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Suriname: Urban population

In , Suriname's Urban population was 417,228.00.

That's up 0.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 21,512,598.26 . Suriname ranks #163 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #24 of 42.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Suriname Urban population trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
417,228.00
Trough
346,549.00
1-year change
+0.9%
5-year change
+4.3%
+0.8% / yr
10-year change
+9.5%
+0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Urban population
417,228.0000
413,532.0000
410,656.0000
407,721.0000
404,180.0000
400,031.0000
396,094.0000
392,472.0000
388,758.0000
384,938.0000

About Urban population

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

Indicator code: SP.URB.TOTLCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Suriname's Urban population in 2024?
In 2024, Suriname's Urban population was 417,228.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Suriname's Urban population rising or falling?
Suriname's Urban population rose 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Suriname rank globally on Urban population?
In 2024, Suriname ranked #163 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population.
How does Suriname's Urban population compare to the world average?
The global average for Urban population in 2024 was 21.51 million, so Suriname is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #24 of 42.
What is Urban population and how is it measured?
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.