Republic of Suriname
Capital: Paramaribo
Population:Â 628,886
Currency: Surinamese dollar (SRD)
Suriname is a country on the northeastern coast of South America, bordered by Guyana, Brazil, and French Guiana, with a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its tropical rainforests, ethnic diversity, and colonial Dutch heritage. The capital and largest city is Paramaribo, which serves as the political, economic, and cultural center. Suriname’s economy is based on mining (bauxite, gold, oil), agriculture, and services, with recent growth driven by offshore oil discoveries. It is a unitary presidential republic and the only Dutch-speaking country in South America. Suriname is a member of the United Nations (UN), Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Organization of American States (OAS).
Growth Rate
0.909
%
Fertility Rate
2.249
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
6.649
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
73.6
years
Total Population in Suriname
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Suriname.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-1.571
(+0.014)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.