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
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
Suriname in global context
Suriname is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.