Suriname 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$3.11 billion
↑ 6.74% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$5,029.85
↑ 5.77% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
-2.44%
↑ 13.54pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
59.12%
↑ 24.23pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $2.91 billion | $3.11 billion | +6.74% |
| GDP per Capita | $4,755.39 | $5,029.85 | +5.77% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -15.98% | -2.44% | +13.54pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 34.89% | 59.12% | +24.23pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 8.76% | 8.49% | -0.27pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $3.11 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $5,029.85
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -2.44%
- Gross National Income
- $2.71 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 59.12%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 62.07%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 8.49%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- -29.11%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- 5.67%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Suriname's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $3.11 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Suriname for 2021 is $5,029.85. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Suriname for 2021 is 59.12%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Suriname's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is -2.44%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Suriname for 2021 is 8.49%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.