Suriname Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Suriname's urban population was 65.67% in 2025, ranked 104th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Suriname's urban population stood at 65.67% in 2025, a decline of +0.10% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 65.67% by 2025. Suriname ranked 104th globally.
Suriname’s urban population share has risen modestly over the six‑decade span from 60.97 % in 1960 to 65.67 % in 2025, placing the nation 104th globally. The share peaked at 66.74 % in 2004, indicating that the early‑2000s marked the high point of urbanisation before a slight retreat to the current level. Compared with peers of similar rank, Panama records an urban share of 66.00 % and Montenegro 65.62 %, suggesting that Suriname’s urbanisation is broadly aligned with other small‑to‑medium economies that have transitioned from agrarian bases to service‑oriented structures. The gradual increase reflects sustained rural‑to‑urban migration, modest improvements in infrastructure, and the concentration of economic activity in the capital, Paramaribo. If investment in secondary cities accelerates and housing policies address urban congestion, the upward trajectory could resume, potentially pushing Suriname’s urban share beyond the 2004 peak in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 65.52% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 65.60% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 65.67% | - | - |
| 2025 | 65.67% | −0.10% | #104 |
| 2024 | 65.76% | +0.01% | #113 |
| 2023 | 65.76% | −0.14% | #115 |
| 2022 | 65.90% | −0.09% | #116 |
| 2021 | 65.99% | −0.02% | #116 |
| 2020 | 66.01% | −0.03% | #116 |
| 2019 | 66.04% | −0.03% | #118 |
| 2018 | 66.07% | −0.04% | #119 |
| 2017 | 66.10% | −0.04% | #120 |
| 2016 | 66.14% | −0.04% | #120 |
| 2015 | 66.18% | −0.04% | #120 |
| 2014 | 66.22% | −0.04% | #122 |
| 2013 | 66.27% | −0.04% | #122 |
| 2012 | 66.31% | −0.05% | #123 |
| 2011 | 66.37% | −0.07% | #124 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Suriname matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Suriname's urban population was 65.67% in 2025. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Suriname's urban population peaked at 66.74% in 2004.
The lowest urban population in Suriname was 60.97% in 1960.
Suriname ranks 104th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Suriname's urban population is projected to reach 65.67% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Suriname in 2025 was 65.67%. This ranks 104th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_suriname_urban-population,
title = {Suriname Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/suriname/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}