culture
Suriname is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world, with significant populations descended from Dutch, African, Indian, Javanese, and Indigenous communities.
Suriname
Republic of Suriname
Population, GDP, and key facts about Suriname — updated for 2026.
Capital · PARAMARIBOContinent · AMERICASISO · SUR
Suriname quick facts
- Population
- 634,431
- Area
- 163,820 km²
- Population density
- 4 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 4.4 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 7K
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Currency
- Surinamese dollar ($, SRD)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 125.4/month · $ 4,160/month (2024)
- Language
- Dutch
Suriname at human scale
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Fossil fuels · 47%Renewables · 53%
- Hydropower52%
- Oil46%
- Natural gas1%
- Solar1%
- Bioenergy1%
Share of Suriname's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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nature
Suriname is the most forested country on Earth by percentage, with over 90% of its land covered by tropical rainforest.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Suriname
What is the capital of Suriname?
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.
What is Suriname's population?
Suriname has a population of 634,431.
What is Suriname's GDP per capita?
Suriname's GDP per capita is US$ 7K.
What is the currency of Suriname?
The currency of Suriname is the Surinamese dollar (SRD).
What is the minimum wage in Suriname?
Suriname's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 125.4 per month (as of 2024) — $ 4,160 per month in local currency.
Is Suriname bigger than Guyana?
Guyana is about 1.3× the size of Suriname by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.