Suriname
- Capital:
- Paramaribo
- Continent:
- South America
- Region(s):
- South America, Latin America
- Largest Cities:
- Paramaribo, Koewarasan, De Nieuwe Grond
- Abbreviation:
- SUR
645,256
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
645,256
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Suriname's population is projected to be 716,216 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 645,256 | 0.87% | 170 |
| 2025 | 639,850 | 0.88% | 170 |
| 2020 | 612,317 | 1.08% | 170 |
| 2019 | 605,768 | 1.04% | 171 |
| 2018 | 599,513 | 0.98% | 171 |
| 2017 | 593,713 | 1.01% | 171 |
| 2015 | 581,627 | 1.13% | 170 |
| 2010 | 549,923 | 1.15% | 169 |
| 2005 | 519,313 | 1.73% | 168 |
| 2000 | 476,643 | 2.1% | 168 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 645,256 | 0.87% | 170 |
| 2032 | 675,074 | 0.74% | 170 |
| 2037 | 696,212 | 0.62% | 171 |
| 2042 | 713,904 | 0.5% | 170 |
| 2047 | 727,734 | 0.39% | 170 |
| 2052 | 737,365 | 0.26% | 170 |
| 2057 | 744,705 | 0.2% | 171 |
| 2062 | 749,169 | 0.12% | 171 |
| 2067 | 752,174 | 0.08% | 171 |
| 2072 | 752,856 | 0.02% | 171 |
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Paramaribo has a metropolitan area population of 237,426, comprising 36.8%% of Suriname's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paramaribo | 237,426 | 36.8% |
| 2 | Koewarasan | 55,807 | 8.65% |
| 3 | De Nieuwe Grond | 41,064 | 6.36% |
| 4 | Houttuin | 31,527 | 4.89% |
| 5 | Kwatta | 25,572 | 3.96% |
| 6 | Meerzorg | 24,981 | 3.87% |
| 7 | Lelydorp | 24,581 | 3.81% |
| 8 | Para Noord | 19,539 | 3.03% |
| 9 | Saramacca Polder | 16,426 | 2.55% |
| 10 | Moengo | 13,237 | 2.05% |
As of 2026, Suriname has a total population of 645,256, ranking as the 170th most populous nation in the world.
Suriname has a net population change of approximately 15 people per day, driven by 30 births, 12 deaths, and net emigration of 3 people.
Suriname represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.15% of South America's population.
Suriname has a population density of 4.1 people per km² (approximately 10.7 per mi²), making it the 223rd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 94.15% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Suriname is Hindustani (also known locally as "East Indians"; their ancestors emigrated from northern India in the latter part of the 19th century) (27.4%) , followed by Maroon (their African ancestors were brought to the country in the 17th and 18th centuries as slaves and escaped to the interior) (21.7%) .
As of 2026, Protestant is the largest religion in Suriname, comprising 23.6% of the population.