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Suriname
CapitalParamaribo
Population639,850
GDP$4.5bn
Area163,270 km²
RegionLatin America & Caribbean
Data sources current · last checked September 20, 2026 2:11 am
Country facts
Overview
Background
The Spaniards first explored Suriname in the 16th century, and the English then settled it in the mid-17th century. Suriname became a Dutch colony in 1667. With the abolition of African slavery in 1863, workers were brought in from India and Java. The Netherlands granted the colony independence in 1975. Five years later, the civilian government was replaced by a military regime that soon declared Suriname a socialist republic. It continued to exert control through a succession of nominally civilian administrations until 1987, when international pressure finally forced a democratic election. In 1990, the military overthrew the civilian leadership, but a democratically elected government -- a four-party coalition -- returned to power in 1991. The coalition expanded to eight parties in 2005 and ruled until 2010, when voters returned former military leader Desire BOUTERSE and his opposition coalition to power. President BOUTERSE ran unopposed in 2015 and was reelected. Opposition parties campaigned hard against BOUTERSE in the run-up to the 2020 elections, and a multi-party coalition led by Chandrikapersad SANTOKHI’s VHP and Ronnie Brunswijk’s ABOP was installed.
Reference: 2020, 2015, 2010, 2005Geography
Location
Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between French Guiana and Guyana
Map references
South America
Area
total: 163,820 sq km
land: 156,000 sq km
water: 7,820 sq km
land: 156,000 sq km
water: 7,820 sq km
Area - comparative
slightly larger than Georgia
Land boundaries
total: 1,907 km
border countries: Brazil 515 km; French Guiana 556 km; Guyana 836 km
border countries: Brazil 515 km; French Guiana 556 km; Guyana 836 km
Coastline
386 km
Maritime claims
territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
Climate
tropical; moderated by trade winds
Terrain
mostly rolling hills; narrow coastal plain with swamps
Elevation
highest point: Juliana Top 1,230 m
lowest point: unnamed location in the coastal plain -2 m
mean elevation: 246 m
lowest point: unnamed location in the coastal plain -2 m
mean elevation: 246 m
Natural resources
timber, hydropower, fish, kaolin, shrimp, bauxite, gold, and small amounts of nickel, copper, platinum, iron ore
Land use
agricultural land: 0.4% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 0.3% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 0% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 0.1% (2023 est.)
forest: 91.7% (2023 est.)
other: 7.9% (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 0.3% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 0% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 0.1% (2023 est.)
forest: 91.7% (2023 est.)
other: 7.9% (2023 est.)
Irrigated land
600 sq km (2020)
Reference: 2020Major watersheds (area sq km)
Atlantic Ocean drainage: Amazon (6,145,186 sq km)
Population distribution
population is concentrated along the northern coastal strip; the remainder of the country is sparsely populated
Natural hazards
flooding
Geography - note
smallest independent country on the South American continent; mostly tropical rainforest; great diversity of flora and fauna; relatively small population, mostly along the coast
Population & Society
Nationality
noun: Surinamer(s)
adjective: Surinamese
adjective: Surinamese
Ethnic groups
Hindustani (also known locally as "East Indians"; their ancestors emigrated from northern India in the latter part of the 19th century) 27.4%, Maroon (their African ancestors were brought to the country in the 17th and 18th centuries as slaves and escaped to the interior) 21.7%, Creole (mixed White and Black) 15.7%, Javanese 13.7%, mixed 13.4%, other 7.6%, unspecified 0.6% (2012 est.)
Reference: 2012Languages
Languages: Dutch (official), English (widely spoken), Sranang Tongo (Surinamese, sometimes called Taki-Taki, is the native language of Creoles and much of the younger population), Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), Javanese
major-language sample(s): Het Wereld Feitenboek, een omnisbare bron van informatie. (Dutch)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information. (English)
major-language sample(s): Het Wereld Feitenboek, een omnisbare bron van informatie. (Dutch)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information. (English)
Religions
Protestant 23.6% (includes Evangelical 11.2%, Moravian 11.2%, Reformed 0.7%, Lutheran 0.5%), Hindu 22.3%, Roman Catholic 21.6%, Muslim 13.8%, other Christian 3.2%, Winti 1.8%, Jehovah's Witness 1.2%, other 1.7%, none 7.5%, unspecified 3.2% (2012 est.)
Reference: 2012Age structure
0-14 years: 22.5% (male 73,864/female 71,573)
15-64 years: 70% (male 226,417/female 226,235)
65 years and over: 7.5% (2024 est.) (male 20,071/female 28,598)
Reference: 202415-64 years: 70% (male 226,417/female 226,235)
65 years and over: 7.5% (2024 est.) (male 20,071/female 28,598)
Dependency ratios
total dependency ratio: 42.9 (2024 est.)
youth dependency ratio: 32.1 (2024 est.)
elderly dependency ratio: 10.8 (2024 est.)
potential support ratio: 9.3 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024youth dependency ratio: 32.1 (2024 est.)
elderly dependency ratio: 10.8 (2024 est.)
potential support ratio: 9.3 (2024 est.)
Median age
total: 32 years (2024 est.)
male: 31 years
female: 32.9 years
Reference: 2024male: 31 years
female: 32.9 years
Population growth rate
1.07% (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Birth rate
14.9 births/1,000 population (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Death rate
6.7 deaths/1,000 population (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Population distribution
population is concentrated along the northern coastal strip; the remainder of the country is sparsely populated
Major urban areas - population
239,000 PARAMARIBO (capital) (2018)
Reference: 2018Sex ratio
at birth: 1.07 male(s)/female
0-14 years: 1.03 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 1 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.7 male(s)/female
total population: 0.98 male(s)/female (2024 est.)
Reference: 20240-14 years: 1.03 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 1 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.7 male(s)/female
total population: 0.98 male(s)/female (2024 est.)
Maternal mortality ratio
84 deaths/100,000 live births (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Gross reproduction rate
0.91 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Drinking water source
improved: urban: urban: 98.7% of population (2022 est.)
improved: rural: rural: 96.6% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 98% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 1.3% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 3.4% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 2% of population (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022improved: rural: rural: 96.6% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 98% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 1.3% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 3.4% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 2% of population (2022 est.)
Health expenditure
Health expenditure (as % of GDP): 5.7% of GDP (2021)
Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 13.1% of national budget (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022, 2021Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 13.1% of national budget (2022 est.)
Physician density
1.36 physicians/1,000 population (2023)
Reference: 2023Hospital bed density
2.9 beds/1,000 population (2020 est.)
Reference: 2020Sanitation facility access
improved: urban: urban: 98.5% of population (2022 est.)
improved: rural: rural: 91.2% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 96.1% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 1.5% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 8.8% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 3.9% of population (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022improved: rural: rural: 91.2% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 96.1% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 1.5% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 8.8% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 3.9% of population (2022 est.)
Obesity - adult prevalence rate
26.4% (2016)
Reference: 2016Alcohol consumption per capita
total: 6.6 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
beer: 3.4 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
wine: 0.14 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
spirits: 2.87 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
other alcohols: 0.18 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
Reference: 2019beer: 3.4 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
wine: 0.14 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
spirits: 2.87 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
other alcohols: 0.18 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
Children under the age of 5 years underweight
6.7% (2018 est.)
Reference: 2018Currently married women (ages 15-49)
52.1% (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Child marriage
women married by age 15: 8.8% (2018)
women married by age 18: 36% (2018)
men married by age 18: 19.6% (2018)
Reference: 2018women married by age 18: 36% (2018)
men married by age 18: 19.6% (2018)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
total: 11 years (2021 est.)
male: 10 years (2021 est.)
female: 11 years (2021 est.)
Reference: 2021male: 10 years (2021 est.)
female: 11 years (2021 est.)
Migration & Displacement
Immigrant/emigrant stock measures the number of international migrants resident in, or originating from, the country; it is not the same as annual immigration/emigration flows.
Refugees and internally displaced persons
refugees: 3,241 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Government & Politics
| Office | Holder | Affiliation | From | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | Jennifer Geerlings-Simons | — | 2025-07-16 | Current | Reported |
| Head of government | Jennifer Geerlings-Simons | — | 2025-07-16 | Current | Reported |
Country name
conventional long form: Republic of Suriname
conventional short form: Suriname
local long form: Republiek Suriname
local short form: Suriname
former: Netherlands Guiana, Dutch Guiana
etymology: name may derive from the Surinen people who inhabited the area at the time of European contact
conventional short form: Suriname
local long form: Republiek Suriname
local short form: Suriname
former: Netherlands Guiana, Dutch Guiana
etymology: name may derive from the Surinen people who inhabited the area at the time of European contact
Capital
name: Paramaribo
geographic coordinates: 5 50 N, 55 10 W
time difference: UTC-3 (2 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name comes from the Guaraní words para (water or river) and maribo (inhabitants)
geographic coordinates: 5 50 N, 55 10 W
time difference: UTC-3 (2 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name comes from the Guaraní words para (water or river) and maribo (inhabitants)
Administrative divisions
10 districts (distrikten, singular - distrikt); Brokopondo, Commewijne, Coronie, Marowijne, Nickerie, Para, Paramaribo, Saramacca, Sipaliwini, Wanica
Legal system
civil law system influenced by Dutch civil law
Constitution
history: previous 1975; latest ratified 30 September 1987, effective 30 October 1987
amendment process: proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total membership
Reference: 1987, 1975amendment process: proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total membership
International law organization participation
accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
Citizenship
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Suriname
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Suriname
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
Suffrage
18 years of age; universal
Executive branch
chief of state: President Jennifer GEERLINGS-SIMONS (since 16 July 2025)
head of government: President Jennifer GEERLINGS-SIMONS (since 16 July 2025)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
election/appointment process: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly; president and vice president serve a 5-year term (no term limits)
most recent election date: 6 July 2025
election results: 2025: Jennifer GEERLINGS-SIMONS elected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA
2020: Chandrikapersad "Chan" SANTOKHI elected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA
2015: Desire Delano BOUTERSE reelected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA
expected date of next election: 2030
note: note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
Reference: 2030, 2025, 2020, 2015head of government: President Jennifer GEERLINGS-SIMONS (since 16 July 2025)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
election/appointment process: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly; president and vice president serve a 5-year term (no term limits)
most recent election date: 6 July 2025
election results: 2025: Jennifer GEERLINGS-SIMONS elected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA
2020: Chandrikapersad "Chan" SANTOKHI elected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA
2015: Desire Delano BOUTERSE reelected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA
expected date of next election: 2030
note: note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
Legislative branch
legislature name: National Assembly (Nationale Assemblee)
legislative structure: unicameral
number of seats: 51 (all directly elected)
electoral system: proportional representation
scope of elections: full renewal
term in office: 5 years
most recent election date: 5/25/2025
parties elected and seats per party: National Democratic Party (NDP) (18); Progressive Reform Party (VHP) (17); National Party of Suriname (NPS) (6); General Liberation and Development Party (ABOP) (6); Other (4)
percentage of women in chamber: 31.4%
expected date of next election: May 2030
Reference: 2030, 2025legislative structure: unicameral
number of seats: 51 (all directly elected)
electoral system: proportional representation
scope of elections: full renewal
term in office: 5 years
most recent election date: 5/25/2025
parties elected and seats per party: National Democratic Party (NDP) (18); Progressive Reform Party (VHP) (17); National Party of Suriname (NPS) (6); General Liberation and Development Party (ABOP) (6); Other (4)
percentage of women in chamber: 31.4%
expected date of next election: May 2030
Judicial branch
highest court(s): High Court of Justice of Suriname (consists of the court president, vice president, and 4 judges)
judge selection and term of office: court judges appointed by the national president in consultation with the National Assembly, the State Advisory Council, and the Order of Private Attorneys; judges serve for life
subordinate courts: cantonal courts
note: note: appeals beyond the High Court are referred to the Caribbean Court of Justice; human rights violations can be appealed to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights with judgments issued by the Inter-American Court on Human Rights
judge selection and term of office: court judges appointed by the national president in consultation with the National Assembly, the State Advisory Council, and the Order of Private Attorneys; judges serve for life
subordinate courts: cantonal courts
note: note: appeals beyond the High Court are referred to the Caribbean Court of Justice; human rights violations can be appealed to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights with judgments issued by the Inter-American Court on Human Rights
Political parties
Brotherhood and Unity in Politics or BEP
Democratic Alternative '91 or DA91
General Liberation and Development Party or ABOP
National Democratic Party or NDP
National Party of Suriname or NPS
Party for Democracy and Development in Unity or DOE
Party for National Unity and Solidarity or KTPI
People's Alliance (Pertjajah Luhur) or PL
Progressive Workers' and Farmers' Union or PALU
Progressive Reform Party or VHP
Reform and Renewal Movement or HVB
Surinamese Labor Party or SPA
Democratic Alternative '91 or DA91
General Liberation and Development Party or ABOP
National Democratic Party or NDP
National Party of Suriname or NPS
Party for Democracy and Development in Unity or DOE
Party for National Unity and Solidarity or KTPI
People's Alliance (Pertjajah Luhur) or PL
Progressive Workers' and Farmers' Union or PALU
Progressive Reform Party or VHP
Reform and Renewal Movement or HVB
Surinamese Labor Party or SPA
Diplomatic representation in the US
chief of mission: Ambassador Jan Marten Willem SCHALKWIJK (since 19 April 2022)
chancery: 4301 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 629-4302
FAX: [1] (202) 629-4769
email address and website: amb.vs@gov.sr
https://surinameembassy.org/index.html
consulate(s) general: Miami
Reference: 2022chancery: 4301 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 629-4302
FAX: [1] (202) 629-4769
email address and website: amb.vs@gov.sr
https://surinameembassy.org/index.html
consulate(s) general: Miami
Diplomatic representation from the US
chief of mission: Ambassador Robert J. FAUCHER (since 31 January 2023)
embassy: 165 Kristalstraat, Paramaribo
mailing address: 3390 Paramaribo Place, Washington DC 20521-3390
telephone: [597] 556-700
FAX: [597] 551-524
email address and website: caparamar@state.gov
https://sr.usembassy.gov/
Reference: 2023embassy: 165 Kristalstraat, Paramaribo
mailing address: 3390 Paramaribo Place, Washington DC 20521-3390
telephone: [597] 556-700
FAX: [597] 551-524
email address and website: caparamar@state.gov
https://sr.usembassy.gov/
International organization participation
ACP, ACS, AOSIS, Caricom, CD, CDB, CELAC, FAO, G-77, IADB, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (correspondent), ITU, ITUC (NGOs), LAES, MIGA, NAM, OAS, OIC, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, Petrocaribe, UN, UNASUR, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Independence
25 November 1975 (from the Netherlands)
Reference: 1975National holiday
Independence Day, 25 November (1975)
Reference: 1975Flag
description: five horizontal bands of green (top, double-width), white, red (quadruple-width), white, and green (double-width); a five-pointed yellow star is centered on the red band
meaning: red stands for progress and love, green for hope and fertility, and white for peace, justice, and freedom; the star represents the unity of ethnic groups
meaning: red stands for progress and love, green for hope and fertility, and white for peace, justice, and freedom; the star represents the unity of ethnic groups
National symbol(s)
royal palm, faya lobi (flower)
National color(s)
green, white, red, yellow
National anthem(s)
title: "God zij met ons Suriname!" (God Be With Our Suriname)
lyrics/music: Cornelis Atses HOEKSTRA and Henry DE ZIEL/Johannes Corstianus DE PUY
history: adopted 1959; originally adapted from a Sunday-school song written in 1893; contains lyrics in both Dutch and Sranang Tongo
Reference: 1959lyrics/music: Cornelis Atses HOEKSTRA and Henry DE ZIEL/Johannes Corstianus DE PUY
history: adopted 1959; originally adapted from a Sunday-school song written in 1893; contains lyrics in both Dutch and Sranang Tongo
National heritage
total World Heritage Sites: 3 (2 cultural, 1 natural)
selected World Heritage Site locales: Central Suriname Nature Reserve (n); Historic Inner City of Paramaribo (c); Jodensavanne Archaeological Site: Jodensavanne Settlement and Cassipora Creek Cemetery (c)
selected World Heritage Site locales: Central Suriname Nature Reserve (n); Historic Inner City of Paramaribo (c); Jodensavanne Archaeological Site: Jodensavanne Settlement and Cassipora Creek Cemetery (c)
Government & Official Links
| Institution | Official website | X / Twitter | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suriname official website | Official website | — | Reported · source Checked September 20, 2026 |
Institutional accounts only; personal accounts of political office-holders are excluded.
Legislature & Elections
Legislature
| Name | Chamber | Seats | Electoral system |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Assembly | — | 51 | — |
Economy
Economic overview
upper middle-income South American economy; new floating currency regime; key aluminum goods, gold, and hydrocarbon exporter; new IMF plan for economic recovery and fiscal sustainability; controversial hardwood industry
Real GDP (purchasing power parity)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2024: $12.316 billion (2024 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023: $11.976 billion (2023 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022: $11.68 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023: $11.976 billion (2023 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022: $11.68 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
Real GDP per capita
Real GDP per capita 2024: $19,400 (2024 est.)
Real GDP per capita 2023: $19,000 (2023 est.)
Real GDP per capita 2022: $18,700 (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Real GDP per capita 2023: $19,000 (2023 est.)
Real GDP per capita 2022: $18,700 (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
GDP - composition, by sector of origin
agriculture: 7.5% (2023 est.)
industry: 39.9% (2023 est.)
services: 48.3% (2023 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Reference: 2023industry: 39.9% (2023 est.)
services: 48.3% (2023 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Agricultural products
rice, sugarcane, oranges, vegetables, chicken, cassava, plantains, pineapples, eggs, citrus fruits (2023)
note: note: top ten agricultural products based on tonnage
Reference: 2023note: note: top ten agricultural products based on tonnage
Industries
gold mining, oil, lumber, food processing, fishing
Industrial production growth rate
2.1% (2023 est.)
note: note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency
Reference: 2023note: note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency
Labor force
255,500 (2024 est.)
note: note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work
Reference: 2024note: note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work
Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24)
total: 24.2% (2024 est.)
male: 16.9% (2024 est.)
female: 35.9% (2024 est.)
note: note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment
Reference: 2024male: 16.9% (2024 est.)
female: 35.9% (2024 est.)
note: note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment
Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income
Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2022: 39.2 (2022 est.)
note: note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality
Reference: 2022note: note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality
Household income or consumption by percentage share
lowest 10%: 2.2% (2022 est.)
highest 10%: 30.1% (2022 est.)
note: note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population
Reference: 2022highest 10%: 30.1% (2022 est.)
note: note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population
Remittances
Remittances 2024: 3.4% of GDP (2024 est.)
Remittances 2023: 4.3% of GDP (2023 est.)
Remittances 2022: 3.9% of GDP (2022 est.)
note: note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Remittances 2023: 4.3% of GDP (2023 est.)
Remittances 2022: 3.9% of GDP (2022 est.)
note: note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities
Budget
revenues: $863 million (2019 est.)
expenditures: $1.648 billion (2019 est.)
Reference: 2019expenditures: $1.648 billion (2019 est.)
Public debt
Public debt 2016: 75.8% of GDP (2016 est.)
Reference: 2016Current account balance
Current account balance 2024: $9.306 million (2024 est.)
Current account balance 2023: $148.118 million (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: $76.321 million (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Current account balance 2023: $148.118 million (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: $76.321 million (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Exports
Exports 2024: $2.793 billion (2024 est.)
Exports 2023: $2.533 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $2.6 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Exports 2023: $2.533 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $2.6 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Exports - partners
Switzerland 49%, UAE 28%, Guyana 5%, USA 4%, France 3% (2023)
note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Exports - commodities
gold, fish, refined petroleum, wood, tobacco (2023)
note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Imports
Imports 2024: $2.571 billion (2024 est.)
Imports 2023: $2.203 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $2.342 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Imports 2023: $2.203 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $2.342 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Imports - partners
USA 22%, China 12%, Netherlands 11%, Trinidad & Tobago 9%, Guyana 8% (2023)
note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Imports - commodities
refined petroleum, ships, excavation machinery, trucks, tobacco (2023)
note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2024: $1.632 billion (2024 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023: $1.346 billion (2023 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022: $1.195 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023: $1.346 billion (2023 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022: $1.195 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars
Debt - external
Debt - external 2023: $2.645 billion (2023 est.)
note: note: present value of external debt in current US dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: present value of external debt in current US dollars
Exchange rates
Currency: Surinamese dollars (SRD) per US dollar -
Exchange rates 2024: 33.181 (2024 est.)
Exchange rates 2023: 36.776 (2023 est.)
Exchange rates 2022: 24.709 (2022 est.)
Exchange rates 2021: 18.239 (2021 est.)
Exchange rates 2020: 9.31 (2020 est.)
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Exchange rates 2024: 33.181 (2024 est.)
Exchange rates 2023: 36.776 (2023 est.)
Exchange rates 2022: 24.709 (2022 est.)
Exchange rates 2021: 18.239 (2021 est.)
Exchange rates 2020: 9.31 (2020 est.)
Trade
Current account balance
Current account balance 2024: $9.306 million (2024 est.)
Current account balance 2023: $148.118 million (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: $76.321 million (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Current account balance 2023: $148.118 million (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: $76.321 million (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Exports
Exports 2024: $2.793 billion (2024 est.)
Exports 2023: $2.533 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $2.6 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Exports 2023: $2.533 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $2.6 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Exports - partners
Switzerland 49%, UAE 28%, Guyana 5%, USA 4%, France 3% (2023)
note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Exports - commodities
gold, fish, refined petroleum, wood, tobacco (2023)
note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Imports
Imports 2024: $2.571 billion (2024 est.)
Imports 2023: $2.203 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $2.342 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Imports 2023: $2.203 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $2.342 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Imports - partners
USA 22%, China 12%, Netherlands 11%, Trinidad & Tobago 9%, Guyana 8% (2023)
note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Imports - commodities
refined petroleum, ships, excavation machinery, trucks, tobacco (2023)
note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Energy & Resources
Electricity
installed generating capacity: 537,000 kW (2023 est.)
consumption: 1.896 billion kWh (2023 est.)
transmission/distribution losses: 245.206 million kWh (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023consumption: 1.896 billion kWh (2023 est.)
transmission/distribution losses: 245.206 million kWh (2023 est.)
Electricity generation sources
fossil fuels: 57.1% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
solar: 0.6% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
hydroelectricity: 42% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
biomass and waste: 0.3% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023solar: 0.6% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
hydroelectricity: 42% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
biomass and waste: 0.3% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Coal
imports: 2 metric tons (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Petroleum
total petroleum production: 14,000 bbl/day (2023 est.)
refined petroleum consumption: 17,000 bbl/day (2023 est.)
crude oil estimated reserves: 89 million barrels (2021 est.)
Reference: 2023, 2021refined petroleum consumption: 17,000 bbl/day (2023 est.)
crude oil estimated reserves: 89 million barrels (2021 est.)
Natural gas
production: 7.173 million cubic meters (2023 est.)
consumption: 6.967 million cubic meters (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023consumption: 6.967 million cubic meters (2023 est.)
Energy consumption per capita
Total energy consumption per capita 2023: 60.896 million Btu/person (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Infrastructure
Telephones - fixed lines
total subscriptions: 129,000 (2023 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 20 (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 20 (2023 est.)
Health
Maternal mortality ratio
84 deaths/100,000 live births (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Health expenditure
Health expenditure (as % of GDP): 5.7% of GDP (2021)
Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 13.1% of national budget (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022, 2021Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 13.1% of national budget (2022 est.)
Physician density
1.36 physicians/1,000 population (2023)
Reference: 2023Hospital bed density
2.9 beds/1,000 population (2020 est.)
Reference: 2020Obesity - adult prevalence rate
26.4% (2016)
Reference: 2016Education
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
total: 11 years (2021 est.)
male: 10 years (2021 est.)
female: 11 years (2021 est.)
Reference: 2021male: 10 years (2021 est.)
female: 11 years (2021 est.)
Rights, Freedoms & Society
Press & Media Freedom
V-Dem expert-coded/modelled source measures. Knelstrom does not create a press-freedom ranking or composite score.
LGBTQ+ Rights & Law
Concrete legal-status fields only; Knelstrom does not generate an LGBTQ rights score or country ranking.
Source: Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory (CC BY-SA 4.0). Community-edited legal-status summary; retrieved by Knelstrom and not legal advice.
Crime & Justice
Legal system
civil law system influenced by Dutch civil law
Judicial branch
highest court(s): High Court of Justice of Suriname (consists of the court president, vice president, and 4 judges)
judge selection and term of office: court judges appointed by the national president in consultation with the National Assembly, the State Advisory Council, and the Order of Private Attorneys; judges serve for life
subordinate courts: cantonal courts
note: note: appeals beyond the High Court are referred to the Caribbean Court of Justice; human rights violations can be appealed to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights with judgments issued by the Inter-American Court on Human Rights
judge selection and term of office: court judges appointed by the national president in consultation with the National Assembly, the State Advisory Council, and the Order of Private Attorneys; judges serve for life
subordinate courts: cantonal courts
note: note: appeals beyond the High Court are referred to the Caribbean Court of Justice; human rights violations can be appealed to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights with judgments issued by the Inter-American Court on Human Rights
Military & Security
Military and security forces
Suriname National Army (Nationaal Leger or NL); Army (Landmacht), Navy (Marine); Air Force (Luchtmacht), Military Police (Korps Militaire Politie)
Ministry of Justice and Police: Suriname Police Force (Korps Politie Suriname or KPS) (2025)
Ministry of Justice and Police: Suriname Police Force (Korps Politie Suriname or KPS) (2025)
Military expenditures
Military Expenditures 2019: 1.2% of GDP (2019 est.)
Military Expenditures 2018: 1.1% of GDP (2018 est.)
Military Expenditures 2017: 1.1% of GDP (2017 est.)
Military Expenditures 2016: 1.2% of GDP (2016 est.)
Military Expenditures 2015: 1.4% of GDP (2015 est.)
Reference: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016Military Expenditures 2018: 1.1% of GDP (2018 est.)
Military Expenditures 2017: 1.1% of GDP (2017 est.)
Military Expenditures 2016: 1.2% of GDP (2016 est.)
Military Expenditures 2015: 1.4% of GDP (2015 est.)
Military and security service personnel strengths
approximately 2,000 National Army (2025)
Military equipment inventories and acquisitions
the Suriname Army has a limited inventory comprised of a mix of older weapons and equipment, largely originating from such suppliers as Brazil, the Netherlands, and India; France also provides material assistance (2024)
Reference: 2024Military service age and obligation
18 is the legal minimum age for voluntary military service for men and women; no conscription (2024)
Reference: 2024Military - note
the National Leger is responsible for defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Suriname against foreign aggression; other special tasks include border control and supporting domestic security as required; the military police, for example, have direct responsibility for immigration control at the country’s ports of entry, and the military assists the police in combating crime, particularly narco-trafficking, including joint military and police patrols, as well as joint special security teams; in addition, the military provides aid and assistance during times of natural emergencies and participates in socio-economic development projects (2025)
International Relations
International law organization participation
accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
Diplomatic representation in the US
chief of mission: Ambassador Jan Marten Willem SCHALKWIJK (since 19 April 2022)
chancery: 4301 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 629-4302
FAX: [1] (202) 629-4769
email address and website: amb.vs@gov.sr
https://surinameembassy.org/index.html
consulate(s) general: Miami
Reference: 2022chancery: 4301 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 629-4302
FAX: [1] (202) 629-4769
email address and website: amb.vs@gov.sr
https://surinameembassy.org/index.html
consulate(s) general: Miami
Diplomatic representation from the US
chief of mission: Ambassador Robert J. FAUCHER (since 31 January 2023)
embassy: 165 Kristalstraat, Paramaribo
mailing address: 3390 Paramaribo Place, Washington DC 20521-3390
telephone: [597] 556-700
FAX: [597] 551-524
email address and website: caparamar@state.gov
https://sr.usembassy.gov/
Reference: 2023embassy: 165 Kristalstraat, Paramaribo
mailing address: 3390 Paramaribo Place, Washington DC 20521-3390
telephone: [597] 556-700
FAX: [597] 551-524
email address and website: caparamar@state.gov
https://sr.usembassy.gov/
International organization participation
ACP, ACS, AOSIS, Caricom, CD, CDB, CELAC, FAO, G-77, IADB, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (correspondent), ITU, ITUC (NGOs), LAES, MIGA, NAM, OAS, OIC, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, Petrocaribe, UN, UNASUR, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Treaties & Organisations
| Organisation | Status | Joined |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations (UN) | member | 1975-12-04 |
| World Trade Organization (WTO) | member | 1995-01-01 |
International law organization participation
accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
International organization participation
ACP, ACS, AOSIS, Caricom, CD, CDB, CELAC, FAO, G-77, IADB, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (correspondent), ITU, ITUC (NGOs), LAES, MIGA, NAM, OAS, OIC, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, Petrocaribe, UN, UNASUR, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Conflict & Security
Refugees and internally displaced persons
refugees: 3,241 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Transportation & Logistics
Civil aircraft registration country code prefix
PZ
Airports
55 (2025)
Heliports
1 (2025)
Merchant marine
total: 13 (2023)
by type: general cargo 5, oil tanker 3, other 5
Reference: 2023by type: general cargo 5, oil tanker 3, other 5
Ports
total ports: 4 (2024)
large: 0
medium: 0
small: 1
very small: 3
ports with oil terminals: 3
key ports: Moengo, Nieuw Nickerie, Paramaribo, Paranam
Reference: 2024large: 0
medium: 0
small: 1
very small: 3
ports with oil terminals: 3
key ports: Moengo, Nieuw Nickerie, Paramaribo, Paranam
Environment
Environmental issues
deforestation; pollution of inland waterways from small-scale mining activities
International environmental agreements
party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Climate Change-Paris Agreement, Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping-London Convention, Marine Dumping-London Protocol, Nuclear Test Ban, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 2006, Wetlands, Whaling
signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Reference: 2006signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Climate
tropical; moderated by trade winds
Land use
agricultural land: 0.4% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 0.3% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 0% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 0.1% (2023 est.)
forest: 91.7% (2023 est.)
other: 7.9% (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 0.3% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 0% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 0.1% (2023 est.)
forest: 91.7% (2023 est.)
other: 7.9% (2023 est.)
Urbanization
urban population: 66.4% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 0.88% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Reference: 2023, 2020rate of urbanization: 0.88% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Carbon dioxide emissions
total emissions: 2.521 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from petroleum and other liquids: 2.507 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from consumed natural gas: 14,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023from petroleum and other liquids: 2.507 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from consumed natural gas: 14,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Particulate matter emissions
12.2 micrograms per cubic meter (2019 est.)
Reference: 2019Waste and recycling
municipal solid waste generated annually: 78,600 tons (2024 est.)
percent of municipal solid waste recycled: 16.9% (2022 est.)
Reference: 2024, 2022percent of municipal solid waste recycled: 16.9% (2022 est.)
Total water withdrawal
municipal: 49.3 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
industrial: 135.5 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
agricultural: 431.1 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022industrial: 135.5 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
agricultural: 431.1 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
Total renewable water resources
99 billion cubic meters (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022Communications & Media
Telephones - fixed lines
total subscriptions: 129,000 (2023 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 20 (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 20 (2023 est.)
Broadcast media
2 state-owned TV stations; 1 state-owned radio station; multiple private radio and TV stations (2019)
Reference: 2019Internet country code
.sr
Historical Trends
Population
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View Population data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 587,757 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2017 | 593,713 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2018 | 599,513 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2019 | 605,768 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2020 | 612,317 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2021 | 617,896 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2022 | 623,164 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2023 | 628,886 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | 634,431 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2025 | 639,850 | world_bank_wdi |
GDP (current US$)
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View GDP (current US$) data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $3,317,421,648 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2017 | $3,591,679,431 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2018 | $3,996,198,867 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2019 | $4,016,040,575 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2020 | $2,911,807,496 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2021 | $3,107,923,198 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2022 | $3,791,603,200 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2023 | $3,472,693,412 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | $4,416,775,113 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2025 | $4,523,657,797 | world_bank_wdi |
International migrant stock (immigrants)
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View International migrant stock (immigrants) data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 47,801 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | 51,902 | world_bank_wdi |
International emigrant stock
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View International emigrant stock data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 201,053 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 1995 | 214,997 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2000 | 224,382 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2005 | 240,484 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2010 | 243,661 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2015 | 238,769 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2020 | 250,122 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2024 | 258,026 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
Net migration
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View Net migration data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -906 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2017 | -935 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2018 | -851 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2019 | 191 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2020 | -296 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2021 | -486 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2022 | -988 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2023 | -988 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | -1,166 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2025 | -967 | world_bank_wdi |
Sources & Methodology
Current statistical observations include their reference period and provenance. Reference fields from approved source datasets are attributed below. Missing information is left unknown rather than inferred.
| Indicator | Value | Period | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 639,850 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| UN Population Division population estimate | 645,257 | 2026 | UN Population Division Data Portal | Estimated |
| Wikidata population (fallback) | 563,402 | 2017 | Wikidata | Reported |
| International migrant stock (immigrants) | 51,902 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| International migrant stock | 8.2% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| International emigrant stock | 258,026 | 2024 | UN DESA International Migrant Stock 2024 | Estimated |
| Net migration | -967 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Refugees hosted | 24 | 2025 | UNHCR Refugee Population Statistics | Verified |
| Asylum seekers hosted | 3,191 | 2025 | UNHCR Refugee Population Statistics | Verified |
| Refugees from this country | 56 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Asylum seekers from this country | 152 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Freedom of expression & alternative information index | 0.891 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Government censorship effort — media | 2.112 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Harassment of journalists | 1.111 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Print/broadcast media critical of government | 1.880 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Range of perspectives in major media | 1.616 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Media bias | 1.710 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Media self-censorship | 1.286 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Same-sex sexual activity | Yes Legal since 1869 (as Dutch Guiana) | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Recognition of same-sex relationships | No | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Same-sex marriage | Yes Since 13 February 2025, Court recognizes 2 same-sex marriages performed abroad | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Same-sex adoption | No | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Sexual-orientation anti-discrimination law | Yes Bans all anti-gay discrimination | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Gender identity / expression law | Yes Transgender persons can change their legal gender since 2022. Court order required. | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| GDP (current US$) | $4,523,657,797 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | $7,070 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| GDP growth | 1.8% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Inflation, consumer prices | 9.2% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Unemployment | 7.8% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Income level | Upper middle income | current | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Life expectancy at birth | 73.8 years | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Fertility rate | 2.2 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Urban population | 65.8% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Individuals using the Internet | 87.4% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Exports of goods and services | 52.5% | 2010 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Imports of goods and services | 38.4% | 2010 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Trade | 91.0% | 2010 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Adult literacy rate | 92.9% | 2012 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Secondary school enrolment, gross | 76.1% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Government education expenditure | 2.9% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Access to electricity | 99.0% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Electric power consumption | 2,897 kWh/person | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Renewable energy consumption | 14.5% | 2021 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Current health expenditure | 5.4% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Infant mortality rate | 14.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Forest area | 94.4% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions | 142.1 per 100 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Fixed broadband subscriptions | 18.8 per 100 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Secure Internet servers | 2,060 per million | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Latitude | 5.8232° | current | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Longitude | -55.1679° | current | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Latitude (Wikidata) | 4.0000° | current | Wikidata | Reported |
| Longitude (Wikidata) | -56.0000° | current | Wikidata | Reported |
| Time zone | UTC−03:00, America/Paramaribo | current | Wikidata | Reported |
| Form of government | republic | current | Wikidata | Reported |
Data attribution
Credits below are generated from sources actually used by this country profile. Source-specific terms take precedence.
- CIA World Factbook, final 2025 country profile (structured via factbook.json). Accessed September 20, 2026. U.S. Government public-domain data; retained as a reference source where a newer approved field is not available. Source · Terms/licence
- United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024; data access/processing via Our World in Data. Accessed September 20, 2026. Underlying UN dataset used under CC BY 3.0 IGO. Source · Terms/licence
- United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, World Population Prospects (WPP indicator 49) Accessed September 19, 2026. Used under CC BY 3.0 IGO; current-year WPP population values are presented as estimates/projections where applicable. Source · Terms/licence
- UNHCR Refugee Population Statistics Database. Accessed September 19, 2026. Used under CC BY 4.0 except where a dataset identifies a different source or licence. Source · Terms/licence
- Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem), Country-Year Dataset v16 (variables: v2mebias, v2mecenefm, v2mecrit, v2meharjrn, v2merange, v2meslfcen, v2x_freexp_altinf) Accessed September 20, 2026. Used under CC BY-SA 4.0; V-Dem measures are expert-coded/modelled and no V-Dem endorsement is implied. Source · Terms/licence
- Wikidata structured data (CC0). Accessed September 20, 2026. Attribution is provided by Knelstrom for provenance although CC0 does not require it. Source · Terms/licence
- Wikipedia, “LGBTQ rights by country or territory” (source revision/data fields: Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Gender identity / expression law, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Recognition of same-sex relationships, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Same-sex adoption, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Same-sex marriage, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Same-sex sexual activity, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Sexual-orientation anti-discrimination law) Accessed September 20, 2026. Used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Knelstrom changes formatting and presents the imported material as a community-edited legal-status summary, not legal advice or a Knelstrom rights score. Source · Terms/licence
- World Bank, World Development Indicators (series: AG.LND.FRST.ZS, country_metadata, EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS, EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS, EG.USE.ELEC.KH.PC, FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG, IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.BBND.P2, IT.NET.SECR.P6, IT.NET.USER.ZS, NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS, NE.IMP.GNFS.ZS, NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS, NY.GDP.MKTP.CD, NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG, NY.GDP.PCAP.CD, SE.ADT.LITR.ZS, SE.SEC.ENRR, SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS, SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS, SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS, SM.POP.ASYS.EO, SM.POP.NETM, SM.POP.RHCR.EO, SM.POP.TOTL, SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, SP.DYN.IMRT.IN, SP.DYN.LE00.IN, SP.DYN.TFRT.IN, SP.POP.TOTL, SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS) Accessed September 20, 2026. Data used under CC BY 4.0; Knelstrom presentation/formatting may differ from the source. Source · Terms/licence
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