Suriname's Macroeconomic Analysis:
Nominal GDP of USD 3.5 billion in 2023.
Nominal GDP of USD 3.5 billion in 2023.
GDP per capita of USD 5,454 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 5,454 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 0.6% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 0.6% over the last decade.
Main Economic Indicators
Economic growthThe economy recorded average annual growth of 0.6% in the decade to 2023. To read more about GDP growth in Suriname, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy
Suriname's fiscal deficit averaged 4.7% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Inflation
Inflation averaged 30.0% in the decade to 2024. Go to our Suriname inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy
Suriname's monetary policy rate ended 2023 at 7.93%, down from 9.70% a decade earlier. See our Suriname monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate
From end-2014 to end-2024 the Surinam dollar weakened by 92.4% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the Surinam dollar, click here.
Suriname Economic Forecasts
Projections out to 2034.34 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 3 expert analysts.
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