Population
Egypt is higher
Egypt records 116,538,258, about 2.31× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Sudan is higher
Sudan records 1,878,000 km², about 1.88× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Egypt is higher
Egypt records $389.06 billion, about 7.83× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇪🇬 Egypt116,538,258
🇸🇩 Sudan50,448,963
Egypt’s population is 131% larger than that of Sudan, a difference of 66,089,295.
Surface area
🇪🇬 Egypt1,001,450 km²
🇸🇩 Sudan1,878,000 km²
Sudan’s surface area is 88% larger than that of Egypt, a difference of 876,550 km².
Population density
🇪🇬 Egypt116 /km²
🇸🇩 Sudan26.9 /km²
Egypt’s population density is 333% higher than that of Sudan, a difference of 89.5 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇪🇬 Egypt$389.06 billion · 2024
🇸🇩 Sudan$49.67 billion · 2024
Egypt’s nominal GDP is 683% larger than that of Sudan, a difference of $339.39 billion.
GDP per capita
🇪🇬 Egypt$3,338 · 2024
🇸🇩 Sudan$985 · 2024
Egypt’s GDP per capita is 239% higher than that of Sudan, a difference of $2,354.
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
Cairo
Khartoum
Population
116,538,258
50,448,963
Surface area
1,001,450 km²
1,878,000 km²
Population density
116 /km²
26.9 /km²
Nominal GDP
$389.06 billion · 2024
$49.67 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$3,338 · 2024
$985 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Northern Africa
Northern Africa
Currency
Egyptian pound · EGP · ج.م
Sudanese pound · SDG · .س.ج
Nationality
Egyptian
Sudanese
Phone code
+20
+249
Internet domain
.eg
.sd
ISO codes
EG / EGY
SD / SDN
Time zone
Africa/Cairo
Africa/Khartoum
Native name
مصر
السودان
| Measure | Egypt | Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Cairo | Khartoum |
| Population | 116,538,258 | 50,448,963 |
| Surface area | 1,001,450 km² | 1,878,000 km² |
| Population density | 116 /km² | 26.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $389.06 billion · 2024 | $49.67 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $3,338 · 2024 | $985 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Northern Africa | Northern Africa |
| Currency | Egyptian pound · EGP · ج.م | Sudanese pound · SDG · .س.ج |
| Nationality | Egyptian | Sudanese |
| Phone code | +20 | +249 |
| Internet domain | .eg | .sd |
| ISO codes | EG / EGY | SD / SDN |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo | Africa/Khartoum |
| Native name | مصر | السودان |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Egypt
Egypt, a land of timeless wonder at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, captivates visitors with its ancient monuments, bustling cities, and the life‑giving waters of the Nile.
Full Egypt 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 →Egypt & Sudan: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
What is the population of Egypt?
Egypt has a recorded population of approximately 116,538,258 people.
How big is Egypt?
Egypt covers an area of about 1,001,450 km².
What is the population density of Egypt?
Egypt has a population density of roughly 116 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Egypt?
Egypt has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $389.06 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Egypt?
Egypt has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,338.
What currency is used in Egypt?
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP), with the symbol ج.م.
Where is Egypt located?
Egypt is located in Northern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Egypt?
The native name of Egypt is مصر.
What are people from Egypt called?
People from Egypt are referred to as Egyptian.
What is the phone calling code for Egypt?
The international dialing code for Egypt is +20.
What is the internet domain for Egypt?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Egypt is .eg.
What time zone is Egypt in?
Egypt uses the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What is Egypt known for?
Egypt, a land of timeless wonder at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, captivates visitors with its ancient monuments, bustling cities, and the life‑giving waters of the Nile.
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.