Which has higher population, Sudan or Uganda?

Sudan, at 35,803 against 34,459 in Uganda as of 2030.

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

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.

Sudan vs Uganda: Population

Sudan

35,803

in 2030

Uganda

34,459

in 2030

Sudan rank

33rd

Uganda rank

36th

Population over time

Sudan
Uganda

How they compare

Sudan currently reports 35,803 against 34,459 in Uganda, a difference of 1,344.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Sudan has been ahead every year.

Sudan ranks 33rd and Uganda ranks 36th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Sudan	Uganda	Difference	Ahead
1990s	13,140	10,369	2,772	Sudan
2000s	16,956	13,810	3,146	Sudan
2010s	22,567	19,440	3,127	Sudan
2020s	30,947	28,807	2,140	Sudan
2030s	35,803	34,459	1,344	Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Sudan or Uganda?: Sudan, at 35,803 against 34,459 in Uganda as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Sudan and Uganda?: 1,344, with Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sudan and Uganda?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Sudan and Uganda rank globally for population?: Sudan ranks 33rd and Uganda ranks 36th 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.