MigrantoImmigrants in Suriname
30.5K foreigners live in Suriname — 5% of the country's population
Immigrants in Suriname by country
The 3 largest groups make up 88% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Guyana | 14720 |
| Brazil | 6044 |
| China | 5913 |
| Netherlands | 3774 |
By region of origin
68% of immigrants come from Latin America
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Key facts
Immigrants in Suriname in numbers
Guyanese are the largest group by a wide margin
48% of all immigrants were born in Guyana, while the next group accounts for just 20%.
Immigrant population in Suriname over time
Foreigners living in Suriname, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 10581 |
| 1995 | 13070 |
| 2000 | 16143 |
| 2005 | 19755 |
| 2010 | 23306 |
| 2015 | 25308 |
| 2020 | 28045 |
| 2024 | 30451 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Suriname, by year
| Year | Guyanese | Brazilians | Chinese | Dutch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5114 | 2100 | 2055 | 1312 |
| 1995 | 6317 | 2594 | 2538 | 1621 |
| 2000 | 7802 | 3204 | 3135 | 2002 |
| 2005 | 9548 | 3921 | 3836 | 2450 |
| 2010 | 11264 | 4626 | 4526 | 2890 |
| 2015 | 12232 | 5023 | 4915 | 3138 |
| 2020 | 13557 | 5566 | 5446 | 3476 |
| 2024 | 14720 | 6044 | 5913 | 3774 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Suriname
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Suriname
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Suriname?
Around 30.5K immigrants live in Suriname — the world's #172 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Suriname are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 5% of the population of Suriname — that's 30.5K out of a total population of 634.4K.
Where do most immigrants in Suriname come from?
Most immigrants in Suriname come from Guyana, Brazil and China — these three countries account for about 88% of all immigrants.
How many Guyanese live in Suriname?
Around 14.7K Guyanese live in Suriname — about 48% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Suriname growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Suriname has grown from 25.3K to 30.5K, about 20%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Suriname come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Suriname. Their children born in Suriname are not included.
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