Population
Sudan is higher
Sudan records 50,448,963, about 6.83× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Sudan is higher
Sudan records 1,878,000 km², about 1.07× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Sudan is higher
Sudan records $49.67 billion, about 1.02× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇱🇾 Libya7,381,023
🇸🇩 Sudan50,448,963
Sudan’s population is 583% larger than that of Libya, a difference of 43,067,940.
Surface area
🇱🇾 Libya1,759,540 km²
🇸🇩 Sudan1,878,000 km²
Sudan’s surface area is 6.7% larger than that of Libya, a difference of 118,460 km².
Population density
🇱🇾 Libya4.2 /km²
🇸🇩 Sudan26.9 /km²
Sudan’s population density is 540% higher than that of Libya, a difference of 22.7 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇱🇾 Libya$48.49 billion · 2024
🇸🇩 Sudan$49.67 billion · 2024
Sudan’s nominal GDP is 2.4% larger than that of Libya, a difference of $1.19 billion.
GDP per capita
🇱🇾 Libya$6,569 · 2024
🇸🇩 Sudan$985 · 2024
Libya’s GDP per capita is 567% higher than that of Sudan, a difference of $5,585.
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
Tripolis
Khartoum
Population
7,381,023
50,448,963
Surface area
1,759,540 km²
1,878,000 km²
Population density
4.2 /km²
26.9 /km²
Nominal GDP
$48.49 billion · 2024
$49.67 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$6,569 · 2024
$985 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Northern Africa
Northern Africa
Currency
Libyan dinar · LYD · د.ل
Sudanese pound · SDG · .س.ج
Nationality
Libyan
Sudanese
Phone code
+218
+249
Internet domain
.ly
.sd
ISO codes
LY / LBY
SD / SDN
Time zone
Africa/Tripoli
Africa/Khartoum
Native name
ليبيا
السودان
| Measure | Libya | Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Tripolis | Khartoum |
| Population | 7,381,023 | 50,448,963 |
| Surface area | 1,759,540 km² | 1,878,000 km² |
| Population density | 4.2 /km² | 26.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $48.49 billion · 2024 | $49.67 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $6,569 · 2024 | $985 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Northern Africa | Northern Africa |
| Currency | Libyan dinar · LYD · د.ل | Sudanese pound · SDG · .س.ج |
| Nationality | Libyan | Sudanese |
| Phone code | +218 | +249 |
| Internet domain | .ly | .sd |
| ISO codes | LY / LBY | SD / SDN |
| Time zone | Africa/Tripoli | Africa/Khartoum |
| Native name | ليبيا | السودان |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Libya
Libya, officially the State of Libya, occupies the north‑east corner of the African continent and is the largest country in Africa by area. The nation is a unitary republic that governs across the western reaches of the Sahara Desert, along the Mediterranean coast, and across the high interior plateau.
Full Libya 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 →Libya & Sudan: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripolis.
What is the population of Libya?
Libya has a recorded population of approximately 7,381,023 people.
How big is Libya?
Libya covers an area of about 1,759,540 km².
What is the population density of Libya?
Libya has a population density of roughly 4.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Libya?
Libya has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $48.49 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Libya?
Libya has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,569.
What currency is used in Libya?
Libya uses the Libyan dinar (LYD), with the symbol د.ل.
Where is Libya located?
Libya is located in Northern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Libya?
The native name of Libya is ليبيا.
What are people from Libya called?
People from Libya are referred to as Libyan.
What is the phone calling code for Libya?
The international dialing code for Libya is +218.
What is the internet domain for Libya?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Libya is .ly.
What time zone is Libya in?
Libya uses the Africa/Tripoli time zone.
What is Libya known for?
Libya, officially the State of Libya, occupies the north‑east corner of the African continent and is the largest country in Africa by area. The nation is a unitary republic that governs across the western reaches of the Sahara Desert, along the Mediterranean coast, and across the high interior plateau.
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.