With the discovery of major oil fields in the south, the government has attempted to establish safe enclaves for the exploitation of these oil fields at the cost of relocating the people living in the area. The funds generated by the oil fields are being used by the government to finance the war against its peoples in the south.

Although economic potential exists, recent conflicts have left Sudan one of the poorest nations in the world. Persistent warfare and lack of financing are blocking needed infrastructure improvement. Displacement of the population, drought and desertification have also contributed to the crisis.

Currency: Sudanese Pound
Per capita GDP: $1,360
GDP: $ 49.3 billion
GDP growth rate: 5.5%
Inflation rate: 10%
Labor force: 80% agriculture; 13% government; 7% industry and commerce