Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Suriname
Suriname: Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas was 40.2% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Suriname, 1950–2020
Source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Suriname is 40.2%, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Suriname peaked at 41.9% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1950.
Suriname ranks 96th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Suriname, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0.0% | — |
| 1955 | 0.0% | — |
| 1960 | 0.0% | — |
| 1965 | 19.0% | — |
| 1970 | 21.7% | +14.3% |
| 1975 | 23.1% | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 36.4% | +57.9% |
| 1985 | 39.4% | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 40.5% | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 41.8% | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 41.9% | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 40.4% | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 40.9% | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 39.1% | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 40.2% | +2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 1960s | 9.5% | 0.0% | 19.0% | 2 |
| 1970s | 22.4% | 21.7% | 23.1% | 2 |
| 1980s | 37.9% | 36.4% | 39.4% | 2 |
| 1990s | 41.1% | 40.5% | 41.8% | 2 |
| 2000s | 41.2% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 2 |
| 2010s | 40.0% | 39.1% | 40.9% | 2 |
| 2020s | 40.2% | 40.2% | 40.2% | 1 |
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More population data for Suriname
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3455 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.67 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3455 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3304 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 725.52 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7378 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6331 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.4% (2100)
- Population density 4.54 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 34,218 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Suriname?
- Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Suriname was 40.2% in 2020, according to European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 41.9% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1950.
- How does Suriname rank for share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas?
- Suriname ranks 96th out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname data come from?
- The figures come from European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated share of the population living in cities. Cities are identified using satellite imagery and population data, applying the same definitions across countries.