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Population

639,850 people (2025)

Total GDP

$5.9B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$6,860 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.722 (114.)

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

GDP Historical Performance
$4.5B
$4.1B
$3.7B
$3.3B
$2.9B
$4.0B
$2.9B
$3.1B
$3.6B
$3.4B
$4.5B
$4.5B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
12.9%
0-14
12.4%
8.6%
15-24
8.4%
14.6%
25-44
14.0%
10.4%
45-64
10.4%
3.4%
65+
4.8%
Male
Female
%49.9 (319.510)
%50.1 (320.339)

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

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Data Sources

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