Suriname Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Suriname's government debt to gdp was 89.08% in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Suriname's government debt to gdp stood at 89.08% in 2025, a rise of +1.79% from 2024. The IMF projects 89.08% by 2025. Suriname ranked 29th globally.
Suriname’s government debt to GDP ratio stood at 89.08 percent in 2025, ranking 29th globally according to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook, placing it in close proximity to Jordan’s 89.70 percent and slightly above El Salvador’s 87.62 percent. The debt burden has fluctuated significantly over the past 36 years, peaking at 146.44 percent in 2020 amid economic contraction and currency depreciation, while reaching a historic low of 11.77 percent in 1996 following structural reforms and debt relief initiatives. After decades of relatively moderate levels, the sharp rise in debt since the mid-2010s reflects persistent fiscal deficits, declining commodity revenues, and limited access to international capital markets. Despite recent stabilization, the ratio remains well above the 1990 starting point of 72.88 percent, indicating enduring challenges in fiscal discipline and debt sustainability. The trajectory may improve if structural reforms, supported by multilateral financing, enhance revenue collection and restore investor confidence, though vulnerability to external shocks and political instability could delay meaningful consolidation.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 34.27% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 35.93% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 56.27% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 76.95% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 82.66% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 89.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 89.08% | +1.79% | #29 |
| 2024 | 87.29% | −10.94% | #154 |
| 2023 | 98.23% | −18.71% | #164 |
| 2022 | 116.94% | +1.12% | #178 |
| 2021 | 115.82% | −30.61% | #175 |
| 2020 | 146.44% | +62.41% | #181 |
| 2019 | 84.03% | +15.40% | #160 |
| 2018 | 68.63% | −4.40% | #140 |
| 2017 | 73.03% | −2.37% | #150 |
| 2016 | 75.40% | +34.22% | #149 |
| 2015 | 41.18% | +15.97% | #83 |
| 2014 | 25.21% | −2.69% | #44 |
| 2013 | 27.90% | +7.81% | #58 |
| 2012 | 20.10% | +1.36% | #37 |
| 2011 | 18.74% | +1.42% | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Suriname matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Suriname's government debt to gdp was 89.08% in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
Suriname's government debt to gdp peaked at 146.44% in 2020.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Suriname was 11.77% in 1996.
Suriname ranks 29th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Suriname's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 89.08% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Suriname in 2025 was 89.08%. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_suriname_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Suriname Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/suriname/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}