Suriname 2020
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2020
Key Economic Indicators (2020)
GDP (Current USD)
$2.91 billion
↓ 27.50% vs 2019GDP per Capita
$4,755.39
↓ 28.27% vs 2019GDP Growth (Annual %)
-15.98%
↓ 17.14pp vs 2019Inflation Rate (CPI %)
34.89%
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $4.02 billion | $2.91 billion | -27.50% |
| GDP per Capita | $6,629.67 | $4,755.39 | -28.27% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.17% | -15.98% | -17.14pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | N/A | 34.89% | N/A |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 7.56% | 8.76% | +1.20pp |
All Economic Indicators (2020)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $2.91 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $4,755.39
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -15.98%
- Gross National Income
- $2.45 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 34.89%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 45.22%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 8.76%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- -20.95%
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)
- 8.92%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2020, Suriname's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $2.91 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Suriname for 2020 is $4,755.39. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Suriname for 2020 is 34.89%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Suriname's annual GDP growth rate for 2020 is -15.98%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Suriname for 2020 is 8.76%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.