Al Gadarif's 2026 population is now estimated at 423,973. In 1950, the population of Al Gadarif was 11,381. Al Gadarif has grown by 13,551 in the last year, which represents a 3.3% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Al Gadarif, which typically includes Al Gadarif's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Khartoum | 6,980,600 | 3.35% |
| Nyala | 1,190,050 | 3.88% |
| El Obeid | 579,466 | 3.39% |
| Port Sudan | 564,627 | 3.17% |
| Wad Medani | 442,913 | 3.26% |
| Kassala | 424,600 | 3.16% |