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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Suriname is 74.0 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 23 years since 1950. About 5 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 7.0 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 10.3 per 1,000 live births, down 89% since 1950. Women live about 6.4 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 17 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 15.7%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 84.5 years.
Life expectancy
74.0 years
Infant mortality
10.3 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
11.9 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
7.0 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Suriname is 74.0 years, around the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 23 years since 1950. Women outlive men by 6 years, a larger gap than typical. Projections add a further 10.5 years by 2100.