Sudan vs Dominican Republic
Economics, safety, healthcare, politics, quality of life, visa freedom and top nomad cities side by side.
Overview
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Sudan
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 DO
Dominican Republic
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| Official name | Republic of the Sudan | Dominican Republic |
| Capital | Khartoum | Santo Domingo |
| Region | Africa Northern Africa | North America Caribbean |
| Currency | Sudanese pound | Dominican peso |
At a glance
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SD
Sudan
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DO
Dominican Republic
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| Average nomad score | 2.7 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Population | 51,767,437 | 11,532,151 |
| Area | 1,886,068 km² | 48,671 km² |
| Density | 21.5 per km² | 221.1 per km² |
| Human development index | 0.511 | 0.776 |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,201 (2031) | $39,760 (2031) |
| Life expectancy | 66.5 yrs (2024) | 73.9 yrs (2024) |
| Visa-free access | 39 countries #186 | 67 countries #125 |
Economics
Latest available year in brackets
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Sudan
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DO
Dominican Republic
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| GDP nominal | $67.6B (2031) | $190.5B (2031) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,201 (2031) | $39,760 (2031) |
| GDP growth | 4.5% (2031) | 5.0% (2031) |
| Inflation (CPI) | 12.5% (2031) | 4.0% (2031) |
| Unemployment | 50.2% (2031) | 5.0% (2031) |
| Gini index | 34.2 (2014) | 39.0 (2024) |
| Internet users | 18.6% (2017) | 91.0% (2024) |
| Urban population | 34.9% (2025) | 72.5% (2025) |
| Government debt (% of GDP) | 116.3% (2031) | 50.0% (2031) |
| Trade openness | 2.4% (2025) | 51.5% (2025) |
| Labor force participation | 37.9% (2022) | 69.7% (2025) |
Healthcare
Latest available year in brackets
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Sudan
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DO
Dominican Republic
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| Life expectancy | 66.5 yrs (2024) | 73.9 yrs (2024) |
Quality of life
Latest available year in brackets
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Sudan
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DO
Dominican Republic
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| Life satisfaction | 4.1 (2017) | 6.1 (2025) |
| Healthy life expectancy | 58.5 yrs (2021) | 63.6 yrs (2021) |
| Universal health coverage | 48 (2023) | 73 (2023) |
| Broadband per 100 people | 0.1 (2022) | 11.2 (2024) |
Environment
Latest available year in brackets
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Sudan
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DO
Dominican Republic
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| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 28.8 (2024) | 12.3 (2024) |
| Renewable energy | 79.7% (2024) | 23.8% (2025) |
Demographics and society
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Sudan
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DO
Dominican Republic
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| Government | Federal republic under a military junta | Unitary presidential system |
| Languages | Arabic, English | Spanish |
| Time zones | UTC+03:00 | UTC-04:00 |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Literacy rate | 53.5% (2008) | 94.0% (2024) |
| Education spending | 2.0% of GDP (2009) | 3.8% of GDP (2023) |
| Health spending | 2.9% of GDP (2023) | 4.6% of GDP (2023) |
| Fertility rate | 4.3 (2024) | 2.2 (2024) |
| Birth rate | 33.0 per 1,000 (2024) | 17.6 per 1,000 (2024) |
| Death rate | 6.3 per 1,000 (2024) | 6.3 per 1,000 (2024) |
| Infant mortality | 42.9 per 1,000 (2024) | 27.7 per 1,000 (2024) |
Politics and governance
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Sudan
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DO
Dominican Republic
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| Corruption perceptions (CPI) | 14.00 (2026) | 37.00 (2026) |
| Press freedom | 30.3 #156 Afrique (2025) | 69.9 #43 Amériques (2025) |
| Electoral democracy | 0.13 | 0.74 |
| Liberal democracy | 0.03 | 0.51 |
| Participatory democracy | 0.05 | 0.48 |
Top nomad cities
Nomad score and monthly cost of living
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SD
Sudan
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DO
Dominican Republic
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| #1 | Omdurman 3.1 · $3,571 / mo | Santo Domingo 6.2 · $1,965 / mo |
| #2 | Kassala 3.0 · $2,408 / mo | Cabarete 6.0 · $1,522 / mo |
| #3 | Meroe 2.9 · $3,709 / mo | Las Terrenas 5.9 · $1,970 / mo |
| #4 | Port Sudan 2.9 · $3,942 / mo | Bavaro 5.9 · $1,565 / mo |
| #5 | Dongola 2.8 · $2,577 / mo | Punta Cana 5.8 · $1,875 / mo |