What is the Population of Suriname?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Suriname has a population of approximately 616,500 people, making it the 166th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 163,820 km², the population density is roughly 4 people per km².
| Population | 616,500 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 166th of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 163,820 km² |
| Population density | 4 / km² |
| Demonym | Surinamer |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Suriname | 616,500 | 166th |
| Solomon Islands | 750,325 | 163rd |
| Luxembourg | 681,973 | 164th |
| Montenegro | 623,327 | 165th |
| Malta | 574,250 | 167th |
| Maldives | 515,132 | 168th |
| Cape Verde | 491,233 | 169th |
Suriname compared with its neighbours
Suriname in context
- Suriname covers 163,820 km², making it the 90th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Brazil, Guyana.
- With 616,500 people, Suriname holds about 0.1% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Suriname is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Suriname — FAQ
What is the population of Suriname?
The population of Suriname is approximately 616,500 (616,000) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Suriname in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Suriname at approximately 616,500 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Suriname is the 166th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Suriname?
Approximately 616,500 people live in Suriname, making it the 166th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Suriname rank by population?
Suriname is the 166th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.
What is the population density of Suriname?
Suriname has a population density of roughly 4 people per km², based on a land area of 163,820 km².
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