The Spaniards first explored Suriname in the 16th century, and the English then settled it in the mid-17th century. Suriname became a Dutch colony in 1667. With the abolition of African slavery in 1863, workers were brought in from India and Java. The Netherlands granted the colony independence in 1975. Five years later, the civilian government was replaced by a military regime that soon declared Suriname a socialist republic. It continued to exert control through a succession of nominally civilian administrations until 1987, when international pressure finally forced a democratic election. In 1990, the military overthrew the civilian leadership, but a democratically elected government – a four-party coalition – returned to power in 1991. The coalition expanded to eight parties in 2005 and ruled until 2010, when voters returned former military leader Desire BOUTERSE and his opposition coalition to power. President BOUTERSE ran unopposed in 2015 and was reelected. Opposition parties campaigned hard against BOUTERSE in the run-up to the 2020 elections, and a multi-party coalition led by Chandrikapersad SANTOKHI’s VHP and Ronnie Brunswijk’s ABOP was installed.
Current Country Profile
🇸🇷 Suriname
ContinentSouth America
RegionBrazilian Highlands
Formation1975
Age51 years
Land Area145,362 sq km
Population
634.4K
GDP
$4.42B
GDP per Capita
$7K
Population
634.4K
GDP
$4.42B
GDP per Capita
$7K
GNI per Capita
$6K
Land Area
145,362 sq km
Current System
Democracy
Benchmark Shelf
Population
634.4K World 8.1B South America 435.3M
GDP
$4.42B World $109.24T South America $4.32T
GDP per Capita
$7K World $14K South America $10K
Life Expectancy
73.8 World 73.4 South America 76.4
Internet Users
87.4% World 71.3% South America 82.7%
Urban Population
65.8% World 57.4% South America 85.3%
Trade Openness
91.0% World 54.2% South America 33.0%
CO2 per Capita
4.06 World 4.69 South America 2.56
Trend Wall
Population
2000-2024
634.4K
GDP
2000-2024
$4.42B
GDP per Capita
2000-2024
$7K
Life Expectancy
2000-2024
73.8
Internet Users
1999-2023
87.4%
Exports and Imports
2006-2010
$2.30B
ExportsImports
Fertility Rate
2000-2024
2.23
Urban Population
2000-2024
65.8%
Inflation
2000-2024
16.2%
Unemployment
2001-2025
7.8%
Electricity Access
1999-2023
99.6%
CO2 per Capita
2000-2024
4.06
Current Structure
Demographic Structure
Share of population
Child share 25.6%
Working-age share 66.5%
Elderly share 7.9%
Economic Structure
Share of value added
Agriculture 6.8%
Industry 35.1%
Services 50.8%
Other 7.3%
Land Use
Share of land area
Forest area 94.4%
Agricultural land 0.4%
Other land 5.1%
Electricity Mix
% of total electricity output
Fossil electricity 52.1%
Nuclear electricity 0.0%
Hydroelectricity 47.3%
Other renewables 0.9%
Energy Use Mix
% of total energy use
Fossil fuel energy 87.7%
Alternative and nuclear energy 10.3%
Combustible renewables and waste 2.1%
Milestone Timeline
Formation
1975
Independence
The Netherlands granted the colony independence in 1975.
Regime
1987
Shift to Anocracy
1987
Election crisis
It continued to exert control through a succession of nominally civilian administrations until 1987, when international pressure finally forced a democratic election.
2020
Election crisis
Opposition parties campaigned hard against BOUTERSE in the run-up to the 2020 elections, and a multi-party coalition led by Chandrikapersad SANTOKHI’s VHP and Ronnie Brunswijk’s ABOP was installed.
External
1667
Suriname became a Dutch colony in 1667.
Historical Footing
Before the modern state
1667 to 1974
The Spaniards first explored Suriname in the 16th century, and the English then settled it in the mid-17th century.
State formation
1975
The modern sovereign-state footing used here begins in 1975.
Current footing
1975 to present
Today Suriname sits in Brazilian Highlands, with a current system of Democracy.
Annual Explorer
Health
Infant Mortality
14.8
2024
-4.7 / 10y
W 19.0
C 11.8
Under-5 Mortality
15.8
2024
-5.3 / 10y
W 24.7
C 13.6
Maternal Mortality
84.0
2023
-37.0 / 10y
W 111.8
C 70.3
Physicians
1.36
2023
+0.68 / 10y
W 1.41
C 2.72
Hospital Beds
2.87
2022
-0.12 / 10y
W 4.16
C 2.17
Measles Immunization
73.0%
2024
+3.0 pts / 10y
W 88.9%
C 88.5%
Education
Secondary Enrollment
76.1%
2023
+7.6 pts / 10y
W 81.8%
C 102.0%
Tertiary Enrollment
2.6%
2024
-8.7 pts / 10y
W 51.1%
C 72.8%
Adult Literacy
92.9%
2012
W 74.6%
C 92.4%
Environment
CO2 Emissions
2,577
2024
-45 / 10y
W 37,916,447
C 1,112,804
Demography
Population Growth
0.9%
2024
-0.2 pts / 10y
W 1.0%
C 0.6%
Density
4.4
2024
+0.7 / 10y
W n/a
C n/a
Median Age
28.1
2023
+2.0 / 10y
W 30.8
C 32.3
Net Migration
-967
2025
0 / 10y
W n/a
C n/a
Connectivity
Mobile Subscriptions
142.1
2024
-19.1 / 10y
W 110.2
C 116.4
Fixed Broadband
18.8
2024
+10.7 / 10y
W 19.9
C 21.1
Secure Servers
2,060.1
2024
+1,995.8 / 10y
W 16,260.9
C 4,794.4
Economy
GDP Growth
1.7%
2024
+1.5 pts / 10y
W n/a
C n/a
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
2025
-1.7 pts / 10y
W n/a
C n/a
Deep Data
Demography
Demography summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Share | 25.6% | 2024 | 45.1%1975 | 45.1%1975 | 25.6%2024 | -3.4 pts / 10y | -8.1 pts / 25y25y | 24.8% | 21.2% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Fertility Rate | 2.23 | 2024 | 4.631975 | 4.631975 | 2.232024 | -0.39 / 10y | -0.79 / 25y25y | 2.17 | 1.69 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Elderly Share | 7.9% | 2024 | 4.2%1975 | 7.9%2024 | 3.1%1992 | +1.9 pts / 10y | +3.7 pts / 25y25y | 10.2% | 10.6% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Net Migration | -967 | 2025 | -11,2871975 | 2,3452003 | -11,3901977 | 0 / 10y | -2,483 / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Working-Age Share | 66.5% | 2024 | 50.7%1975 | 66.5%2024 | 50.7%1975 | +1.6 pts / 10y | +4.4 pts / 25y25y | 65.1% | 68.2% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Population Growth | 0.9% | 2024 | -0.6%1975 | 2.1%1996 | -1.0%1979 | -0.2 pts / 10y | -1.2 pts / 25y25y | 1.0% | 0.6% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Population | 634.4K | 2024 | 391.2K1975 | 634.4K2024 | 375.4K1980 | +59.1K / 10y | +167.5K / 25y25y | 8.1B | 435.3M | WorldBankWdi | |
| Density | 4.4 | 2024 | 2.51975 | 4.42024 | 2.41980 | +0.7 / 10y | +1.4 / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | Derived | |
| Median Age | 28.1 | 2023 | 15.91975 | 28.12023 | 15.91975 | +2.0 / 10y | +5.9 / 25y25y | 30.8 | 32.3 | UNWorldPopulationProspects | |
| Urban Population | 65.8% | 2024 | 66.0%1975 | 66.7%2004 | 65.8%2023 | -0.5 pts / 10y | -0.9 pts / 25y25y | 57.4% | 85.3% | WorldBankWdi |
Demography year by year
| Year | Child Share | Fertility Rate | Elderly Share | Net Migration | Working-Age Share | Population Growth | Population | Density | Median Age | Urban Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 45.1% | 4.63 | 4.2% | -11,287 | 50.7% | -0.6% | 391.2K | 2.5 | 15.9 | 66.0% |
| 1976 | 44.3% | 4.45 | 4.2% | -11,381 | 51.5% | -0.7% | 388.3K | 2.5 | 16.2 | 66.0% |
| 1977 | 43.4% | 4.26 | 4.3% | -11,390 | 52.3% | -0.8% | 385.1K | 2.5 | 16.4 | 66.0% |
| 1978 | 42.6% | 4.08 | 4.3% | -11,389 | 53.1% | -0.9% | 381.5K | 2.4 | 16.7 | 66.0% |
| 1979 | 41.8% | 3.93 | 4.4% | -11,375 | 53.8% | -1.0% | 377.6K | 2.4 | 17.0 | 66.0% |
| 1980 | 41.0% | 3.79 | 4.3% | -7,390 | 54.7% | -0.6% | 375.4K | 2.4 | 17.3 | 66.1% |
| 1981 | 40.1% | 3.75 | 4.0% | -6,991 | 55.8% | 0.0% | 375.5K | 2.4 | 17.6 | 66.1% |
| 1982 | 39.5% | 3.82 | 3.8% | -6,566 | 56.7% | 0.3% | 376.6K | 2.4 | 17.9 | 66.1% |
| 1983 | 39.0% | 3.87 | 3.6% | -6,036 | 57.4% | 0.6% | 378.7K | 2.4 | 18.2 | 66.1% |
| 1984 | 38.6% | 3.80 | 3.5% | -4,894 | 57.9% | 0.9% | 382.2K | 2.5 | 18.5 | 66.2% |
| 1985 | 38.3% | 3.71 | 3.4% | -3,763 | 58.4% | 1.2% | 387.0K | 2.5 | 18.7 | 66.2% |
| 1986 | 38.0% | 3.61 | 3.3% | -3,920 | 58.7% | 1.4% | 392.3K | 2.5 | 19.0 | 66.2% |
| 1987 | 37.8% | 3.53 | 3.2% | -5,467 | 59.0% | 1.2% | 396.9K | 2.5 | 19.2 | 66.3% |
| 1988 | 37.7% | 3.46 | 3.2% | -2,573 | 59.2% | 1.3% | 402.2K | 2.6 | 19.4 | 66.3% |
| 1989 | 37.5% | 3.39 | 3.1% | -3,846 | 59.3% | 1.5% | 408.4K | 2.6 | 19.6 | 66.3% |
| 1990 | 37.4% | 3.23 | 3.1% | -6,471 | 59.5% | 1.0% | 412.5K | 2.6 | 19.8 | 66.4% |
| 1991 | 37.3% | 3.09 | 3.1% | -6,174 | 59.6% | 0.6% | 415.0K | 2.7 | 20.0 | 66.4% |
| 1992 | 37.2% | 3.01 | 3.1% | -5,662 | 59.7% | 0.6% | 417.6K | 2.7 | 20.2 | 66.5% |
| 1993 | 37.1% | 2.94 | 3.1% | -7,291 | 59.8% | 0.4% | 419.4K | 2.7 | 20.5 | 66.5% |
| 1994 | 37.0% | 2.90 | 3.1% | -2,713 | 59.8% | 0.7% | 422.4K | 2.7 | 20.7 | 66.5% |
| 1995 | 36.7% | 2.90 | 3.2% | 1,275 | 60.1% | 1.7% | 429.6K | 2.8 | 21.0 | 66.6% |
| 1996 | 36.1% | 2.92 | 3.4% | 1,165 | 60.5% | 2.1% | 438.8K | 2.8 | 21.4 | 66.6% |
| 1997 | 35.3% | 2.95 | 3.7% | 1,164 | 61.0% | 2.1% | 448.1K | 2.9 | 21.8 | 66.6% |
| 1998 | 34.5% | 2.99 | 3.9% | 1,241 | 61.6% | 2.1% | 457.4K | 2.9 | 22.2 | 66.7% |
| 1999 | 33.7% | 3.02 | 4.2% | 1,380 | 62.1% | 2.1% | 466.9K | 3.0 | 22.6 | 66.7% |
| 2000 | 33.0% | 3.05 | 4.5% | 1,516 | 62.6% | 2.1% | 476.6K | 3.1 | 23.0 | 66.7% |
| 2001 | 32.3% | 3.06 | 4.8% | 1,641 | 62.9% | 2.1% | 486.6K | 3.1 | 23.3 | 66.7% |
| 2002 | 31.8% | 2.96 | 5.1% | 2,076 | 63.1% | 2.0% | 496.6K | 3.2 | 23.7 | 66.7% |
| 2003 | 31.3% | 2.84 | 5.4% | 2,345 | 63.3% | 2.0% | 506.4K | 3.2 | 24.0 | 66.7% |
| 2004 | 31.0% | 2.74 | 5.6% | -1,676 | 63.4% | 1.5% | 513.9K | 3.3 | 24.3 | 66.7% |
| 2005 | 30.9% | 2.71 | 5.6% | -1,534 | 63.5% | 1.0% | 519.3K | 3.3 | 24.4 | 66.7% |
| 2006 | 30.8% | 2.73 | 5.7% | -1,403 | 63.5% | 1.1% | 525.0K | 3.4 | 24.6 | 66.7% |
| 2007 | 30.7% | 2.74 | 5.7% | -1,312 | 63.6% | 1.1% | 531.0K | 3.4 | 24.8 | 66.6% |
| 2008 | 30.6% | 2.73 | 5.7% | -1,255 | 63.6% | 1.2% | 537.2K | 3.4 | 25.0 | 66.6% |
| 2009 | 30.5% | 2.71 | 5.8% | -1,204 | 63.7% | 1.2% | 543.6K | 3.5 | 25.2 | 66.5% |
| 2010 | 30.3% | 2.69 | 5.8% | -1,138 | 63.9% | 1.2% | 549.9K | 3.5 | 25.4 | 66.4% |
| 2011 | 30.0% | 2.67 | 5.9% | -1,060 | 64.1% | 1.1% | 556.3K | 3.6 | 25.7 | 66.4% |
| 2012 | 29.8% | 2.67 | 5.9% | -1,011 | 64.3% | 1.1% | 562.6K | 3.6 | 25.9 | 66.3% |
| 2013 | 29.4% | 2.65 | 6.0% | -968 | 64.6% | 1.1% | 569.0K | 3.6 | 26.1 | 66.3% |
| 2014 | 29.1% | 2.62 | 6.0% | -959 | 64.9% | 1.1% | 575.4K | 3.7 | 26.3 | 66.2% |
| 2015 | 28.7% | 2.57 | 6.1% | -967 | 65.2% | 1.1% | 581.6K | 3.7 | 26.5 | 66.2% |
| 2016 | 28.3% | 2.50 | 6.2% | -906 | 65.5% | 1.0% | 587.8K | 3.8 | 26.7 | 66.1% |
| 2017 | 27.9% | 2.43 | 6.4% | -935 | 65.7% | 1.0% | 593.7K | 3.8 | 26.9 | 66.1% |
| 2018 | 27.5% | 2.38 | 6.6% | -851 | 65.9% | 1.0% | 599.5K | 3.8 | 27.1 | 66.1% |
| 2019 | 27.2% | 2.35 | 6.8% | 191 | 66.1% | 1.0% | 605.8K | 3.9 | 27.3 | 66.0% |
| 2020 | 26.8% | 2.31 | 7.0% | -296 | 66.2% | 1.1% | 612.3K | 3.9 | 27.5 | 66.0% |
| 2021 | 26.5% | 2.30 | 7.2% | -486 | 66.3% | 0.9% | 617.9K | 4.0 | 27.7 | 66.0% |
| 2022 | 26.3% | 2.27 | 7.4% | -988 | 66.4% | 0.8% | 623.2K | 4.0 | 27.9 | 65.9% |
| 2023 | 25.9% | 2.25 | 7.6% | -988 | 66.4% | 0.9% | 628.9K | 4.0 | 28.1 | 65.8% |
| 2024 | 25.6% | 2.23 | 7.9% | -1,166 | 66.5% | 0.9% | 634.4K | 4.4 | 65.8% | |
| 2025 | -967 |
Economy
Economy summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Force Participation | 53.8% | 2025 | 48.2%1990 | 56.3%2019 | 46.6%1999 | -1.7 pts / 10y | +6.7 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Unemployment | 7.8% | 2025 | 17.2%1991 | 17.3%1992 | 6.6%2013 | +0.6 pts / 10y | -5.0 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Industry Value Added | 35.1% | 2024 | 32.1%1975 | 42.2%2022 | 16.1%1993 | +4.8 pts / 10y | +13.2 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Agriculture Value Added | 6.8% | 2024 | 6.2%1975 | 18.9%1993 | 4.9%2005 | -2.6 pts / 10y | -1.7 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Services Value Added | 50.8% | 2024 | 40.5%1975 | 66.0%1987 | 33.2%1995 | -1.4 pts / 10y | +4.3 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| GDP Growth | 1.7% | 2024 | 2.8%1975 | 10.2%1977 | -16.0%2020 | +1.5 pts / 10y | +3.1 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| GDP | $4.42B | 2024 | $465.50M1975 | $5.24B2014 | $388.40M1990 | $-823.83M / 10y | +$3.53B / 25y25y | $109.24T | $4.32T | WorldBankWdi | |
| GDP per Capita | $7K | 2024 | $1K1975 | $9K2014 | $9421990 | $-2K / 10y | +$5K / 25y25y | $14K | $10K | WorldBankWdi | |
| Inflation | 16.2% | 2024 | 8.4%1975 | 368.5%1994 | -0.7%1996 | +12.8 pts / 10y | -82.5 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| GNI per Capita | $6K | 2024 | $1K1975 | $9K2014 | $9901993 | $-3K / 10y | +$4K / 25y25y | $14K | $9K | WorldBankWdi |
Economy year by year
| Year | Labor Force Participation | Unemployment | Industry Value Added | Agriculture Value Added | Services Value Added | GDP Growth | GDP | GDP per Capita | Inflation | GNI per Capita |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 32.1% | 6.2% | 40.5% | 2.8% | $465.50M | $1K | 8.4% | $1K | ||
| 1976 | 34.2% | 7.1% | 43.0% | 8.8% | $505.50M | $1K | 10.1% | $1K | ||
| 1977 | 36.4% | 7.2% | 42.2% | 10.2% | $641.50M | $2K | 9.7% | $2K | ||
| 1978 | 33.3% | 6.2% | 44.5% | 6.6% | $735.50M | $2K | 8.8% | $2K | ||
| 1979 | 33.8% | 7.4% | 44.4% | -0.6% | $782.50M | $2K | 14.8% | $2K | ||
| 1980 | 32.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -8.8% | $795.00M | $2K | 14.1% | $2K | ||
| 1981 | 32.3% | 7.9% | 49.9% | 7.1% | $889.00M | $2K | 8.8% | $3K | ||
| 1982 | 29.5% | 7.9% | 54.4% | -4.2% | $915.00M | $2K | 7.3% | $2K | ||
| 1983 | 27.4% | 7.2% | 56.9% | -3.9% | $883.50M | $2K | 4.4% | $2K | ||
| 1984 | 28.1% | 7.8% | 56.1% | -1.9% | $864.00M | $2K | 3.7% | $2K | ||
| 1985 | 27.0% | 8.2% | 59.6% | 2.0% | $873.00M | $2K | 10.9% | $2K | ||
| 1986 | 26.0% | 9.3% | 62.9% | 0.8% | $891.00M | $2K | 18.7% | $2K | ||
| 1987 | 23.3% | 10.4% | 66.0% | -6.2% | $980.00M | $2K | 53.4% | $2K | ||
| 1988 | 26.0% | 10.1% | 63.9% | 7.8% | $1.16B | $3K | 7.3% | $3K | ||
| 1989 | 25.2% | 9.0% | 65.2% | 4.2% | $542.60M | $1K | 0.8% | $2K | ||
| 1990 | 48.2% | 22.5% | 8.1% | 50.8% | -4.5% | $388.40M | $942 | 21.7% | $1K | |
| 1991 | 48.2% | 17.2% | 18.1% | 8.8% | 54.2% | 2.7% | $448.10M | $1K | 26.0% | $1K |
| 1992 | 48.2% | 17.3% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 52.6% | 0.4% | $404.60M | $969 | 43.7% | $1K |
| 1993 | 47.9% | 15.6% | 16.1% | 18.9% | 49.6% | -6.7% | $428.76M | $1K | 143.5% | $990 |
| 1994 | 48.0% | 12.7% | 27.3% | 16.3% | 36.5% | 3.4% | $605.49M | $1K | 368.5% | $1K |
| 1995 | 48.0% | 8.4% | 29.2% | 14.0% | 33.2% | 0.0% | $691.59M | $2K | 235.6% | $1K |
| 1996 | 47.6% | 10.9% | 26.3% | 14.8% | 36.5% | 1.0% | $861.37M | $2K | -0.7% | $2K |
| 1997 | 47.3% | 10.6% | 27.2% | 11.7% | 42.8% | 5.7% | $926.42M | $2K | 7.1% | $2K |
| 1998 | 47.0% | 10.6% | 21.2% | 8.4% | 46.7% | 2.3% | $1.11B | $2K | 19.0% | $2K |
| 1999 | 46.6% | 13.6% | 21.9% | 8.4% | 46.6% | -1.4% | $886.29M | $2K | 98.8% | $2K |
| 2000 | 47.2% | 12.9% | 24.9% | 9.5% | 46.0% | 2.1% | $947.67M | $2K | 59.4% | $2K |
| 2001 | 47.7% | 12.0% | 24.8% | 9.1% | 42.5% | 4.2% | $834.28M | $2K | 38.6% | $2K |
| 2002 | 48.3% | 11.2% | 28.7% | 6.7% | 43.8% | 2.8% | $1.09B | $2K | 15.5% | $2K |
| 2003 | 48.9% | 10.3% | 26.8% | 6.5% | 43.0% | 6.3% | $1.27B | $3K | 23.0% | $2K |
| 2004 | 49.4% | 9.5% | 31.0% | 5.2% | 41.4% | 8.5% | $1.48B | $3K | 10.0% | $3K |
| 2005 | 50.0% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 4.9% | 41.4% | 4.5% | $1.79B | $3K | 9.9% | $3K |
| 2006 | 50.5% | 9.1% | 37.0% | 10.0% | 45.4% | 5.8% | $2.63B | $5K | 11.3% | $4K |
| 2007 | 51.1% | 9.0% | 37.1% | 10.1% | 44.7% | 5.1% | $2.94B | $6K | 6.4% | $5K |
| 2008 | 51.7% | 8.9% | 40.1% | 8.9% | 44.2% | 4.1% | $3.53B | $7K | 14.7% | $6K |
| 2009 | 52.2% | 8.7% | 34.3% | 9.8% | 47.7% | 3.0% | $3.88B | $7K | -0.1% | $7K |
| 2010 | 52.8% | 7.2% | 35.2% | 9.5% | 48.2% | 5.2% | $4.37B | $8K | 6.9% | $7K |
| 2011 | 53.3% | 7.5% | 35.1% | 8.7% | 47.0% | 5.8% | $4.42B | $8K | 17.7% | $8K |
| 2012 | 53.9% | 8.1% | 35.3% | 8.4% | 47.7% | 2.7% | $4.98B | $9K | 5.0% | $8K |
| 2013 | 54.5% | 6.6% | 32.3% | 8.5% | 50.8% | 2.9% | $5.15B | $9K | 1.9% | $9K |
| 2014 | 55.0% | 6.9% | 30.2% | 9.4% | 52.3% | 0.3% | $5.24B | $9K | 3.4% | $9K |
| 2015 | 55.6% | 7.2% | 27.3% | 10.4% | 54.5% | -3.4% | $5.13B | $9K | 6.9% | $9K |
| 2016 | 56.1% | 7.9% | 26.8% | 10.8% | 57.1% | -4.9% | $3.32B | $6K | 55.4% | $7K |
| 2017 | 56.1% | 7.9% | 38.3% | 10.9% | 48.2% | 1.6% | $3.59B | $6K | 22.0% | $6K |
| 2018 | 56.3% | 7.8% | 36.8% | 10.0% | 50.8% | 4.9% | $4.00B | $7K | $6K | |
| 2019 | 56.3% | 7.8% | 33.9% | 8.6% | 55.4% | 1.2% | $4.02B | $7K | $6K | |
| 2020 | 52.7% | 9.0% | 36.6% | 8.1% | 51.9% | -16.0% | $2.91B | $5K | 34.9% | $5K |
| 2021 | 53.2% | 8.7% | 37.7% | 9.7% | 50.4% | -2.4% | $3.11B | $5K | 59.1% | $4K |
| 2022 | 53.4% | 8.0% | 42.2% | 7.3% | 48.1% | 2.4% | $3.79B | $6K | 52.4% | $5K |
| 2023 | 53.6% | 7.7% | 39.7% | 7.2% | 48.8% | 2.4% | $3.47B | $6K | 51.6% | $5K |
| 2024 | 53.8% | 7.6% | 35.1% | 6.8% | 50.8% | 1.7% | $4.42B | $7K | 16.2% | $6K |
| 2025 | 53.8% | 7.8% |
Trade
Trade summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Openness | 91.0% | 2010 | 98.2%2006 | 109.2%2008 | 87.9%2009 | -7.2 pts / 4y4y | 54.2% | 33.0% | Derived | ||
| Imports | $1.68B | 2010 | $1.19B2006 | $1.85B2008 | $1.19B2006 | +$485.15M / 4y4y | $17.45T | $608.16B | WorldBankWdi | ||
| Exports | $2.30B | 2010 | $1.39B2006 | $2.30B2010 | $1.39B2006 | +$910.11M / 4y4y | $17.93T | $657.60B | WorldBankWdi |
Trade year by year
| Year | Trade Openness | Imports | Exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | |||
| 1976 | |||
| 1977 | |||
| 1978 | |||
| 1979 | |||
| 1980 | |||
| 1981 | |||
| 1982 | |||
| 1983 | |||
| 1984 | |||
| 1985 | |||
| 1986 | |||
| 1987 | |||
| 1988 | |||
| 1989 | |||
| 1990 | |||
| 1991 | |||
| 1992 | |||
| 1993 | |||
| 1994 | |||
| 1995 | |||
| 1996 | |||
| 1997 | |||
| 1998 | |||
| 1999 | |||
| 2000 | |||
| 2001 | |||
| 2002 | |||
| 2003 | |||
| 2004 | |||
| 2005 | |||
| 2006 | 98.2% | $1.19B | $1.39B |
| 2007 | 101.4% | $1.39B | $1.59B |
| 2008 | 109.2% | $1.85B | $2.01B |
| 2009 | 87.9% | $1.70B | $1.71B |
| 2010 | 91.0% | $1.68B | $2.30B |
Connectivity
Connectivity summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Broadband | 18.8 | 2024 | 0.02002 | 20.02022 | 0.02002 | +10.7 / 10y | +18.7 / 22y22y | 19.9 | 21.1 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Secure Servers | 2,060.1 | 2024 | 10.92010 | 6,800.42020 | 10.92010 | +1,995.8 / 10y | +2,049.2 / 14y14y | 16,260.9 | 4,794.4 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Mobile Subscriptions | 142.1 | 2024 | 0.01975 | 161.32014 | 0.01975 | -19.1 / 10y | +138.4 / 25y25y | 110.2 | 116.4 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Internet Users | 87.4% | 2023 | 0.0%1990 | 87.4%2023 | 0.0%1990 | +50.0 pts / 10y | +85.7 pts / 25y25y | 71.3% | 82.7% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Electricity Access | 99.6% | 2023 | 99.6%1999 | 99.6%1999 | 91.0%2006 | +5.0 pts / 10y | 0.0 pts / 24y24y | 91.6% | 99.4% | WorldBankWdi |
Connectivity year by year
| Year | Fixed Broadband | Secure Servers | Mobile Subscriptions | Internet Users | Electricity Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1976 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1977 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1978 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1979 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1980 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1981 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1982 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1983 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1984 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1985 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1986 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1987 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1988 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1989 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1990 | 0.0 | 0.0% | |||
| 1991 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1992 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1993 | 0.3 | ||||
| 1994 | 0.3 | ||||
| 1995 | 0.4 | 0.1% | |||
| 1996 | 0.5 | 0.2% | |||
| 1997 | 0.5 | 1.0% | |||
| 1998 | 1.3 | 1.7% | |||
| 1999 | 3.7 | 1.9% | 99.6% | ||
| 2000 | 8.6 | 2.5% | 95.4% | ||
| 2001 | 17.9 | 3.1% | 95.3% | ||
| 2002 | 0.0 | 21.8 | 4.2% | 95.2% | |
| 2003 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 4.7% | 95.1% | |
| 2004 | 0.1 | 41.4 | 6.1% | 95.0% | |
| 2005 | 0.2 | 44.8 | 6.4% | 94.9% | |
| 2006 | 0.5 | 61.0 | 9.5% | 91.0% | |
| 2007 | 0.8 | 71.6 | 14.1% | 94.7% | |
| 2008 | 1.1 | 122.3 | 21.1% | 94.7% | |
| 2009 | 1.7 | 140.5 | 31.4% | 94.6% | |
| 2010 | 2.8 | 10.9 | 94.8 | 31.6% | 91.2% |
| 2011 | 4.2 | 18.0 | 95.9 | 32.0% | 94.6% |
| 2012 | 5.2 | 26.7 | 101.1 | 34.7% | 94.6% |
| 2013 | 6.5 | 33.4 | 152.6 | 37.4% | 94.6% |
| 2014 | 8.1 | 64.3 | 161.3 | 40.1% | 94.6% |
| 2015 | 9.1 | 103.2 | 129.0 | 42.8% | 95.0% |
| 2016 | 12.1 | 134.4 | 137.3 | 45.4% | 95.8% |
| 2017 | 12.0 | 193.7 | 134.0 | 48.9% | 96.6% |
| 2018 | 12.2 | 280.2 | 125.5 | 55.1% | 97.4% |
| 2019 | 13.3 | 505.1 | 134.3 | 62.0% | 97.9% |
| 2020 | 15.1 | 6,800.4 | 146.9 | 98.4% | |
| 2021 | 19.9 | 5,297.0 | 146.7 | 98.8% | |
| 2022 | 20.0 | 3,926.7 | 149.1 | 99.0% | |
| 2023 | 17.5 | 1,388.2 | 157.2 | 87.4% | 99.6% |
| 2024 | 18.8 | 2,060.1 | 142.1 |
Education
Education summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Literacy | 92.9% | 2012 | 89.6%2004 | 94.7%2010 | 89.6%2004 | +3.3 pts / 8y8y | 74.6% | 92.4% | WorldBankWdi | ||
| Tertiary Enrollment | 2.6% | 2024 | 6.0%1981 | 11.3%2002 | 2.6%2024 | -8.7 pts / 10y | -7.0 pts / 25y25y | 51.1% | 72.8% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Secondary Enrollment | 76.1% | 2023 | 40.5%1975 | 78.0%2022 | 33.3%1981 | +7.6 pts / 10y | +25.0 pts / 25y25y | 81.8% | 102.0% | WorldBankWdi |
Education year by year
| Year | Adult Literacy | Tertiary Enrollment | Secondary Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 40.5% | ||
| 1976 | 41.8% | ||
| 1977 | 43.8% | ||
| 1978 | 46.2% | ||
| 1979 | 46.7% | ||
| 1980 | 49.1% | ||
| 1981 | 6.0% | 33.3% | |
| 1982 | 6.3% | 42.3% | |
| 1983 | 6.7% | 42.9% | |
| 1984 | 6.5% | 43.7% | |
| 1985 | 6.2% | 51.6% | |
| 1986 | 5.8% | 56.8% | |
| 1987 | 7.2% | 54.9% | |
| 1988 | 7.9% | 54.4% | |
| 1989 | 8.8% | 54.0% | |
| 1990 | 9.6% | 53.3% | |
| 1991 | 55.1% | ||
| 1992 | 59.7% | ||
| 1993 | 51.1% | ||
| 1994 | |||
| 1995 | |||
| 1996 | |||
| 1997 | |||
| 1998 | |||
| 1999 | |||
| 2000 | |||
| 2001 | 69.0% | ||
| 2002 | 11.3% | 70.4% | |
| 2003 | |||
| 2004 | 89.6% | ||
| 2005 | 68.4% | ||
| 2006 | 69.8% | ||
| 2007 | 70.3% | ||
| 2008 | 94.6% | 70.9% | |
| 2009 | 68.6% | ||
| 2010 | 94.7% | 70.6% | |
| 2011 | 68.2% | ||
| 2012 | 92.9% | 68.5% | |
| 2013 | 68.5% | ||
| 2014 | 67.3% | ||
| 2015 | 70.2% | ||
| 2016 | 71.6% | ||
| 2017 | |||
| 2018 | 74.7% | ||
| 2019 | 5.3% | 74.4% | |
| 2020 | 5.3% | 73.1% | |
| 2021 | 8.5% | 65.6% | |
| 2022 | 5.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2023 | 4.9% | 76.1% | |
| 2024 | 2.6% |
Health
Health summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 1.36 | 2023 | 0.791984 | 1.472021 | 0.251996 | +0.68 / 10y | +1.10 / 25y25y | 1.41 | 2.72 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Hospital Beds | 2.87 | 2022 | 8.931980 | 8.931980 | 2.692019 | -0.12 / 10y | -0.87 / 25y25y | 4.16 | 2.17 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Measles Immunization | 73.0% | 2024 | 39.0%1981 | 91.0%2005 | 17.0%1982 | +3.0 pts / 10y | -12.0 pts / 25y25y | 88.9% | 88.5% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Maternal Mortality | 84.0 | 2023 | 386.01985 | 386.01985 | 84.02023 | -37.0 / 10y | -218.0 / 25y25y | 111.8 | 70.3 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Life Expectancy | 73.8 | 2024 | 60.01975 | 73.82024 | 60.01975 | +3.4 / 10y | +9.7 / 25y25y | 73.4 | 76.4 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Infant Mortality | 14.8 | 2024 | 44.11983 | 44.11983 | 14.82024 | -4.7 / 10y | -13.4 / 25y25y | 19.0 | 11.8 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Under-5 Mortality | 15.8 | 2024 | 56.61983 | 56.61983 | 15.82024 | -5.3 / 10y | -16.4 / 25y25y | 24.7 | 13.6 | WorldBankWdi |
Health year by year
| Year | Physicians | Hospital Beds | Measles Immunization | Maternal Mortality | Life Expectancy | Infant Mortality | Under-5 Mortality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 60.0 | ||||||
| 1976 | 60.2 | ||||||
| 1977 | 60.3 | ||||||
| 1978 | 60.4 | ||||||
| 1979 | 60.5 | ||||||
| 1980 | 8.93 | 60.7 | |||||
| 1981 | 39.0% | 60.8 | |||||
| 1982 | 17.0% | 60.9 | |||||
| 1983 | 71.0% | 61.1 | 44.1 | 56.6 | |||
| 1984 | 0.79 | 75.0% | 61.2 | 43.1 | 54.8 | ||
| 1985 | 73.0% | 386.0 | 61.4 | 42.1 | 53.0 | ||
| 1986 | 78.0% | 377.0 | 61.2 | 41.2 | 51.3 | ||
| 1987 | 70.0% | 372.0 | 61.3 | 40.3 | 49.6 | ||
| 1988 | 83.0% | 364.0 | 61.5 | 39.3 | 48.0 | ||
| 1989 | 73.0% | 360.0 | 62.0 | 38.3 | 46.4 | ||
| 1990 | 0.75 | 5.70 | 65.0% | 350.0 | 62.1 | 37.3 | 44.8 |
| 1991 | 84.0% | 347.0 | 62.2 | 36.3 | 43.3 | ||
| 1992 | 61.0% | 346.0 | 62.2 | 35.3 | 41.8 | ||
| 1993 | 0.76 | 61.0% | 343.0 | 62.4 | 34.2 | 40.3 | |
| 1994 | 72.0% | 334.0 | 62.5 | 33.2 | 38.8 | ||
| 1995 | 0.75 | 3.10 | 85.0% | 331.0 | 62.8 | 32.1 | 37.4 |
| 1996 | 0.25 | 3.74 | 87.0% | 323.0 | 63.1 | 31.1 | 36.0 |
| 1997 | 79.0% | 312.0 | 63.4 | 30.1 | 34.6 | ||
| 1998 | 82.0% | 302.0 | 63.7 | 29.2 | 33.4 | ||
| 1999 | 85.0% | 291.0 | 64.0 | 28.2 | 32.2 | ||
| 2000 | 0.40 | 84.0% | 282.0 | 64.4 | 27.3 | 31.0 | |
| 2001 | 82.0% | 270.0 | 64.8 | 26.5 | 30.0 | ||
| 2002 | 73.0% | 253.0 | 65.3 | 25.8 | 29.0 | ||
| 2003 | 69.0% | 238.0 | 65.8 | 25.0 | 28.1 | ||
| 2004 | 0.78 | 86.0% | 219.0 | 66.4 | 24.4 | 27.2 | |
| 2005 | 91.0% | 202.0 | 67.0 | 23.8 | 26.5 | ||
| 2006 | 83.0% | 187.0 | 67.6 | 23.2 | 25.7 | ||
| 2007 | 85.0% | 173.0 | 68.3 | 22.6 | 25.1 | ||
| 2008 | 86.0% | 161.0 | 68.9 | 22.1 | 24.4 | ||
| 2009 | 0.68 | 88.0% | 147.0 | 69.3 | 21.6 | 23.8 | |
| 2010 | 2.97 | 87.0% | 134.0 | 69.6 | 21.2 | 23.2 | |
| 2011 | 3.03 | 79.0% | 126.0 | 69.8 | 20.7 | 22.7 | |
| 2012 | 2.99 | 64.0% | 122.0 | 70.0 | 20.3 | 22.2 | |
| 2013 | 2.96 | 81.0% | 121.0 | 70.1 | 19.9 | 21.6 | |
| 2014 | 2.93 | 70.0% | 120.0 | 70.3 | 19.5 | 21.1 | |
| 2015 | 1.01 | 2.90 | 76.0% | 115.0 | 70.6 | 19.0 | 20.6 |
| 2016 | 1.09 | 2.80 | 76.0% | 109.0 | 71.0 | 18.6 | 20.1 |
| 2017 | 1.14 | 2.83 | 76.0% | 105.0 | 71.2 | 18.0 | 19.5 |
| 2018 | 0.79 | 2.85 | 77.0% | 101.0 | 71.5 | 17.6 | 18.9 |
| 2019 | 2.69 | 64.0% | 97.0 | 71.8 | 17.1 | 18.4 | |
| 2020 | 2.87 | 45.0% | 94.0 | 72.3 | 16.6 | 17.9 | |
| 2021 | 1.47 | 2.82 | 58.0% | 144.0 | 68.9 | 16.2 | 17.4 |
| 2022 | 2.87 | 74.0% | 88.0 | 73.3 | 15.6 | 16.8 | |
| 2023 | 1.36 | 71.0% | 84.0 | 73.6 | 15.2 | 16.3 | |
| 2024 | 73.0% | 73.8 | 14.8 | 15.8 |
Environment
Environment summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land | 0.4% | 2023 | 0.4%1975 | 0.6%1996 | 0.4%1975 | -0.1 pts / 10y | -0.1 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Renewable Electricity | 41.9% | 2021 | 99.5%2001 | 99.5%2001 | 23.8%2015 | -28.2 pts / 10y | -57.5 pts / 20y20y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Fossil Fuel Energy | 0.0% | 2023 | 78.1%2000 | 81.3%2005 | -38.7%2015 | -54.5 pts / 10y | -78.1 pts / 23y23y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| CO2 Emissions | 2,577 | 2024 | 7521975 | 2,9612016 | 3781984 | -45 / 10y | +1,301 / 25y25y | 37,916,447 | 1,112,804 | WorldBankWdi | |
| CO2 per Capita | 4.06 | 2024 | 1.921975 | 5.042016 | 0.991984 | -0.49 / 10y | +1.33 / 25y25y | 4.69 | 2.56 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Forest Area | 94.4% | 2023 | 95.8%1990 | 95.8%1990 | 94.4%2023 | -0.7 pts / 10y | -1.2 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi |
Environment year by year
| Year | Agricultural Land | Renewable Electricity | Fossil Fuel Energy | CO2 Emissions | CO2 per Capita | Forest Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0.4% | 752 | 1.92 | |||
| 1976 | 0.4% | 715 | 1.84 | |||
| 1977 | 0.4% | 783 | 2.03 | |||
| 1978 | 0.4% | 802 | 2.10 | |||
| 1979 | 0.4% | 793 | 2.10 | |||
| 1980 | 0.4% | 775 | 2.06 | |||
| 1981 | 0.5% | 657 | 1.75 | |||
| 1982 | 0.5% | 582 | 1.55 | |||
| 1983 | 0.5% | 428 | 1.13 | |||
| 1984 | 0.5% | 378 | 0.99 | |||
| 1985 | 0.5% | 491 | 1.27 | |||
| 1986 | 0.5% | 497 | 1.27 | |||
| 1987 | 0.5% | 395 | 0.99 | |||
| 1988 | 0.5% | 481 | 1.20 | |||
| 1989 | 0.5% | 572 | 1.40 | |||
| 1990 | 0.5% | 1,098 | 2.66 | 95.8% | ||
| 1991 | 0.6% | 1,252 | 3.02 | 95.8% | ||
| 1992 | 0.6% | 1,225 | 2.93 | 95.8% | ||
| 1993 | 0.6% | 1,230 | 2.93 | 95.7% | ||
| 1994 | 0.6% | 1,237 | 2.93 | 95.7% | ||
| 1995 | 0.6% | 1,261 | 2.94 | 95.7% | ||
| 1996 | 0.6% | 1,245 | 2.84 | 95.7% | ||
| 1997 | 0.5% | 1,282 | 2.86 | 95.6% | ||
| 1998 | 0.5% | 1,303 | 2.85 | 95.6% | ||
| 1999 | 0.5% | 1,276 | 2.73 | 95.6% | ||
| 2000 | 0.5% | 78.1% | 1,480 | 3.11 | 95.6% | |
| 2001 | 0.5% | 99.5% | 78.7% | 1,521 | 3.13 | 95.6% |
| 2002 | 0.5% | 63.5% | 69.3% | 1,118 | 2.25 | 95.5% |
| 2003 | 0.5% | 58.1% | 73.6% | 1,235 | 2.44 | 95.5% |
| 2004 | 0.5% | 52.5% | 76.5% | 1,394 | 2.71 | 95.5% |
| 2005 | 0.5% | 42.2% | 81.3% | 1,689 | 3.25 | 95.4% |
| 2006 | 0.5% | 49.1% | 76.1% | 1,531 | 2.92 | 95.4% |
| 2007 | 0.4% | 57.3% | 71.8% | 1,415 | 2.66 | 95.4% |
| 2008 | 0.4% | 58.1% | 69.9% | 1,460 | 2.72 | 95.4% |
| 2009 | 0.5% | 67.6% | 70.3% | 1,452 | 2.67 | 95.3% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | 61.8% | 76.7% | 1,750 | 3.18 | 95.3% |
| 2011 | 0.5% | 70.2% | 59.4% | 1,957 | 3.52 | 95.3% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | 56.4% | 78.8% | 2,445 | 4.35 | 95.2% |
| 2013 | 0.5% | 42.0% | 54.5% | 2,288 | 4.02 | 95.1% |
| 2014 | 0.5% | 28.1% | 51.2% | 2,621 | 4.56 | 95.1% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | 23.8% | -38.7% | 2,726 | 4.69 | 95.0% |
| 2016 | 0.5% | 40.3% | 0.0% | 2,961 | 5.04 | 95.0% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | 50.1% | 0.0% | 2,450 | 4.13 | 94.9% |
| 2018 | 0.5% | 54.0% | 0.0% | 2,151 | 3.59 | 94.8% |
| 2019 | 0.5% | 48.2% | 0.0% | 2,661 | 4.39 | 94.8% |
| 2020 | 0.5% | 34.1% | 0.0% | 2,604 | 4.25 | 94.7% |
| 2021 | 0.5% | 41.9% | 0.0% | 2,719 | 4.40 | 94.6% |
| 2022 | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2,863 | 4.59 | 94.5% | |
| 2023 | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2,496 | 3.97 | 94.4% | |
| 2024 | 2,577 | 4.06 |
Generated 2026-04-12T13:35:37.0035861Z
Sources: CiaWorldLeaders | ConstituteChronology | CountryPageNarrative | CowStateSystem | GeoBoundariesADM0 | Polity5 | Roster | SiteModernCountryData | UNWorldPopulationProspects | WorldBankMetadata | WorldBankWdi