Capital of Suriname: Paramaribo
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo. Suriname sits in South America, has a population of 618,040, and uses the SRD. Official languages include Dutch.
Quick facts
- Capital: Paramaribo
- Continent: South America
- Population: ~618,040
- Area: 163,820 km²
- Population density: 3.8 people per km²
- Official language: Dutch
- Currency: SRD
- ISO code: SR
How big is Suriname?
By population, Suriname ranks 167th in the world, holding roughly well under a hundredth of a percent of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 90th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Suriname has 3.8 people per square kilometre, which is far below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within South America, Suriname is the 12th most populous country of 12.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Suriname in population are Montenegro (627,082) and Cabo Verde (593,149).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Tunisia (163,610 km²) and Uruguay (176,215 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Dutch is spoken officially in 3 countries in this dataset, including Belgium and Netherlands.
Suriname uses the SRD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Suriname in South America
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Peru.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — South America is the block Suriname belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Suriname and a page on the flag of Suriname.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Suriname?
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.
What is the population of Suriname?
About 618,040, making it the 167th most populous country in the world.
How big is Suriname?
163,820 square kilometres, ranking 90th by land area, at a density of 3.8 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Suriname use?
The SRD, which no other country uses.