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Suriname: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Suriname: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Population
- 639,850
- Area
- 163,820 km²
- Currency
- Surinamese Dollar ($)
#166 by population · #90 by area · #163 economy in the world · #189 by population density
Population and society
Population of sr, 1960–2025. From 263,918 in 1960 to 639,850 in 2025.
- Population density
- 4 per km² (rank 189 of 194)
- Urban population
- 65.8% (2025)
- Under 15
- 25.3% (2025)
- Over 65
- 8.2% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 2.23 (2024)
- Internet users
- 87.4% (2023)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $4.5B (rank 163 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 7.8% (2025)
- Inflation
- 9.2% (2025)
- Forests
- 91.5% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 4.1 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- God zij met ons Suriname
- Official name
- Republiek Suriname
- Motto
- Justitia – Pietas – Fides (Latin)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- Dutch
- Calling code
- +597
- Internet domain
- .sr
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Demonym
- Surinamer
Geography
- Continent
- Americas
- Neighbouring countries
- Brazil, France, Guyana
- Highest point
- Julianatop (1,280 m)
- Largest city
- Paramaribo, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Independence from
- Netherlands (1975)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $7,070 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 73.8 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.722 (rank 114 of 193)
Districts in figures
| Flags | Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brokopondo | — | — | 7,364 | |
| Commewijne | Nieuw Amsterdam | — | 2,353 | |
| Coronie | Totness | — | 3,902 | |
| Marowijne | Albina | 18,294 (2012) | 4,627 | |
 | Nickerie | Nieuw Nickerie | — | 5,353 |
| Para | Onverwacht | — | 5,393 | |
| Paramaribo | — | 242,946 (2004) | 182 | |
| Saramacca | Groningen | — | 3,636 | |
| Sipaliwini | — | 37,065 (2012) | 130,567 | |
| Wanica | Lelydorp | — | 443 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Nickerie (CC BY-SA 4.0, HapHaxion).
Its flags over time
Suriname · 1959–1975- Suriname · 1975–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Suriname?
Paramaribo
How many people live in Suriname?
639,850 inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Suriname?
Surinamese Dollar
What is the official language of Suriname?
Dutch
What is the calling code of Suriname?
+597
Which countries border Suriname?
Brazil, France, and Guyana
What is the highest point of Suriname?
Julianatop (1,280 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.