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In 2026, Suriname's GDP per capita (PPP) is $22,985, an upper-middle income level. The economy is worth about $6 billion in total. Over the past five years it has grown at about 1.6% a year. Inflation is 11.8% and unemployment 9.0%. Government debt is 87% of GDP and falling. Its current account is in deficit, at 44.8% of GDP.
GDP per capita (PPP)
$22,985
GDP growth
+3.9%
Inflation rate
11.8%
Unemployment
9.0%
Suriname is an upper-middle income economy with GDP per capita (PPP) of $22,985. After a recent recession, growth has returned. High inflation (11.8%) is a challenge.