MigrantoImmigrants in Suriname
30.5K foreign-born residents — the #172 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 88% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Guyana | 14720 |
| Brazil | 6044 |
| China | 5913 |
| Netherlands | 3774 |
By region of origin
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 68%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Suriname.
Guyana is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Guyana accounts for 48% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 20%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 10581 |
| 1995 | 13070 |
| 2000 | 16143 |
| 2005 | 19755 |
| 2010 | 23306 |
| 2015 | 25308 |
| 2020 | 28045 |
| 2024 | 30451 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Guyana | Brazil | China | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Suriname as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Suriname
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Suriname?
Around 30.5K foreign-born residents live in Suriname, making it the #172-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Suriname changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Suriname has grown from 25.3K to 30.5K people, a growth of about 20%.
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