Suriname
Northern South America · South America
Population
634K
GDP (Nominal)
$4.55B
Capital City
Paramaribo
Currency
SRD (Surinamese Dollar)
Avg Salary
$250/mo
Region
Northern South America
Livability Index 2026
43.4/100
Cost of Living
3/100
Avg Salary
47.1/100
Safety
42.6/100
Healthcare
40/100
Education
45/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Suriname is a small, culturally diverse South American nation characterized by vast, untouched Amazonian rainforests and a unique Dutch colonial heritage.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$300
Monthly Groceries$200
Monthly Transport$30
Utilities & Internet$110
Estimated Total Monthly
$640 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Accessible immigration and visa pathways
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 47.1)
- • High income tax burden (38%)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$7,080
Inflation Rate
10.1%
Unemployment
7.5%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
e-Visa (Tourist / Entry)
Temporary Work Permit
Employment Permit
Visa Difficulty
3/10
PR Eligibility
Permanent residency can be applied for after continuous legal residence, often tied to employment or family reunification, but the process is notably slow.
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$250
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Gold Mining
Oil & Gas
Bauxite & Alumina
Agriculture (Rice, Bananas)
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
72.1 Yrs
Literacy Rate
95.6%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
Anton de Kom University of Suriname (AdeKUS)#
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