Suriname
Suriname is a country in South America with about 639,850 people, and its capital is Paramaribo. Its system of government is a presidential republic. The main language is Dutch, and the currency is the Surinamese Dollar.
It covers 163,270 km², making it the 91st largest of the 197 countries here, and ranks 166th by population. That works out at 3.9 per km², 192nd in the world for density. Suriname shares land borders with 3 countries: Brazil, France and Guyana.
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Government
- Presidential republic
- Population
- 639,850166th of 197, 2025
- Area
- 163,270 km²91st of 197
- Density
- 3.9 per km²
- Continent
- South AmericaSouth America
- Language
- Dutch
- Currency
- Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
- GDP
- $4.52 billion162nd of 193, 2025
- GDP per person
- $7,070100th of 193, 2025
- Life expectancy
- 73.8 years2025 figure
- Urban population
- 65.8%2025 figure
- Highest point
- Julianatop, 1,280 m
- Coastline
- Yes
- Drives on the
- left
- Calling code
- +597
How Suriname ranks
| Measure | World | South America |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 166th of 197 | 12th of 12 |
| Area | 91st of 197 | 12th of 12 |
| Population density | 192nd of 197 | 11th of 12 |
| GDP | 162nd of 193 | 12th of 12 |
| GDP per person | 100th of 193 | 9th of 12 |
| Life expectancy | 97th of 194 | 9th of 12 |
| Urban population | 88th of 194 | 10th of 12 |
| Land borders | 84th of 197 | 6th of 12 |
Neighbouring countries
Similar in size
- Tunisia163,610 km²
- Uruguay176,215 km²
- Bangladesh147,570 km²
Similar in population
- Montenegro623,129
- Luxembourg686,970
- Malta579,704