Most Sudanese face poverty before war

The first official multidimensional poverty survey in Sudan revealed that 82.8% of the population were experiencing severe living conditions before the outbreak of the war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces in April 2023. This reflects the extent of the challenges faced by the country prior to the major humanitarian crisis. The survey showed that the poverty index reached 0.441, with the severity of poverty soaring to 53.3%, meaning that more than half of the aspects measured by the index are suffering. The health sector was the most impacted, with 97.3% of the population experiencing limited access to healthcare, followed by sanitation services at 86.9%. Additionally, 64.9% faced shortages of cooking fuel. Geographically, Darfur and Kordofan states recorded the highest poverty rates, with a fragile situation also present in Khartoum and the Northern State, where any shock could lead to an increase in the number of poor people. The survey indicated widespread prevalence of severe poverty, particularly in Darfur states, serving as a basis for assessing the impact of conflict on development in the coming years.

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