Population of Suriname

As of May 2026, the population of Suriname is 638.6 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 5 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.84%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 27 years in 2016 to 28.8 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 73.2 years and population density is 4.1 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Suriname peaked in 1962, reaching around 3.77% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.82% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 12.32 thousand in 1970 to nearly 5.23 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Suriname, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 67.6 years in 2006 to 73.2 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 6 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Suriname

The cities of Suriname are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 330.7 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Paramaribo, Paramaribo District, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 223.8 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Blauwgrond, Paramaribo District with 31.5 thousand and Latour, Paramaribo District with 29.5 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Suriname: