Suriname GDP Per Capita (2026)
Suriname has a resource-rich South American economy supported by gold mining, oil, agriculture, forestry, trade, and services. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production compares with the country’s relatively small population and helps place resource-based output into a per-person context. Explore Suriname’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$8,856
Est. in USD
World Rank
#96
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+24.7%
+$1,757
South America Rank
#9
Out of 12 countries
1. Suriname GDP Per Capita in 2026
Suriname’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident, with gold and energy-related activity contributing significantly to national output. Agriculture, forestry, and services also support the economy. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized basis for comparing Suriname with larger economies and helps show how resource wealth translates into output per person.
2. Suriname GDP Per Capita Growth (1990–2026)
3. Suriname GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,856 | +24.7% |
| 2025 | $7,099 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $6,852 | +26.1% |
| 2023 | $5,432 | -10.3% |
| 2022 | $6,057 | +21.4% |
| 2021 | $4,988 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | $4,782 | -28.8% |
| 2019 | $6,716 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | $6,772 | +10.0% |
| 2017 | $6,159 | +6.9% |
| 2016 | $5,762 | -36.2% |
| 2015 | $9,036 | -9.3% |
| 2014 | $9,967 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | $9,937 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | $9,767 | +11.5% |
| 2011 | $8,756 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | $8,734 | +11.0% |
| 2009 | $7,865 | +8.2% |
| 2008 | $7,267 | +18.7% |
| 2007 | $6,123 | +10.4% |
| 2006 | $5,546 | +16.2% |
| 2005 | $4,773 | +18.3% |
| 2004 | $4,034 | +13.6% |
| 2003 | $3,550 | +15.3% |
| 2002 | $3,078 | +24.8% |
| 2001 | $2,466 | -15.0% |
| 2000 | $2,902 | +2.2% |
| 1999 | $2,839 | -18.7% |
| 1998 | $3,493 | +18.5% |
| 1997 | $2,947 | +5.7% |
| 1996 | $2,788 | +22.7% |
| 1995 | $2,272 | +87.5% |
| 1994 | $1,212 | +10.8% |
| 1993 | $1,094 | -22.1% |
| 1992 | $1,405 | -8.6% |
| 1991 | $1,537 | +8.9% |
| 1990 | $1,412 | — |
4. Suriname GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+24.7%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+77.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+53.7%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+59.7%
(2006 to 2026)
Suriname’s GDP per capita can be influenced by gold prices, energy activity, inflation, exchange rates, investment, public finances, and population trends. Commodity dependence can produce noticeable annual fluctuations in national output. Historical data helps show how resource cycles and broader economic adjustment have shaped production per resident over time.
5. Suriname GDP Per Capita vs South America and World
Suriname
$8,856
South America Average
$13,752
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Suriname’s GDP per capita is approximately
35.6%
below the
South America average
and
64.8%
below the world average.
6. Suriname GDP Per Capita Ranking in South America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Peru | $10,960 |
| #7 | Colombia | $10,104 |
| #8 | Paraguay | $9,372 |
| #9 | Suriname | $8,856 |
| #10 | Ecuador | $7,575 |
| #11 | Bolivia | $6,333 |
| #12 | Venezuela | $4,140 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Suriname
Suriname GDP (Nominal)
$5.9 Billion
(2026)
Suriname GDP Per Capita
$8,856
(2026)
Suriname’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP highlights the importance of mining and resources within the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of economic production. Both indicators together offer a fuller economic picture.
Explore more:
Suriname GDP
8. Suriname GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $9,990 | +12.8% |
| 2028 | $13,043 | +30.6% |
| 2029 | $18,748 | +43.7% |
| 2030 | $19,190 | +2.4% |
Suriname GDP per capita is projected to reach $19,190 by 2030, representing a 116.7% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Suriname GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Suriname GDP per capita is estimated at $8,856 in 2026.
It ranks #96 globally and #9 in South America.
GDP per capita increased by 24.7% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 77.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 53.7%.
It is approximately 35.6% below the South America average.
It is approximately 64.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $19,190 by 2030, 116.7% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Suriname GDP Per Capita FAQs
Suriname GDP per capita is estimated at $8,856 in 2026.
Suriname ranks #96 globally and #9 in South America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 24.7% compared with 2025.
Suriname GDP per capita was approximately $9,036 in 2015.
Suriname GDP per capita is approximately 35.6% below the South America average.
14. Explore GDP Per Capita
Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.