What is the population of Republic of Suriname?

The population of Republic of Suriname is 616,500.

Where is Republic of Suriname located?

Republic of Suriname is located at latitude 4.0000000 and longitude -56.0000000.

What is the area of Republic of Suriname?

The area of Republic of Suriname is 163270 km².

What time zone is Republic of Suriname in?

Republic of Suriname is in the America/Paramaribo time zone.

What is the official language of Republic of Suriname?

The official language of Republic of Suriname is Dutch.

How has the population of Republic of Suriname changed?

The population of Republic of Suriname has increased from 290,137 (1960) to 616,500 (2026), a change of 112.5%.

Suriname (Republic of Suriname), SR

Suriname: Located on the northeastern coast of South America, this country is characterized by its dense rainforests, diverse culture, and a population of approximately 616, 500.

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Paramaribo

Population 223,757

Quick Facts about Republic of Suriname

Population	616,500
Country	Suriname
Plate code	SME
Area	163270 km²
Official name	la République du Suriname, Suriname
Continent	South America
Northernmost point	Point(-55.0 5.99)
Latitude & Longitude	4.0000,-56.0000
Legislative body	National Assembly
Official language	Dutch
Capital	Paramaribo
Establishment	November 25, 1975 (50 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC−03:00
Local time	18:05:59 (12th May 2026)

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Geography

Republic of Suriname is located at 4°0'0"N 56°0'0"W (4.0000000, -56.0000000). It has 5 neighbors: France, Guyana, French Guiana, Brazil and Union.

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The largest city of Republic of Suriname is Paramaribo with a population of 223,757. . See all Republic of Suriname cities & populated places.

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Republic of Suriname has 5 neighbours.

Republic of France Located in Western Europe, the Republic of France is the largest country in the European Union by area, sharing borders with numerous nations.
Co-operative Republic of Guyana This South American nation is situated on the continent's northern coast, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Brazil to the south and southwest, Suriname to the east, and Venezuela to the west.
Guyane overseas French department in the Guianas region
Federative Republic of Brazil This large South American country is known for its vast Amazon rainforest, diverse ecosystems, and extensive coastline.
Union A city in Union County, New Jersey.

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Para District
Brokopondo District
Nickerie District
Wanica District
Sipaliwini District
Marowijne District
Saramacca District
Coronie District
Paramaribo District
Commewijne District

Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1960	290,137	-	census
1961	298,411	2.77%	census
1962	306,613	2.68%	census
1963	314,883	2.63%	census
1964	323,428	2.64%	census
1965	332,315	2.67%	census
1966	341,745	2.76%	census
1967	351,463	2.77%	census
1968	360,548	2.52%	census
1969	367,772	1.96%	census
1970	372,311	1.22%	census
1971	373,785	0.39%	census
1972	372,614	-0.31%	census
1973	369,777	-0.77%	census
1974	366,690	-0.84%	census
1975	364,402	-0.63%	census
1976	363,278	-0.31%	census
1977	363,108	-0.05%	census
1978	363,692	0.16%	census
1979	364,619	0.25%	census
1980	365,616	0.27%	census
1981	366,637	0.28%	census
1982	367,895	0.34%	census
1983	369,654	0.48%	census
1984	372,272	0.7%	census
1985	375,979	0.99%	census
1986	380,890	1.29%	census
1987	386,852	1.54%	census
1988	393,483	1.69%	census
1989	400,251	1.69%	census
1990	406,764	1.6%	census
1991	412,884	1.48%	census
1992	418,700	1.39%	census
1993	424,326	1.33%	census
1994	429,968	1.31%	census
1995	435,776	1.33%	census
1996	441,734	1.35%	census
1997	447,771	1.35%	census
1998	453,920	1.35%	census
1999	460,215	1.37%	census
2000	466,668	1.38%	census
2001	473,312	1.4%	census
2002	480,099	1.41%	census
2003	486,867	1.39%	census
2004	493,394	1.32%	census
2005	499,523	1.23%	census
2006	505,186	1.12%	census
2007	510,433	1.03%	census
2008	515,372	0.96%	census
2009	520,173	0.92%	census
2010	524,960	0.91%	census
2011	529,761	0.91%	census
2012	534,541	0.89%	census
2013	539,276	0.88%	census
2014	553,278	2.53%	(Worldbank)
2015	559,136	1.05%	(Worldbank)
2016	564,883	1.02%	(Worldbank)
2017	563,402	-0.26%	census
2018	575,987	2.18%	(Worldbank)
2019	581,363	0.92%	(Worldbank)
2026	616,500	5.7%

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