Population
Sudan is higher
Sudan records 50,448,963, about 4.11× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Sudan is higher
Sudan records 1,878,000 km², about 11.5× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Tunisia is higher
Tunisia records $51.33 billion, about 1.03× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇸🇩 Sudan50,448,963
🇹🇳 Tunisia12,277,109
Sudan’s population is 311% larger than that of Tunisia, a difference of 38,171,854.
Surface area
🇸🇩 Sudan1,878,000 km²
🇹🇳 Tunisia163,610 km²
Sudan’s surface area is about 11.5× that of Tunisia, a difference of 1,714,390 km².
Population density
🇸🇩 Sudan26.9 /km²
🇹🇳 Tunisia75 /km²
Tunisia’s population density is 179% higher than that of Sudan, a difference of 48.2 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇸🇩 Sudan$49.67 billion · 2024
🇹🇳 Tunisia$51.33 billion · 2024
Tunisia’s nominal GDP is 3.3% larger than that of Sudan, a difference of $1.66 billion.
GDP per capita
🇸🇩 Sudan$985 · 2024
🇹🇳 Tunisia$4,181 · 2024
Tunisia’s GDP per capita is 325% higher than that of Sudan, a difference of $3,197.
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
Khartoum
Tunis
Population
50,448,963
12,277,109
Surface area
1,878,000 km²
163,610 km²
Population density
26.9 /km²
75 /km²
Nominal GDP
$49.67 billion · 2024
$51.33 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$985 · 2024
$4,181 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Northern Africa
Northern Africa
Currency
Sudanese pound · SDG · .س.ج
Tunisian dinar · TND · ت.د
Nationality
Sudanese
Tunisian
Phone code
+249
+216
Internet domain
.sd
.tn
ISO codes
SD / SDN
TN / TUN
Time zone
Africa/Khartoum
Africa/Tunis
Native name
السودان
تونس
| Measure | Sudan | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Khartoum | Tunis |
| Population | 50,448,963 | 12,277,109 |
| Surface area | 1,878,000 km² | 163,610 km² |
| Population density | 26.9 /km² | 75 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $49.67 billion · 2024 | $51.33 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $985 · 2024 | $4,181 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Northern Africa | Northern Africa |
| Currency | Sudanese pound · SDG · .س.ج | Tunisian dinar · TND · ت.د |
| Nationality | Sudanese | Tunisian |
| Phone code | +249 | +216 |
| Internet domain | .sd | .tn |
| ISO codes | SD / SDN | TN / TUN |
| Time zone | Africa/Khartoum | Africa/Tunis |
| Native name | السودان | تونس |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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 →About Tunisia
Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa, a Mediterranean nation where ancient Carthage once rivalled Rome. Compact and diverse, it blends golden beaches, Roman ruins and the edge of the Sahara within a few hours' drive. Its capital, Tunis, overlooks the gulf where one of antiquity's great cities stood.
Full Tunisia profile →Sudan & Tunisia: Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the capital of Tunisia?
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
What is the population of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a recorded population of approximately 12,277,109 people.
How big is Tunisia?
Tunisia covers an area of about 163,610 km².
What is the population density of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a population density of roughly 75 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $51.33 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,181.
What currency is used in Tunisia?
Tunisia uses the Tunisian dinar (TND), with the symbol ت.د.
Where is Tunisia located?
Tunisia is located in Northern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Tunisia?
The native name of Tunisia is تونس.
What are people from Tunisia called?
People from Tunisia are referred to as Tunisian.
What is the phone calling code for Tunisia?
The international dialing code for Tunisia is +216.
What is the internet domain for Tunisia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tunisia is .tn.
What time zone is Tunisia in?
Tunisia uses the Africa/Tunis time zone.
What is Tunisia known for?
Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa, a Mediterranean nation where ancient Carthage once rivalled Rome. Compact and diverse, it blends golden beaches, Roman ruins and the edge of the Sahara within a few hours' drive. Its capital, Tunis, overlooks the gulf where one of antiquity's great cities stood.