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Suriname

03:03:10 PM · October 3, 2026
America/Paramaribo · UTC-03:00
🌦️ 29°C · Light drizzle · 💧 75% · 💨 11.5 km/h
SR SUR Latin America & Caribbean
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Suriname Country Statistics

Explore Suriname population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Suriname.

Suriname Population

The population of Suriname is 639,850 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 0.85%.

Suriname GDP

The total GDP of Suriname is $4.52B in the latest available data.

Suriname GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Suriname is 1.79%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Suriname GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Suriname is $7,070 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Suriname Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Suriname.

  • Birth rate 17.15
  • Death rate 6.84
  • Life expectancy 73.8 years
  • Population growth 0.85%

Suriname Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Suriname.

  • Literacy rate 92.9%
  • Internet users 87.4%

Suriname Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Suriname.

  • Inflation 9.21%
  • Unemployment 7.8%

Suriname Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Suriname.

  • Renewable energy 14.5%
  • Energy consumption 1,695.16
  • CO₂ emissions 4.0611
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Suriname.

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Population
639,850
reference year 2025
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GDP
$4.52B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$7,070
per person
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GDP Growth
1.79%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
73.8
years
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Internet Users
87.4%
of population
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Literacy Rate
92.9%
literacy
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Inflation
9.21%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 17.15
Death Rate 6.84
Population Growth 0.85%
Poverty Rate 17.6%
Unemployment 7.8%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Upper middle income
Agricultural Land 0.5%
Renewable Energy 14.5%
Energy Consumption 1,695.16
CO₂ Emissions 4.0611
EDUCATION DATA

Suriname Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Suriname.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 2.6% (2024)
Education Expenditure 2.9% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Suriname Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Suriname.

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International Tourist Arrivals 278K 2017
Data Year 2017
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Suriname Banking Information

Central banking information for Suriname.

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Central Bank Central Bank of Suriname
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Suriname
ISO Code SR
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Suriname Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Suriname.

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No currently active armed conflict is recorded for Suriname.
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Suriname from 2000 onward.

Population 639,850 people · 2025
GDP Growth 1.79 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 7,070 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 9.21 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 5.41 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 17.15 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 4.061 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 639,850 1.79 7,070 9.21 — — —
2024 634,431 1.72 6,962 16.23 — 17.15 4.061
2023 628,886 2.42 5,522 51.59 5.41 17.30 3.969
2022 623,164 2.41 6,084 52.45 5.93 17.47 4.594
2021 617,896 -2.44 5,030 59.12 5.02 17.58 4.401
2020 612,317 -15.98 4,755 34.89 6.03 17.69 4.253
2019 605,768 1.17 6,630 — 8.38 17.87 4.393
2018 599,513 4.95 6,666 — 6.61 18.09 3.588
2017 593,713 1.57 6,050 22.00 5.32 18.45 4.127
2016 587,757 -4.91 5,644 55.41 5.99 18.94 5.037
2015 581,627 -3.41 8,814 6.89 5.81 19.48 4.687
2014 575,373 0.26 9,108 3.38 4.52 19.86 4.556
2013 569,020 2.93 9,043 1.92 4.49 20.12 4.021
2012 562,633 2.69 8,851 5.01 4.28 20.33 4.345
2011 556,269 5.85 7,950 17.71 4.41 20.42 3.517
2010 549,923 5.17 7,944 6.94 4.70 20.72 3.182
2009 543,568 3.01 7,130 -0.13 4.98 21.05 2.671
2008 537,245 4.14 6,576 14.67 4.75 21.34 2.718
2007 531,016 5.11 5,530 6.43 5.22 21.57 2.664
2006 524,997 5.79 5,003 11.28 5.86 21.67 2.917
2005 519,313 4.50 3,453 9.90 5.24 21.70 3.252
2004 513,923 8.50 2,888 9.99 5.46 22.05 2.712
2003 506,414 6.30 2,516 23.00 4.89 23.02 2.438
2002 496,551 2.80 2,202 15.53 5.33 24.25 2.252
2001 486,560 4.20 1,715 38.59 3.82 25.36 3.125
2000 476,643 2.10 1,988 59.40 5.87 25.52 3.105
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Suriname

Capital Paramaribo
Region Latin America & Caribbean
Subregion —
ISO Code SUR
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