Suriname
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Suriname Statistics
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Population
Total GDP
GDP Per capita
Human Development Index (HDI)
About Suriname
Suriname is smallest South American country with Dutch colonial heritage and remarkable ethnic diversity. The nation has pristine rainforest covering 93% of territory with excellent biodiversity. Surinamese culture celebrates multicultural harmony with Indian, African, Javanese, and indigenous influences.
The country has tropical rainforest climate with high humidity and rainfall. Suriname has presidential republic with parliamentary system and cultural diversity. The nation has gold mining, oil production, and agricultural sectors.
Paramaribo is historic capital with UNESCO World Heritage wooden architecture. Suriname has excellent ecotourism potential and conservation areas. The country has Dutch as official language with Sranan Tongo widely spoken.
Traditional Surinamese culture includes Hindu festivals, Javanese traditions, and Afro-Caribbean celebrations. The nation has religious diversity with Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam coexisting. Surinamese cuisine features roti, Indonesian dishes, and multicultural fusion cooking.
The population is 590,000 with remarkable ethnic harmony and cultural preservation. Suriname offers rainforest adventures, multicultural authenticity, and South American uniqueness in Dutch-speaking nation.
Economic Indicators
Demographic Distribution
Population Data by Years
| Year | Total Population | Annual Change | Density People/KM2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2100 | 709.005 | -0.35% | 4.5 |
| 2090 | 732.503 | -0.29% | 4.7 |
| 2080 | 748.838 | -0.12% | 4.8 |
| 2070 | 752.827 | +0.01% | 4.8 |
| 2060 | 747.611 | +0.13% | 4.8 |
| 2050 | 733.904 | +0.26% | 4.7 |
| 2040 | 707.160 | +0.51% | 4.5 |
| 2030 | 665.652 | +0.74% | 4.3 |
| 2025 NOW | 639.850 | +0.85% | 4.1 |
| 2020 | 612.317 | +1.08% | 3.9 |
| 2015 | 581.627 | +1.09% | 3.7 |
| 2010 | 549.923 | +1.17% | 3.5 |
| 2005 | 519.313 | +1.05% | 3.3 |
| 2000 | 476.643 | +2.08% | 3.1 |
| 1995 | 429.606 | +1.71% | 2.8 |
| 1990 | 412.493 | +1% | 2.6 |
| 1985 | 386.972 | +1.25% | 2.5 |
| 1980 | 375.377 | -0.59% | 2.4 |
| 1975 | 391.170 | -0.64% | 2.5 |
| 1970 | 379.442 | +3.42% | 2.4 |
| 1965 | 320.000 | +3.55% | 2.1 |
| 1960 | 263.918 | +3.34% | 1.7 |
| 1955 | 225.195 | +3.01% | 1.4 |
| 1950 | 195.565 | - | 1.3 |
