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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Suriname

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population639.85K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$4.52B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$7.07K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth73.82024 · yearsInternet use87.4%2023 · % of populationForest area94.4%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
92.9%

% of people aged 15+·2012

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Suriname2012 · 92.9%
023.6747.3471.0194.681960199320252004: 89.6%2008: 94.6%2010: 94.7%2012: 92.9%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Suriname in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Paramaribo
Country code
SUR

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