Suriname 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$4.98 billion
↑ 12.61% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$8,851.24
↑ 11.34% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.69%
↓ 3.16pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
5.01%
↓ 12.70pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $4.42 billion | $4.98 billion | +12.61% |
| GDP per Capita | $7,949.89 | $8,851.24 | +11.34% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 5.85% | 2.69% | -3.16pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 17.71% | 5.01% | -12.70pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 7.54% | 8.10% | +0.56pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $4.98 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $8,851.24
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.69%
- Gross National Income
- $4.79 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 5.01%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 10.74%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 8.10%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 0.91%
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)
- 3.26%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Suriname's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $4.98 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Suriname for 2012 is $8,851.24. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Suriname for 2012 is 5.01%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Suriname's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 2.69%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Suriname for 2012 is 8.10%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.