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Suriname

South America, Americas

Forest %
#1of 194 countries

94.5%

World Bank 2021

About the size of Tunisia

163.8K km² against 163.6K km². Total area, REST Countries.

79% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Forest %94.5%. World Bank 2021.1 of 194Inflation %51.6%. World Bank 2023.6 of 179Unemployment %7.7%. World Bank 2023.53 of 179

Lowest rankings

Farmland %0.3%. World Bank 2021.188 of 191Foreign Investment-$53.1M. World Bank 2022.171 of 188Total GDP$3.5B. World Bank 2023.161 of 190

Neighbours

BrazilCapital: BrasíliaFrench GuianaCapital: CayenneGuyanaCapital: Georgetown

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Suriname, in short

What is the capital of Suriname?

The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo. Paramaribo is the seat of national government for Suriname, a country in South America.

What is the population of Suriname?

Suriname has a population of about 628,886 people, the 170th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Suriname?

Suriname covers 163,820 square kilometers (63,251 square miles), making Suriname the 92nd largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Suriname?

Suriname borders 3 countries: Brazil, French Guiana and Guyana.

What is the life expectancy in Suriname?

Life expectancy at birth in Suriname is 73.6 years, the 116th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Suriname in?

Suriname is in Americas, in the South America region. Suriname is one of 55 countries and territories in Americas.