The Sudanese economy has been suffering from problems, most notably the persistent trade deficit since the secession of the south in 2011. There is a severe shortage of foreign currency, as the reserves in 2021 did not exceed $ 1.85 billion.
Unemployment rates rose to 19.8% and poverty to 46.5%, and hunger rates rose with the continuation of tribal conflicts and the large number of refugees from neighboring countries. The recurrence of military coups since independence in 1956 also played an important role in the economic decline, causing instability.