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Suriname
Suriname places highest on Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita (top 1% worldwide) and lowest on Tertiary Enrolment Ratio (bottom 1%).
Suriname in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
628,886
people
since 1950
Land area
160,508
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
19,357
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
73.63
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.722
HDI, 0–1
since 2004
Unemployment
7.834
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Suriname
Key facts about Suriname
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Official language
- Dutch
- Currency
- Surinamese dollar (SRD)
- ISO code
- SUR · SR
- Domain · dialling
- .sr · +597
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Suriname’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
joint60thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
61stof 193
From 2 of 3 key statistics
joint58thof 177
From 3 of 4 key statistics
60thof 183
From 3 of 4 key statistics
81stof 181
From 2 of 3 key statistics
92ndof 200
From 3 of 4 key statistics
94thof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
94thof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
94thof 176
From 2 of 4 key statistics
94thof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
122ndof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint119thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
122ndof 175
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint112thof 147
From 2 of 3 key statistics
131stof 171
From 4 of 4 key statistics
153rdof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Suriname’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Suriname in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Suriname stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Suriname sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Suriname does best6
In the top third of all countries measured. 2 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stDeaths in Organized Violencetop 35%
Position · derived 59th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2025
world median 0
- 3rd
Position · derived 3rd of 181 · 158,867 · 2022
world median 2,528 (better)
Position · derived 23rd of 176 · 2.112 · 2025
world median 0.565 (better) · ▲ 21 pts since 2015
- Gender Development Indextop 13%
Position · derived 23rd of 184 · 0.993 · 2023
world median 0.971 (better)
Position · derived 30th of 176 · 1.821 · 2025
world median 1.023 (better) · ▲ 3 pts since 2015
Position · derived 32nd of 176 · 0.891 · 2025
world median 0.693 (better) · ▲ 14 pts since 2015
Where Suriname struggles most5
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 2 are within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stTertiary Enrolment Ratiobottom 1%
Position · derived 95th of 95 · 2.566 · 2024
world median 52.77 (worse)
- 5th
Position · derived 132nd of 136 · 8.916 · 2024
world median 40.74 (worse)
- State Authority over Territorybottom 2%
Not ranked by the publisher · 65 · 2025
world median 95.3 (worse) · ▼ 4 pts since 2015
- Crop Production Indexbottom 7%
Position · derived 181st of 195 · 80.24 · 2022
world median 106.23 (worse) · ▼ 23 pts since 2012
- Government AI Readiness Indexbottom 7%
Rank 181st of 195 · 18.37 · 2025
world median 40.19 (worse) · ▼ 31 pts since 2020
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Suriname can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
98th
of 175 · 2004
114th
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 20 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
87th
of 173 · 2012
96th
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
91st
of 138 · 2004
97th
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 20 of 34 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
107th
of 172 · 2020
181st
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Suriname has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Military Dimension Index+75 pts since 2015
- ICT Services Exports+23 pts since 2014
Losing ground
Where Suriname has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Government Spending on Education-51 pts since 2015
- Youth Unemployment Rate-39 pts since 2015
- Labour Income Share-31 pts since 2015
05In context
Suriname and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Suriname
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions25
Agriculture Orientation Index85th of 132position · derived0.23Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
bottom 35% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Suriname 0.23 · world median 0.305 (worse)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
▼ -26 percentile points since 2014
Central Bank Independence Indexbottom 25%0.471CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
bottom 25% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Suriname 0.471 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Civic Space Ratings43rd of 198position · derived80Civic space score (0–100)2025
top 22% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Suriname 80 · world median 50.46 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)114th of 192rank0.37ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
bottom 41% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Suriname 0.37 · world median 0.387 (worse)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationbottom 49%98.3Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
bottom 49% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Suriname 98.3 · world median 98.4 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption127th of 211position · derived-0.382Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 40% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Suriname -0.382 · world median -0.197 (worse)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index96th of 181rank38CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
bottom 47% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Suriname 38 · world median 39 (worse)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Country Policy and Institutional Assessment52nd of 78position · derived3.017IDA Resource Allocation Index (1 = low to 6 = high)2025
bottom 34% of 78 countries measured
World Bank Group · IDA Resource Allocation Index (1 = low to 6 = high)
Suriname 3.017 · world median 3.246 (worse)
Best in the world 4.225 (Rwanda)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2024
Government AI Readiness Index181st of 195rank18.37AI readiness score (0–100)2025
bottom 7% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Suriname 18.37 · world median 40.19 (worse)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▼ -31 percentile points since 2020
Government Effectiveness111th of 209position · derived-0.012Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
bottom 47% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Suriname -0.012 · world median 0.101 (worse)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Government Spending on Education88th of 123position · derived2.866Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)2023
bottom 29% of 123 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)
Suriname 2.866 · world median 3.709 (worse)
Best in the world 16.39 (Kiribati)
▼ -51 percentile points since 2015
GovTech Maturity Index159th of 196position · derived0.325GTMI score (0–1)2025
bottom 19% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Suriname 0.325 · world median 0.63 (worse)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index47th of 175position · derived0.839Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
top 26% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Suriname 0.839 · world median 0.676 (better)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
No real change since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index41st of 176position · derived0.626Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
top 23% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Suriname 0.626 · world median 0.353 (better)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Open Data Inventory68th of 168rank62ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
top 41% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Suriname 62 · world median 59 (better)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2016
Political Corruption Index136th of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.172Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
top 23% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Suriname 0.172 · world median 0.518 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Public Sector Wage Bill73rd of 168position · derived8.769Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
top 43% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Suriname 8.769 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality168th of 209position · derived-0.795Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 20% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Suriname -0.795 · world median -0.093 (worse)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law117th of 211position · derived-0.217Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 45% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Suriname -0.217 · world median -0.102 (worse)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators139th of 188position · derived58.63SPI overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 26% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Suriname 58.63 · world median 69.3 (worse)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2016
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index35th of 176position · derived0.781Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
top 19% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Suriname 0.781 · world median 0.497 (better)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability86th of 206position · derived0.238Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 41% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Suriname 0.238 · world median -0.022 (better)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
No real change since 2015
Women, Business and the Law116th of 190position · derived76.88WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
bottom 39% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Suriname 76.88 · world median 81.25 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2014
Economy & Innovation14
Container Port Traffic95th of 103position · derived105,949Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)2024
bottom 8% of 103 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)
Suriname 105,949 · world median 1,827,788
Highest 299,703,800 (China)
▼ -22 percentile points since 2014
Crop Production Index181st of 195position · derived80.24Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 7% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Suriname 80.24 · world median 106.23 (worse)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▼ -23 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports81st of 170position · derived27.17Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 47% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Suriname 27.17 · world median 25.42 (better)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2014
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit105th of 179position · derived31.03Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
bottom 42% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Suriname 31.03 · world median 35.95 (worse)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index176th of 195position · derived87.89Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 10% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Suriname 87.89 · world median 106.08 (worse)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▼ -25 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowstop 1%42.81FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
top 1% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Suriname 42.81 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▲ +24 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth139th of 186position · derived1.792GDP growth (annual %)2025
bottom 25% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Suriname 1.792 · world median 3.396 (worse)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)86th of 185position · derived19,357GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 46% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Suriname 19,357 · world median 17,265 (better)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2015
ICT Goods Exports95th of 119position · derived0.09ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)2024
bottom 21% of 120 countries measured · 120 share 119 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)
Suriname 0.09 · world median 0.975 (worse)
Best in the world 61.45 (Hong Kong)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2014
ICT Services Exports41st of 118position · derived10.57ICT services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 34% of 118 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT services exports (% of services exports)
Suriname 10.57 · world median 7.474 (better)
Best in the world 56.25 (Ireland)
▲ +23 percentile points since 2014
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index91st of 175rank45.96LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
bottom 46% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Suriname 45.96 · world median 56.21 (worse)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2016
Livestock Production Index40th of 194position · derived124.07Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 20% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Suriname 124.07 · world median 107.06 (better)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2012
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productstop 30%7.8Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
top 30% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
Suriname 7.8 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
No real change since 2012
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)45th of 180position · derived9.593Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
top 22% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Suriname 9.593 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2011
Work & Labour16
Average Weekly Hours Worked79th of 182position · derived40.1Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
top 43% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Suriname 40.1 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Agriculture120th of 182position · derived6.975Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
bottom 34% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Suriname 6.975 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Industry34th of 182position · derived26.1Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
top 18% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Suriname 26.1 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Services72nd of 182position · derived66.92Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
top 39% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Suriname 66.92 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio143rd of 182position · derived49.61Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
bottom 22% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Suriname 49.61 · world median 57.72 (worse)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Female Labour Force Participation Rate136th of 182position · derived44.91Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
bottom 25% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Suriname 44.91 · world median 53.36 (worse)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
No real change since 2015
Firms with a Female Top Manager46th of 179position · derived24.34Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
top 25% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Suriname 24.34 · world median 19.16 (better)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed74th of 168position · derived52,265GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
top 44% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Suriname 52,265 · world median 47,384 (better)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2015
Labour Force Participation Rate143rd of 182position · derived53.82Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
bottom 22% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Suriname 53.82 · world median 61.66 (worse)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked83rd of 182position · derived25.64Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
top 45% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Suriname 25.64 · world median 22.16 (better)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2015
Self-Employment Rate119th of 182position · derived22.48Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
bottom 35% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Suriname 22.48 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Unemployment Rate52nd of 182position · derived · 1 = worst7.834Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
bottom 28% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Suriname 7.834 · world median 5.084 (worse)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment118th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst18.38Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
top 35% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Suriname 18.38 · world median 28.67 (better)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Working Poverty Ratetop 27%0.329Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)2025
top 27% of 113 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)
Suriname 0.329 · world median 4.885 (better)
Best in the world 0.007 (Bhutan)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2015
Youth Unemployment Rate27th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst25.44Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
bottom 14% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Suriname 25.44 · world median 12.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▼ -39 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge10
Academic Freedom Index46th of 176position · derived0.828Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
top 26% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Suriname 0.828 · world median 0.619 (better)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate94th of 172position · derived92.87Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 46% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Suriname 92.87 · world median 93.99 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling159th of 195position · derived10.96Expected years of schooling2023
bottom 19% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Suriname 10.96 · world median 13.34 (worse)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
Mean Years of Schooling123rd of 193position · derived8.43Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
bottom 36% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Suriname 8.43 · world median 9.933 (worse)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Out-of-School Rate, Primary20th of 121position · derived · 1 = worst16.22Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)2024
bottom 16% of 121 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)
Suriname 16.22 · world median 3.691 (worse)
Best in the world 0.004 (United Arab Emirates)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate43rd of 120position · derived81Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)2024
top 35% of 120 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)
Suriname 81 · world median 65.93 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Moldova)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2014
Primary Completion Rate104th of 165position · derived91.29Primary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 37% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Suriname 91.29 · world median 97.43 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Tertiary Enrolment Ratio95th of 95position · derived2.566Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)2024
bottom 1% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)
Suriname 2.566 · world median 52.77 (worse)
Best in the world 141.86 (Macau)
No real change since 2019
Upper Secondary Completion Rate121st of 164position · derived34.48Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 26% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Suriname 34.48 · world median 64.87 (worse)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratebottom 46%97.6915–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 46% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Suriname 97.69 · world median 98.22 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing16
Children with Functional Difficultiestop 48%13.6Children aged 5-17 with a functional difficulty (%)2024
top 48% of 62 countries measured
UNICEF · Children aged 5-17 with a functional difficulty (%)
Suriname 13.6 · world median 13
Highest 35.2 (Afghanistan)
No earlier reading to compare
Dietary Energy Supply124th of 155position · derived2,545Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
bottom 20% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Suriname 2,545 · world median 2,982 (worse)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2014
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months132nd of 136position · derived8.916Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)2024
bottom 3% of 136 countries measured
UNICEF · Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)
Suriname 8.916 · world median 40.74 (worse)
Best in the world 83.3 (Burundi)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Inequality Index97th of 172rank0.391GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
bottom 44% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Suriname 0.391 · world median 0.351 (worse)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2013
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index77th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst0.011MPI (0–1)2025
top 30% of 109 countries measured
Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · MPI (0–1)
Suriname 0.011 · world median 0.039 (better)
Best in the world 0 (Serbia)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2018
Global Violent Deaths77th of 206position · derived · 1 = worst6.53Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
bottom 37% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Suriname 6.53 · world median 4.02 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
No real change since 2011
Human Development Index114th of 193rank0.722HDI score (0–1)2023
bottom 41% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Suriname 0.722 · world median 0.762 (worse)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate87th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst14.76Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 43% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Suriname 14.76 · world median 12.26 (worse)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
No real change since 2014
Life Expectancy at Age 6597th of 222position · derived16.88Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
top 43% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Suriname 16.88 · world median 16.39 (better)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth121st of 222position · derived73.63Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
bottom 46% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Suriname 73.63 · world median 74.63 (worse)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio71st of 195position · derived · 1 = worst83.64Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
bottom 36% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Suriname 83.64 · world median 46.65 (worse)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
No real change since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare20th of 178position · derived14.01Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
top 11% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Suriname 14.01 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Undernourishment56th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst9.7Population undernourished (%)2023
bottom 34% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Suriname 9.7 · world median 5.2 (worse)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five109th of 162position · derived · 1 = worst8.311Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
top 33% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
Suriname 8.311 · world median 13.8 (better)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
No earlier reading to compare
Under-Five Mortality Rate94th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst15.79Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 47% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Suriname 15.79 · world median 14.54 (worse)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
Violent Discipline of Children15th of 90position · derived · 1 = worst87.3Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)2025
bottom 16% of 90 countries measured
UNICEF · Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)
Suriname 87.3 · world median 75.8 (worse)
Best in the world 37.6 (Qatar)
No earlier reading to compare
Development & Human Capital5
Access to Electricitybottom 37%99Population with electricity access (%)2024
bottom 37% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Suriname 99 · world median 100 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
No real change since 2014
Cereal Yield62nd of 179position · derived4,079Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
top 34% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Suriname 4,079 · world median 3,072 (better)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2013
Child Marriage16th of 143position · derived · 1 = worst36Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
bottom 10% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Suriname 36 · world median 17.1 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Development Index23rd of 184position · derived0.993Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
top 13% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Suriname 0.993 · world median 0.971 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No real change since 2013
Net Official Development Assistance Received82nd of 130position · derived1.381Net ODA received (% of GNI)2023
bottom 37% of 130 countries measured
OECD Development Assistance Committee · Net ODA received (% of GNI)
Suriname 1.381 · world median 2.579
Highest 101.78 (Tuvalu)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2013
Environment & Sustainability21
Agricultural Emissions141st of 193position · derived1,853Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
bottom 29% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Suriname 1,853 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Irrigated Land2nd of 121position · derived74.36Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)2023
top 1% of 121 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)
Suriname 74.36 · world median 3.66
Highest 89.04 (Bangladesh)
No earlier reading to compare
Agricultural Land209th of 209position · derived0.445Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
bottom 1% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Suriname 0.445 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
No real change since 2013
Arable Land per Person126th of 206position · derived0.084Arable land (hectares per person)2023
bottom 39% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Suriname 0.084 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity124th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst322.99Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
top 36% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Suriname 322.99 · world median 468.81 (better)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)90th of 190rank0.442ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
top 47% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Suriname 0.442 · world median 0.45 (better)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita73rd of 210position · derived · 1 = worst4.709Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
bottom 34% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Suriname 4.709 · world median 3.21 (worse)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)bottom 32%3.518Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
bottom 32% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Suriname 3.518 · world median 2.738 (worse)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare22nd of 188position · derived285.64Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
top 11% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Suriname 285.64 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2013
Forest Area1st of 210position · derived94.45Forest area (% of land area)2023
top 1% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Suriname 94.45 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Land Under Cereal Production141st of 179position · derived49,813Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
bottom 22% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Suriname 49,813 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density42nd of 188position · derived1.16Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
top 22% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Suriname 1.16 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
No real change since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation75th of 190position · derived52.87Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
top 39% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Suriname 52.87 · world median 35.66 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index101st of 190rank46.42ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
bottom 47% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Suriname 46.42 · world median 47.44 (worse)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area113th of 150position · derived0.15Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
bottom 27% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Suriname 0.15 · world median 0.725 (worse)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita3rd of 181position · derived158,867Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
top 1% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Suriname 158,867 · world median 2,528 (better)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
No real change since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation63rd of 190position · derived52.87Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
top 32% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Suriname 52.87 · world median 31.14 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress129th of 177position · derived · 1 = worst3.95Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
top 27% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Suriname 3.95 · world median 10 (better)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
No real change since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector74th of 171position · derived70Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
top 42% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Suriname 70 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
No real change since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationbottom 20%0.575Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 20% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Suriname 0.575 · world median 5.769 (worse)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
No real change since 2014
World Risk Index74th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst6.21WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
bottom 38% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Suriname 6.21 · world median 4.17 (worse)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Gender & Equality2
Sex Ratio at Birthbottom 27%104Male births per 100 female births2023
bottom 27% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Suriname 104 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Women's Political Empowerment Index40th of 176position · derived0.877Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
top 22% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Suriname 0.877 · world median 0.772 (better)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index40th of 176position · derived0.62Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
top 22% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Suriname 0.62 · world median 0.339 (better)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index40th of 176position · derived0.6Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
top 22% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Suriname 0.6 · world median 0.321 (better)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index32nd of 176position · derived0.891Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
top 18% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Suriname 0.891 · world median 0.693 (better)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media23rd of 176position · derived2.112Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
top 13% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Suriname 2.112 · world median 0.565 (better)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▲ +21 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns30th of 176position · derived1.821Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
top 17% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Suriname 1.821 · world median 1.023 (better)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indextop 21%0Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
top 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Suriname 0 · world median 0.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▲ +75 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index37th of 176position · derived0.509Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
top 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Suriname 0.509 · world median 0.298 (better)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index45th of 176position · derived0.931Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
top 25% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Suriname 0.931 · world median 0.79 (better)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security5
Deaths in Organized Violence59th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
top 35% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Suriname 0 · world median 0
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
INFORM Risk Index115th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst3.2INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
top 39% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Suriname 3.2 · world median 3.7 (better)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence75th of 211position · derived0.601Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 35% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Suriname 0.601 · world median 0.171 (better)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors72nd of 171position · derived · 1 = worst-0.381Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
bottom 42% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Suriname -0.381 · world median -0.661 (worse)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▼ -29 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Originbottom 19%56Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
bottom 19% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Suriname 56 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumtop 45%3,191Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
top 45% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Suriname 3,191 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▲ +31 percentile points since 2016
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumbottom 16%24Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
bottom 16% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Suriname 24 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2016
Mobility & Trade3
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs68th of 174position · derived · 1 = worst5.54Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
bottom 39% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Suriname 5.54 · world median 4.456 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiobottom 19%-4.3Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
bottom 19% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Suriname -4.3 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2012
Net Migration Ratebottom 27%-1.571Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
bottom 27% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Suriname -1.571 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2013
Poverty & Inequality1
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linesbottom 36%17.6Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
bottom 36% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Suriname 17.6 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Energy3
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)bottom 44%0Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
bottom 44% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Suriname 0 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
No real change since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationbottom 41%0Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Suriname 0 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitatop 48%52.97Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
top 48% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Suriname 52.97 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratetop 40%17.3Births per 1,000 population2023
top 40% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Suriname 17.3 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Crude Death Ratebottom 37%6.649Deaths per 1,000 population2023
bottom 37% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Suriname 6.649 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationbottom 40%28.1Median age (years)2023
bottom 40% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Suriname 28.1 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overbottom 46%7.621Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
bottom 46% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Suriname 7.621 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Densitybottom 2%4.031People per square kilometre of land2023
bottom 2% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Suriname 4.031 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Population Growth Ratetop 49%0.909Population growth (% per year)2023
top 49% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Suriname 0.909 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Population Under Age 15top 43%25.95Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
top 43% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Suriname 25.95 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationtop 35%99.94Males per 100 females2023
top 35% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Suriname 99.94 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiobottom 32%50.53People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
bottom 32% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Suriname 50.53 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
▼ -24 percentile points since 2013
Total Fertility Ratetop 40%2.249Live births per woman2023
top 40% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Suriname 2.249 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
No real change since 2013
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- The scores and ranks belong to their publishers. Nothing is adjusted, rescaled or re-ranked; each is reproduced from the edition named beside it. Where a row says position · derived, the publisher ranks nobody on that measure and the position is ours, made by ordering the published score.
- Each statistic shows its newest edition, which is not always the edition the Country Index uses: the index pins every source to one data year so its average compares like with like.
How a standing is built from percentiles, why Suriname can move because other countries moved, and why publishers measure between 120 and 215 countries each are set out in full in how a standing is made and what a standing cannot tell you.
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- Statistics: 28 publishers, each named beside its numbers, with every edition and licence on the datasets pages.
- Capital, languages, currency, codes: Wikidata, public domain (CC0).
- Map and land borders: Natural Earth, public domain. Borders are de facto — where administration actually changes — not claimed.
Photographs
The photograph of Suriname on this page comes from Wikimedia Commons and is shown in greyscale. The photographer and the licence are named beside each one.
Cite this page
Nations Inquiry (2026). Suriname: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/suriname