What is the population of Khartoum?
Khartoum's metropolitan area has about 6,160,000 people, making it the 63rd largest metro area in our dataset of 140 major cities.
In Sudan
Metro population
6,160,000
0.074% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual growth
+2.75%
About 464 people a day
Archive estimateDensity
6,498/km²
948 km² metro area
City proper
1,974,647
Within the administrative boundary
GeoNamesAbout Khartoum
Khartoum has a metropolitan population of 6,160,000, making it Sudan's largest urban area. The city proper holds 1,974,647 residents at a density of 6,498 people per km². With an annual growth rate of 2.8%, the population is expanding steadily, driven by a young demographic profile that suggests a growing workforce.
Situated at 381 meters elevation, Khartoum is served by Khartoum International Airport, which connects the city to regional and international routes. The metropolitan region's scale reflects its role as Sudan's primary urban center on the African continent.
This summary is AI-generated from the statistics on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Key Facts
Airports
Scheduled-service airports within 100 km, nearest first.
- Khartoum International AirportKRT
5 km from the city centre
Source: OurAirports, matched by distance.
Compared with the World's Largest Cities
Metropolitan population against the fifteen largest metro areas.
| Name | Metro population |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | 37.4M |
| Delhi | 32.9M |
| Shanghai | 29.2M |
| São Paulo | 22.6M |
| Dhaka | 22.5M |
| Mexico City | 22.3M |
| Cairo | 22.2M |
| Mumbai | 21.7M |
| Beijing | 21.5M |
| Osaka | 19M |
| New York | 18.9M |
| Karachi | 17.1M |
| Kinshasa | 17.1M |
| Chongqing | 16.9M |
| Lagos | 15.9M |
| Khartoum | 6.16M |
Population Trend in Sudan
No free source publishes metropolitan population back to 1950, so the parent country's series is shown instead.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 6,189,910 |
| 1960 | 8,364,489 |
| 1970 | 11,695,771 |
| 1980 | 17,058,905 |
| 1990 | 22,021,481 |
| 2000 | 27,816,745 |
| 2010 | 35,414,399 |
| 2020 | 46,789,231 |
| 2030 | 58,571,616 |
| 2040 | 71,730,599 |
| 2050 | 85,206,383 |
| 2060 | 98,627,439 |
| 2070 | 110,783,065 |
| 2080 | 121,318,083 |
| 2090 | 130,241,610 |
| 2100 | 136,890,755 |
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities in our dataset by great-circle distance.
- Jeddah
963 km · Saudi Arabia
- Addis Ababa
991 km · Ethiopia
- Cairo
1,619 km · Egypt
- Kampala
1,694 km · Uganda
- Alexandria
1,760 km · Egypt
- Riyadh
1,794 km · Saudi Arabia
Khartoum Population FAQ
What is the difference between Khartoum's city and metro population?
About 1,974,647 people live within the city proper, while the wider metropolitan area holds roughly 6,160,000. Metro figures include surrounding commuter areas that fall outside the city's administrative boundary.
Is Khartoum growing or shrinking?
Khartoum is growing at +2.75% a year.
What share of Sudan's population lives in Khartoum?
Khartoum's metro area holds about 11.9% of Sudan's total population.
How densely populated is Khartoum?
Khartoum has roughly 6,498 people per km² across a metro area of about 948 km².
Which airports serve Khartoum?
The nearest major airports are Khartoum International Airport (KRT).
Which country is Khartoum in?
Khartoum is in Sudan, in Africa.
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