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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
Undernourishment
9.7%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Suriname2023 · 9.7%
02.885.758.6311.51960199320252001: 11.5%2002: 10.9%2003: 10.1%2004: 9.4%2005: 8.8%2006: 8%2007: 7.9%2008: 7.3%2009: 7.4%2010: 7.6%2011: 8.2%2012: 8.2%2013: 7.8%2014: 8%2015: 8.6%2016: 9.3%2017: 9.3%2018: 9%2019: 8.7%2020: 9%2021: 9.3%2022: 9.9%2023: 9.7%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Suriname in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Paramaribo
Country code
SUR

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