Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Sudan
Sudan: Automated teller machines (ATMs) was 6.22 per 100,000 adults in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Sudan, 2004–2018
Source: Financial Access Survey - IMF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in per 100,000 adults.
Analysis
In 2018, automated teller machines (atms) in Sudan stood at 6.22 per 100,000 adults. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 17.4% on the previous year and up 294.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in Sudan peaked at 6.22 per 100,000 adults in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 per 100,000 adults, in 2004.
Sudan ranks 164th of 187 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2005 | 0 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2006 | 0.4969 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2007 | 1.11 per 100,000 adults | +123.8% |
| 2008 | 1.58 per 100,000 adults | +41.8% |
| 2009 | 2.04 per 100,000 adults | +29.4% |
| 2010 | 3.47 per 100,000 adults | +70.2% |
| 2011 | 3.72 per 100,000 adults | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 4.15 per 100,000 adults | +11.4% |
| 2013 | 4.31 per 100,000 adults | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 4.46 per 100,000 adults | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 4.75 per 100,000 adults | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 5.07 per 100,000 adults | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 5.3 per 100,000 adults | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 6.22 per 100,000 adults | +17.4% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 6.22 per 100,000 adults is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.72 per 100,000 adults, 1.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 6.22 per 100,000 adults is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.68 per 100,000 adults, 93% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Automated teller machines (ATMs) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +123.8% | 0.4969 per 100,000 adults | 1.11 per 100,000 adults |
| 2010 | +70.2% | 2.04 per 100,000 adults | 3.47 per 100,000 adults |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.871 per 100,000 adults | 0 per 100,000 adults | 2.04 per 100,000 adults | 6 |
| 2010s | 4.61 per 100,000 adults | 3.47 per 100,000 adults | 6.22 per 100,000 adults | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More reference data data for Sudan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5846 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 17.81 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.69 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4356 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 19.69 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.96 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.8148 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 80.68 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 93.88 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.37 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in Sudan?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in Sudan was 6.22 per 100,000 adults in 2018, according to Financial Access Survey - IMF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.22 per 100,000 adults in 2018.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 per 100,000 adults in 2004.
- How does Sudan rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- Sudan ranks 164th out of 187 countries with data for 2018.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 294.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Financial Access Survey - IMF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Automated teller machines (ATMs). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults. ATMs are computerised telecommunications devices that provide clients of a financial institution with access to financial transactions in a public place.