Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Sudan
Sudan: Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate was 16.13 % change on previous year in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Sudan, 1990–2020
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2020, armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Sudan stood at 16.13 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 6,782.8% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Sudan peaked at 108.44 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -52.97 % change on previous year, in 2016.
That places Sudan 5th out of 173 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 26.15 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 62.8 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | -22.1 % change on previous year | -135.2% |
| 1997 | -8.94 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 1998 | 15.84 % change on previous year | -277.1% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 8.93 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2003 | -7.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 5.68 % change on previous year | -174.1% |
| 2005 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -70.9% |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2009 | -0.1575 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 108.44 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | -52.97 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | -0.2414 % change on previous year | -99.5% |
| 2018 | 0.2419 % change on previous year | -200.2% |
| 2019 | -0.2414 % change on previous year | -199.8% |
| 2020 | 16.13 % change on previous year | -6782.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6782.8% | -0.2414 % change on previous year | 16.13 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.38 % change on previous year | -22.1 % change on previous year | 62.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.53 % change on previous year | -7.66 % change on previous year | 8.93 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 5.52 % change on previous year | -52.97 % change on previous year | 108.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.13 % change on previous year | 16.13 % change on previous year | 16.13 % change on previous year | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Sudan?
- Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Sudan was 16.13 % change on previous year in 2020, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 108.44 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -52.97 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Sudan rank for armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate?
- Sudan ranks 5th out of 173 countries with data for 2020.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Armed forces personnel, total. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Armed forces personnel, total The Military Balance, International Institute for Strategic Studies
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Armed forces personnel, total. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.