Kassala's 2025 population is now estimated at 411,574. In 1950, the population of Kassala was 30,312. Kassala has grown by 11,862 in the last year, which represents a 2.97% 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 Kassala, which typically includes Kassala's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Khartoum | 6,754,180 | 3.24% |
| Nyala | 1,145,590 | 4.02% |
| El Obeid | 560,471 | 3.3% |
| Port Sudan | 547,260 | 2.98% |
| Wad Medani | 428,915 | 3.11% |