Moving to Canada from Sudan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Sudan to Canada? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Sudan to Canada. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ottawa averages 52°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Sudan to Canada.

Moved in 2023
2,010 ↑ 28% vs 2022

people moved from Sudan to Canada · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Canada?

Top countries of origin for Canada's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Canada compared to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
CA
4.7

Canada performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
CA
$7,646
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
CA
25.0

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
CA
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
CA
14.0t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Canada leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SD
0.1
CA
42.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
CA
3.7%

Canada performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
CA
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
CA
$55,800

Canada generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
CA
83.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
CA
4.4

Canada performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Sudan Chamber of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Ottawa Rain: 37.1 in/yr (943 mm)
52° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Ottawa
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 64°/45°F (18°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 75°/55°F (24°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C)
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Month Khartoum Ottawa
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Meteorological Service of Canada Meteorological Service of Canada

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan and Canada. To live, work, or study long-term in Canada, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Canada's immigration authority.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Canada

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter Canada.
Canada passport

Canada passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Canada passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Canada?

Connectivity is usually fine (Canada: 42.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Canada offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Canada safe for expats?

Canada performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Canada compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Canada, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Canada scores 91 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

What's the weather like in Canada compared to Sudan?

The average high temperature in Ottawa is 52°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Ottawa receives around 37.1 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Canada?

The official languages in Canada are English and French. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD CA
Population 47,958,856 38,232,593
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Canadian Dollar (CA$)
Languages Arabic, English English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +1
Time zones 1 6
Emergency number 911