012	65.5
2011	65.9
2010	61.3
2009	52.5
2008	62.4
2007	58
2006	55.8
2005	54.6
2004	57.2
2003	62.6
2002	61.4
2001	62.3
2000	61.8

care2017

Physician availability

0.3 per 1,000 people

Historical evidence · 2017. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Timely access to qualified health professionals

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Number of physicians per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗

Physician availability observations for Sudan
Year	per 1,000 people
2017	0.3
2015	0.4
2008	0.3
2007	0.3
2006	0.3
2004	0.2
2000	0.2

care2018

Nurses & midwives

1.1 per 1,000 people

North star

Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗

Nurses & midwives observations for Sudan
Year	per 1,000 people
2018	1.1
2015	0.8
2014	1.2
2008	1
2007	1
2006	1
2004	1

environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed drinking water

— % of population

○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe drinking water for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed drinking water observations for Sudan
Year	% of population

environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed sanitation

— % of population

○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe sanitation for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed sanitation observations for Sudan
Year	% of population

environment2024

Handwashing facilities

10.8 % of population

North star

Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.

Source, limitations & data

Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗

Handwashing facilities observations for Sudan
Year	% of population
2024	10.8
2023	10.8
2022	10.8
2021	10.8
2020	12.5
2019	14.3
2018	16
2017	17.8
2016	19.5
2015	21.3
2014	23
2013	24.8
2012	26.5
2011	26.5
2010	26.5
2009	26.5
2008	26.5

environment2023

Fine-particle air pollution

37.6 µg/m³

North star

WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³

WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗

Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Source, limitations & data

Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗

Fine-particle air pollution observations for Sudan
Year	µg/m³
2023	37.6
2022	39
2021	38.7
2020	34.3
2019	37.9
2018	38.3
2017	41.6
2016	41.1
2015	40.3
2014	35
2013	40.7
2012	39.6
2011	42.2
2010	40.7
2009	40.6
2008	39.2
2007	38.4
2006	39.2
2005	38.9
2004	41.2
2003	37.7
2002	37.3
2001	37.5
2000	37.5

environment2023

Clean cooking access

70.6 % of population

North star

Clean cooking without harmful household smoke

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.

Source, limitations & data

Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗

Clean cooking access observations for Sudan
Year	% of population
2023	70.6
2022	68.2
2021	65.7
2020	63.4
2019	60.8
2018	57.6
2017	55.2
2016	51.9
2015	48.4
2014	45.8
2013	41.8
2012	39.2
2011	35.8
2010	32.2
2009	29.3
2008	26.2
2007	23.1
2006	19.8
2005	17.3
2004	15
2003	12.7
2002	10.4
2001	8.8
2000	7.2

environment2024

Electricity access

66 % of population

North star

Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with access to electricity.

Source, limitations & data

Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗

Electricity access observations for Sudan
Year	% of population
2024	66
2023	66
2022	63.2
2021	61.8
2020	59.7
2019	57.6
2018	55.3
2017	53
2016	50.5
2015	48
2014	44.9
2013	43.1
2012	40.7
2011	38.3
2010	36
2009	29
2008	20
2007	31.1
2006	30.8
2005	30.5
2004	30.2
2003	29.9
2002	29.7
2001	29.4
2000	23

opportunity2014

Extreme poverty

10.1 % of population

Historical evidence · 2014. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero extreme poverty

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.

Source, limitations & data

Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗

Extreme poverty observations for Sudan
Year	% of population
2014	10.1
2009	13.1

opportunity2022

Unemployment

7.5 % of labor force

North star

Decent work for everyone who wants it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗

Unemployment observations for Sudan
Year	% of labor force
2022	7.5
2021	11.1
2020	12
2019	11.7
2018	12.3
2017	13
2016	13.7
2015	14.4
2014	15.4
2013	16.3
2012	17
2011	17.4
2010	15.2
2009	13
2008	15.6
2007	15.5
2006	15.5
2005	15.5
2004	15.5
2003	15.5
2002	15.5
2001	15.6
2000	15.6

opportunity2022

Employment-to-population ratio

34.7 % ages 15+

North star

Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗

Employment-to-population ratio observations for Sudan
Year	% ages 15+
2022	34.7
2021	34.1
2020	34.4
2019	35.7
2018	36.2
2017	36.9
2016	37.6
2015	38.2
2014	38.7
2013	39.2
2012	39.7
2011	40.3
2010	41.3
2009	42.4
2008	40.9
2007	41.2
2006	41.5
2005	41.7
2004	42
2003	42.2
2002	42.5
2001	42.7
2000	42.9

opportunity2025

Income per person

1,873 international dollars, constant 2021 PPP

North star

Shared prosperity within ecological limits

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.

Source, limitations & data

Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗

Income per person observations for Sudan
Year	international dollars, constant 2021 PPP
2025	1,873
2024	1,861
2023	2,181
2022	3,132
2021	3,249
2020	3,401
2019	3,626
2018	3,817
2017	4,061
2016	4,175
2015	4,159
2014	4,208
2013	4,130
2012	4,146
2011	4,468
2010	4,220
2009	4,188
2008	4,446
2007	4,416
2006	4,300
2005	4,152
2004	4,041
2003	3,947
2002	3,814
2001	3,702
2000	3,576

opportunity2014

Income inequality

34.2 Gini index 0–100

Historical evidence · 2014. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Distribution of income or consumption within a country.

Source, limitations & data

Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗

Income inequality observations for Sudan
Year	Gini index 0–100
2014	34.2
2009	35.4

opportunity2019

Primary-school completion

60.1 % of relevant age group

North star

Every child completes quality primary education

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Completion rate for primary education.

Source, limitations & data

Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗

Primary-school completion observations for Sudan
Year	% of relevant age group
2019	60.1
2018	58.9
2017	56.9
2016	55.4
2015	55
2014	54
2013	54.1
2012	53.8
2010	57.9

opportunity2008

Adult literacy

53.5 % adults 15+

Historical evidence · 2008. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Literacy for every adult

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗

Adult literacy observations for Sudan
Year	% adults 15+
2008	53.5
2000	61.3

opportunity2017

Internet use

18.6 % of population

Historical evidence · 2017. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Meaningful digital access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using the internet.

Source, limitations & data

Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗

Internet use observations for Sudan
Year	% of population
2017	18.6
2016	14.1
2015	12
2007	8.7
2004	0.8
2003	0.5
2002	0.4
2001	0.1
2000	<0.1

opportunity2014

Birth registration

67.3 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2014. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Every child counted and legally recognized

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.

Source, limitations & data

Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗

Birth registration observations for Sudan
Year	% children under 5
2014	67.3
2010	59.3
2006	33

A starting agenda for Sudan

Turn the goals
into work.

This is a public-health agenda to adapt with local communities and professionals. Completion alone does not establish a quantified effect.

Prevent avoidable deaths

Protect life at every stage.

Expand timely, respectful maternal and newborn care.
Close gaps in routine vaccination and disease prevention.
Strengthen suicide prevention, mental-health care, and follow-up.
Reduce road injuries, violence, and avoidable chronic-disease deaths.

WHO suicide-prevention evidence ↗

Reduce health loss

Make effective care reachable.

Improve access to primary care and essential medicines.
Detect and treat disease earlier.
Provide rehabilitation, pain relief, and disability support.
Protect households from harmful health-care costs.

WHO universal health coverage ↗

Build healthy conditions

Support the foundations of life.

Deliver safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and clean cooking.
Reduce harmful air pollution and child malnutrition.
Expand quality education, decent work, and social protection.
Publish results and identify who is still being left behind.

International development goals ↗

Keep exploring

OUR GREAT WORKIS NOT OVER.

SudanSDNA healthier future.

More life.Less suffering.

The trends.The north stars.

Life expectancy

Healthy life expectancy

Under-five mortality

Infant mortality

Neonatal mortality

Maternal mortality

Suicide mortality

Road-traffic mortality

Intentional homicide

Premature chronic-disease mortality

Healthy life-years lost

Life-years lost to premature death

Years of nonfatal health loss

All-cause deaths

Suicide deaths

Depressive-disorder health loss

Anxiety-disorder health loss

Alcohol-disorder health loss

Drug-disorder health loss

Tuberculosis incidence

New HIV infections

Malaria incidence

Diabetes prevalence

Tobacco use

Alcohol consumption

Child stunting

Child wasting

Undernourishment

Essential health-service coverage

DTP immunization

Measles immunization

Skilled birth attendance

Adolescent birth rate

Current health expenditure

Out-of-pocket health costs

Physician availability

Nurses & midwives

Safely managed drinking water

Safely managed sanitation

Handwashing facilities

Fine-particle air pollution

Clean cooking access

Electricity access

Extreme poverty

Unemployment

Employment-to-population ratio

Income per person

Income inequality

Primary-school completion

Adult literacy

Internet use

Birth registration

Turn the goalsinto work.

Protect life at every stage.

Make effective care reachable.

Support the foundations of life.

More country perspectives.

OUR GREAT WORK
IS NOT OVER.

More life.
Less suffering.

The trends.
The north stars.

Turn the goals
into work.