Which has higher population, Kenya or Sudan?

Kenya, at 41,524 against 35,803 in Sudan as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Sudan?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Kenya vs Sudan: Population

Kenya

41,524

in 2030

Sudan

35,803

in 2030

Kenya rank

30th

Sudan rank

33rd

Population over time

Kenya
Sudan

How they compare

Kenya currently reports 41,524 against 35,803 in Sudan, a difference of 5,721.

That makes Kenya's figure about 1.2 times Sudan's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sudan ahead.

Kenya ranks 30th and Sudan ranks 33rd of 188 countries.

Kenya has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Kenya	Sudan	Difference	Ahead
1990s	13,706	13,140	565.8	Kenya
2000s	19,584	16,956	2,627	Kenya
2010s	26,997	22,567	4,430	Kenya
2020s	36,147	30,947	5,200	Kenya
2030s	41,524	35,803	5,721	Kenya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Kenya or Sudan?: Kenya, at 41,524 against 35,803 in Sudan as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Kenya and Sudan?: 5,721, with Kenya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Sudan?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Kenya and Sudan rank globally for population?: Kenya ranks 30th and Sudan ranks 33rd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.