Sudan: crime and justice
2 answers, 1 from Sudan's own official bodies, with a link to each figure.
What is the homicide rate in Sudan?
Sudan's intentional homicide rate was 5.1 per 100,000 people in 2008, the latest figure on World Bank Open Data, read on 15 October 2026. The figure comes from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.
The rate counts unlawful killings recorded by police or health authorities, for every 100,000 people. It is from 2008, before South Sudan's independence and the conflict that began in April 2023. No newer recorded crime statistics were found on the sites of the Ministry of Justice and the Government of Sudan portal; the Sudan Police and Ministry of Interior websites could not be reached on 15 October 2026.
International comparisons
The figures below use one definition for every country, so they can differ from national figures.
How many people have been killed in fighting in Sudan?
In 2024, battle-related deaths in Sudan was 4,680, according to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program. Since 2005 it has ranged from 31 (2021) to 5,353 (2023). Sub-Saharan Africa median: 164; Sudan is 1st highest of 20. Of 41 countries with 2024 data, 4th highest.
Official bodies in Sudan
- Ministry of Justice
- World Bank Open DataPublishes international series for Sudan, compiled from UN agencies and national sources, where no national page can be read.
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