Macro-economic and social benchmarks
GDP
(current US$)
2022
GDP Per Capita
(current US$)
2022
GDP Growth
(annual %)
2022
Unemployment
(% of population)
2022
GNI Per Capita, Atlas Method
(current USD)
2022
Capital
Paramaribo
Surface Area
163,270 km²
Population 2022
618,040
Density
4 inhab/km2
Political System
Republic
Head of State since 16 July 2020
Chan Santokhi
Focus: Association / Civil Society
Constitution of Suriname 1987 (revised 1992)
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Surinam_1992
Article 20
Everyone has the right to freedom of association and peaceful assembly, subject to rules to be determined by law for the protection of public order, safety, health and morality.
Article 21
The right to peaceful demonstration is recognised.
The exercise of this right may, for the protection of public order, safety, health and morality, be subject to limitations by law.
Suriname Civil Code
https://surinamechamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/7c992dde8fed9ffdd221f0017ce075ef.pdf
UN: accession 4/12/1975
ICESCR Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights/ Ratification/Accession: 1976
ICCPR International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Ratification/Accession: 1976
Convention on the Rights of the Child signature: 1990, Ratification/Accession: 1993
UNESCO : Member :16/07/1976
CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, Ratification/Accession: 1993
Currency: Surinamese dollar
OAS (Organisation of American States): Member
CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States): Member
The country in the world through international indices
Population Growth
(% annual)
2022
Fertility Rate
(births per woman)
2021
Ratio of Poor Population to National Poverty Line
(% of population)
#
Youth Literacy Rate
2021
Net Enrollment Rate
2021
Internet Users
2021
Access to Electricity
(% of population)
2021
Intentional Homicides
2021
Happiness Index /10
#
Press Freedom Index /10
2023
GINI Index /100
#
Democracy Index /10
2022
Corruption Perceptions Index /100
2022
ITUC Global Rights Index /5
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HDI
2021