Suriname: Population growth (annual %)
In , Suriname's Population growth (annual %) was 0.88.
That's down 4.0% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Suriname ranks #114 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #14 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.17
- Trough
- 0.85
- 1-year change
- -4.0%
- 5-year change
- -15.4%
- -3.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- -20.9%
- -2.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 0.8779 | |
| 0.9140 | |
| 0.8490 | |
| 0.9070 | |
| 1.0753 | |
| 1.0379 | |
| 0.9722 | |
| 1.0082 | |
| 1.0484 | |
| 1.0811 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Suriname's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Suriname's Population growth (annual %) was 0.88, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Suriname's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Suriname's Population growth (annual %) fell 4.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Suriname rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Suriname ranked #114 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Suriname's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Suriname is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #14 of 42.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.