How many people from Sudan live abroad?
According to the United Nations, 3,760,000 people from Sudan live abroad.
However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born abroad. The real diaspora is therefore larger.
🇸🇩 Sudan
Sudan diaspora around the world
People from Sudan around the world meet here, country by country and city by city. Settled, about to leave or simply connected: here is where to find your people.
Sudan diaspora, by continent
Main countries of residence
According to the United Nations, from largest to smallest.
Where people from Sudan live
1,070,000 people from Sudan live in Chad, 896,000 Saudi Arabia, and 609,000 South Sudan.
Together, these three countries therefore account for about 69% of the diaspora.
Each country has its own page, with the cities, communities and meetups there.
The Sudan diaspora by continent
By continent, the diaspora counts 2,490,000 people in Africa, 1,170,000 Asia, and 53,700 Europe.
For each continent, a page also gathers the countries and cities where it lives.
Neighbouring diasporas
Other countries in Africa also have their diaspora on Compatri: Egypt, Morocco, South Sudan, DR Congo, and Nigeria. Each page gathers its countries of residence, its cities and its national day.
Finding people from Sudan near you
Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.
You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.
Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.
Sudan Independence Day
Every January 1, the national day brings the Sudan diaspora together. Wherever the diaspora lives, communities also organise concerts, meals and gatherings.
Frequently asked questions
How many people from Sudan live abroad?
According to the UN, about 3,760,000 people from Sudan live abroad. Their children born abroad do not count in this figure.
Which countries do people from Sudan live in?
According to the UN, most of them live in Chad, Saudi Arabia, South Sudan, Egypt, and Uganda.
How can I find people from Sudan near me?
Choose your country of residence, then your city. Next, join the local community, or start it if it is still missing.
When is the Sudan national day?
Sudan Independence Day falls on January 1. Around the world, the diaspora also celebrates it.
Do I have to pay to join my community?
No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.