Suriname 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$3.59 billion
↑ 8.27% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$6,049.52
↑ 7.18% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.57%
↑ 6.48pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
22.00%
↓ 33.42pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $3.32 billion | $3.59 billion | +8.27% |
| GDP per Capita | $5,644.21 | $6,049.52 | +7.18% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -4.91% | 1.57% | +6.48pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 55.41% | 22.00% | -33.42pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 7.92% | 7.89% | -0.03pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $3.59 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $6,049.52
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.57%
- Gross National Income
- $3.20 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 22.00%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 28.15%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 7.89%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- -10.71%
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)
- 1.93%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Suriname's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $3.59 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Suriname for 2017 is $6,049.52. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Suriname for 2017 is 22.00%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Suriname's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 1.57%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Suriname for 2017 is 7.89%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.