Moving to Norway from Sudan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Sudan to Norway — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Sudan to Norway, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oslo averages 49°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Sudan to Norway, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
243 ↑ 11% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Norway?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sudan to Norway.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
NO
1.5

Norway performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
NO
$9,523
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
NO
51.7

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway 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
NO
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
NO
7.2t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Norway 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
NO
45.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
NO
2.0%

Norway 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%
NO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
NO
$90,500

Norway 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
NO
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
NO
2.3

Norway 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

Oslo Rain: 30.0 in/yr (763 mm)
49° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Oslo
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 59°/43°F (15°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 66°/51°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Khartoum Oslo
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Norwegian Meteorological Institute Norwegian Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Norway

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

Norway passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Norway 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 Norway?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Norway has 45.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Norway safe for expats?

Norway performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Norway compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Norway, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Oslo is 49°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Oslo receives around 30.0 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD NO
Population 47,958,856 5,553,840
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Languages Arabic, English Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +47
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112