Suriname Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Suriname's population growth was 0.81% in 2025, ranked 124th globally. This represents a 7.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Suriname's population growth stood at 0.81% in 2025, a decline of +0.07pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.81% by 2025. Suriname ranked 124th globally.
Suriname's population growth rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, ranging from a peak of 4.52% in 1963 to a trough of -1.03% in 1979. The country's population growth rate has been steadily declining since the mid-20th century, with a marked slowdown in the 1970s due to economic stagnation and a decline in fertility rates. In recent years, Suriname's population growth rate has stabilized at around 0.81%, mirroring that of Indonesia, its closest peer country. This moderate growth rate is significantly lower than the peak experienced in the 1960s, underscoring the country's demographic transition. As the global economy continues to evolve, a shift in Suriname's economic fortunes, particularly in the extractive industries, could potentially alter the trajectory of its population growth rate, either by attracting more migrants or influencing domestic fertility rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.73% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.77% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.81% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.81% | −0.07pp | #124 |
| 2024 | 0.88% | −0.04pp | #104 |
| 2023 | 0.91% | +0.07pp | #101 |
| 2022 | 0.85% | −0.06pp | #101 |
| 2021 | 0.91% | −0.17pp | #113 |
| 2020 | 1.08% | +0.04pp | #114 |
| 2019 | 1.04% | +0.07pp | #106 |
| 2018 | 0.97% | −0.04pp | #99 |
| 2017 | 1.01% | −0.04pp | #103 |
| 2016 | 1.05% | −0.03pp | #99 |
| 2015 | 1.08% | −0.03pp | #104 |
| 2014 | 1.11% | −0.02pp | #102 |
| 2013 | 1.13% | −0.01pp | #102 |
| 2012 | 1.14% | −0.01pp | #106 |
| 2011 | 1.15% | −0.01pp | #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 population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Suriname's population growth was 0.81% in 2025. Ranked 124th globally. This represents a 7.9% decrease from the previous year.
Suriname's population growth peaked at 4.52% in 1963.
The lowest population growth in Suriname was -1.03% in 1979.
Suriname ranks 124th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Suriname's population growth is projected to reach 0.81% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Suriname in 2025 was 0.81%. This ranks 124th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_suriname_population-growth,
title = {Suriname Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/suriname/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}