Population
Sudan is higher
Sudan records 50,448,963, about 1.08× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Algeria is higher
Algeria records 2,381,740 km², about 1.27× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Algeria is higher
Algeria records $269.32 billion, about 5.42× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇩🇿 Algeria46,814,308
🇸🇩 Sudan50,448,963
Sudan’s population is 7.8% larger than that of Algeria, a difference of 3,634,655.
Surface area
🇩🇿 Algeria2,381,740 km²
🇸🇩 Sudan1,878,000 km²
Algeria’s surface area is 27% larger than that of Sudan, a difference of 503,740 km².
Population density
🇩🇿 Algeria19.7 /km²
🇸🇩 Sudan26.9 /km²
Sudan’s population density is 37% higher than that of Algeria, a difference of 7.2 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇩🇿 Algeria$269.32 billion · 2024
🇸🇩 Sudan$49.67 billion · 2024
Algeria’s nominal GDP is 442% larger than that of Sudan, a difference of $219.65 billion.
GDP per capita
🇩🇿 Algeria$5,753 · 2024
🇸🇩 Sudan$985 · 2024
Algeria’s GDP per capita is 484% higher than that of Sudan, a difference of $4,768.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Algiers
Khartoum
Population
46,814,308
50,448,963
Surface area
2,381,740 km²
1,878,000 km²
Population density
19.7 /km²
26.9 /km²
Nominal GDP
$269.32 billion · 2024
$49.67 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$5,753 · 2024
$985 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Northern Africa
Northern Africa
Currency
Algerian dinar · DZD · دج
Sudanese pound · SDG · .س.ج
Nationality
Algerian
Sudanese
Phone code
+213
+249
Internet domain
.dz
.sd
ISO codes
DZ / DZA
SD / SDN
Time zone
Africa/Algiers
Africa/Khartoum
Native name
الجزائر
السودان
| Measure | Algeria | Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Algiers | Khartoum |
| Population | 46,814,308 | 50,448,963 |
| Surface area | 2,381,740 km² | 1,878,000 km² |
| Population density | 19.7 /km² | 26.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $269.32 billion · 2024 | $49.67 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $5,753 · 2024 | $985 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Northern Africa | Northern Africa |
| Currency | Algerian dinar · DZD · دج | Sudanese pound · SDG · .س.ج |
| Nationality | Algerian | Sudanese |
| Phone code | +213 | +249 |
| Internet domain | .dz | .sd |
| ISO codes | DZ / DZA | SD / SDN |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers | Africa/Khartoum |
| Native name | الجزائر | السودان |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Algeria
Algeria, the largest country in Africa, stretches from the sparkling Mediterranean coast to the sweeping Sahara Desert, offering a dramatic tapestry of landscapes, histories, and cultures that captivate travelers and scholars alike.
Full Algeria profile →About Sudan
Sudan is a large nation in northeastern Africa where the Blue and White Nile rivers meet at the capital, Khartoum. A land of ancient kingdoms and vast deserts, it boasts more pyramids than Egypt yet remains little known to the wider world. In recent years it has navigated profound political upheaval as it seeks a more stable future.
Full Sudan profile →Algeria & Sudan: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
What is the population of Algeria?
Algeria has a recorded population of approximately 46,814,308 people.
How big is Algeria?
Algeria covers an area of about 2,381,740 km².
What is the population density of Algeria?
Algeria has a population density of roughly 19.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Algeria?
Algeria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $269.32 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Algeria?
Algeria has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,753.
What currency is used in Algeria?
Algeria uses the Algerian dinar (DZD), with the symbol دج.
Where is Algeria located?
Algeria is located in Northern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Algeria?
The native name of Algeria is الجزائر.
What are people from Algeria called?
People from Algeria are referred to as Algerian.
What is the phone calling code for Algeria?
The international dialing code for Algeria is +213.
What is the internet domain for Algeria?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Algeria is .dz.
What time zone is Algeria in?
Algeria uses the Africa/Algiers time zone.
What is Algeria known for?
Algeria, the largest country in Africa, stretches from the sparkling Mediterranean coast to the sweeping Sahara Desert, offering a dramatic tapestry of landscapes, histories, and cultures that captivate travelers and scholars alike.
What is the capital of Sudan?
The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.
What is the population of Sudan?
Sudan has a recorded population of approximately 50,448,963 people.
How big is Sudan?
Sudan covers an area of about 1,878,000 km².
What is the population density of Sudan?
Sudan has a population density of roughly 26.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Sudan?
Sudan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $49.67 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Sudan?
Sudan has a GDP per capita of approximately $985.
What currency is used in Sudan?
Sudan uses the Sudanese pound (SDG), with the symbol .س.ج.
Where is Sudan located?
Sudan is located in Northern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Sudan?
The native name of Sudan is السودان.
What are people from Sudan called?
People from Sudan are referred to as Sudanese.
What is the phone calling code for Sudan?
The international dialing code for Sudan is +249.
What is the internet domain for Sudan?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Sudan is .sd.
What time zone is Sudan in?
Sudan uses the Africa/Khartoum time zone.
What is Sudan known for?
Sudan is a large nation in northeastern Africa where the Blue and White Nile rivers meet at the capital, Khartoum. A land of ancient kingdoms and vast deserts, it boasts more pyramids than Egypt yet remains little known to the wider world. In recent years it has navigated profound political upheaval as it seeks a more stable future.