Suriname Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Suriname's net migration was -967 in 2025, ranked 110th globally. This represents a 17.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Suriname's net migration stood at -967 in 2025, a rise of +199 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1,261 by 2026. Suriname ranked 110th globally.
Suriname recorded a net migration of -967.00 in 2025, ranking 110th globally, indicating a continued outflow of population. This contrasts sharply with the country's peak net migration of 4,703.00 in 1962, a period marked by regional labor demand and internal stability. The most significant decline occurred in 1977, when net migration plunged to -11,390.00, reflecting political and economic upheaval during that era. Over the 66-year coverage period, Suriname has experienced sustained emigration, aligning with trends in peer countries such as Northern Mariana Islands (-963.00) and American Samoa (-1,051.00), both of which also face demographic pressures from outward mobility. The persistent negative net migration suggests structural challenges, including limited economic opportunities and youth emigration. Without targeted investment in education, job creation, and governance reforms, Suriname is likely to maintain its trajectory of population loss, potentially affecting long-term development and labor market stability.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -1,489 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -1,375 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -1,261 | - | - |
| 2025 | -967 | +199 | #110 |
| 2024 | -1,166 | −178 | #105 |
| 2023 | -988 | +0 | #98 |
| 2022 | -988 | −502 | #92 |
| 2021 | -486 | −190 | #106 |
| 2020 | -296 | −487 | #102 |
| 2019 | 191 | +1,042 | #123 |
| 2018 | -851 | +84 | #101 |
| 2017 | -935 | −29 | #100 |
| 2016 | -906 | +61 | #98 |
| 2015 | -967 | −8 | #111 |
| 2014 | -959 | +9 | #108 |
| 2013 | -968 | +43 | #108 |
| 2012 | -1,011 | +49 | #107 |
| 2011 | -1,060 | +78 | #107 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Suriname matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Suriname's net migration was -967 in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 17.1% increase from the previous year.
Suriname's net migration peaked at 4,703 in 1962.
The lowest net migration in Suriname was -11,390 in 1977.
Suriname ranks 110th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Suriname's net migration is projected to reach -1,261 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Suriname in 2025 was -967. This ranks 110th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_suriname_net-migration,
title = {Suriname Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/suriname/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}