Suriname Rate of Natural Increase

Suriname’s rate of natural increase (RNI)—the difference between its crude birth rate and crude death rate—remains modest compared to many of its South American neighbors. As of recent estimates, Suriname’s RNI is around 1.0% per year, reflecting moderate birth rates and relatively low death rates. In contrast, neighboring Guyana has a slightly lower RNI, largely due to higher emigration and a similar demographic profile, while Brazil, which borders Suriname to the south, has an RNI closer to 0.6%, reflecting its ongoing demographic transition toward lower birth rates. French Guiana, to the east, stands out with a higher RNI—around 1.5%—driven by higher fertility rates and a younger population. Overall, Suriname’s population growth from natural increase is moderate, positioned between the slower-growing Brazil and Guyana, and the more rapidly growing French Guiana, highlighting the diversity of demographic trends in the region.

Data from US Census International Database