Suriname

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Suriname is located in South America. Its capital is Paramaribo, and it has a population of 639,850 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 163,820 square kilometers (approximately 63,251 square miles). Its currency is Surinamese dollar. The population density is approximately 4 people per square kilometer. Suriname shares land borders with 2 countries: Brazil and Guyana.

About Suriname

Suriname at a glance

Economy of Suriname

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Suriname

BR

Brazil

CapitalBrasília

Population212,812,405

GY

Guyana

CapitalGeorgetown

Population835,986