Rank #182 by World Population
🇸🇷Suriname
Suriname has a population of 628,886, ranking #182 in the world. The capital is Paramaribo. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: Upper middle income
628,886
Population
#182
World Rank
73.6
Life Expectancy
$5,522
GDP Per Capita
Suriname, #182 by world population
Suriname Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Suriname had a population of 263,918 in 1960 and 634,431 in 2024, a 2.4× growth over 64 years. The peak was 634,431 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.39%.
634,431
Population (2024)
263,918
Population (1960)
634,431
Peak (2024)
1.39%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 263,918 |
| 1961 | 272,791 |
| 1962 | 283,912 |
| 1963 | 297,034 |
| 1964 | 309,041 |
| 1965 | 320,000 |
| 1966 | 331,135 |
| 1967 | 342,679 |
| 1968 | 354,616 |
| 1969 | 366,906 |
| 1970 | 379,442 |
| 1971 | 391,932 |
| 1972 | 397,413 |
| 1973 | 395,772 |
| 1974 | 393,676 |
| 1975 | 391,170 |
| 1976 | 388,289 |
| 1977 | 385,067 |
| 1978 | 381,502 |
| 1979 | 377,602 |
| 1980 | 375,377 |
| 1981 | 375,459 |
| 1982 | 376,555 |
| 1983 | 378,746 |
| 1984 | 382,193 |
| 1985 | 386,972 |
| 1986 | 392,330 |
| 1987 | 396,911 |
| 1988 | 402,227 |
| 1989 | 408,409 |
| 1990 | 412,493 |
| 1991 | 415,013 |
| 1992 | 417,589 |
| 1993 | 419,352 |
| 1994 | 422,375 |
| 1995 | 429,606 |
| 1996 | 438,830 |
| 1997 | 448,067 |
| 1998 | 457,406 |
| 1999 | 466,916 |
| 2000 | 476,643 |
| 2001 | 486,560 |
| 2002 | 496,551 |
| 2003 | 506,414 |
| 2004 | 513,923 |
| 2005 | 519,313 |
| 2006 | 524,997 |
| 2007 | 531,016 |
| 2008 | 537,245 |
| 2009 | 543,568 |
| 2010 | 549,923 |
| 2011 | 556,269 |
| 2012 | 562,633 |
| 2013 | 569,020 |
| 2014 | 575,373 |
| 2015 | 581,627 |
| 2016 | 587,757 |
| 2017 | 593,713 |
| 2018 | 599,513 |
| 2019 | 605,768 |
| 2020 | 612,317 |
| 2021 | 617,896 |
| 2022 | 623,164 |
| 2023 | 628,886 |
| 2024 | 634,431 |
Demographics
| Population | 628,886 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.91% |
| Urban Population | 65.8% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.25 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 73.6 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 15.2 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$5,522
GDP Per Capita
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
39.2
Gini Index (inequality)
Health & Education
5.4%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
1.35
Physicians per 1,000
2.9%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
15.2
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
99.6%
Electricity Access
147
Mobile Subs per 100
3.9
People per km2
-988
Net Migration
Environment
94.4%
Forest Area
Suriname Climate
Suriname has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F) and receives about 2174 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.1°C
Avg Temp
2174
Precip (mm/yr)
Sep
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 79° | 210 mm |
| February | 26° / 79° | 142 mm |
| March | 27° / 80° | 142 mm |
| April | 27° / 81° | 197 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 292 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 321 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 221 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 146 mm |
| September | 28° / 83° | 84 mm |
| October | 28° / 83° | 95 mm |
| November | 28° / 82° | 120 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 204 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Suriname
The most comfortable months to visit Suriname are typically September, October and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is September (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 23°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Suriname has a population of 628,886, ranking #182 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.91%.
Life expectancy in Suriname is 73.6 years. The infant mortality rate is 15.2 per 1,000 live births.
Suriname's GDP per capita is $5,522. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
65.8% of Suriname's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 3.9 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Suriname is available from the World Bank.
The most comfortable months to visit Suriname are typically September, October and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Suriname has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C and about 2174 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically September and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Suriname is a country in Latin America & Caribbean with a population of 628,886. Population growth is modest, around 0.9% a year.
GDP per capita is about $5,522 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is 73.6 years, with a fertility rate of 2.2 births per woman, and 65.8% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.