Urban Population: Suriname

Analysis# Suriname Urban Population Suriname's urban population stands at 65.764% in 2024, representing a modest decline from its all-time peak of 66.744% in 2004. Since 1960, when only 60.972% of the population lived in urban areas, the country has experienced a net increase of 7.9 percentage points—reflecting the broader regional shift toward urbanization across the past six decades. The data reveals a consistent downward trend since 2004, with annual decreases occurring nearly every year through 2023. The decline accelerated notably between 2021 and 2023, dropping from 65.985% to 65.756%. This reversal suggests potential migration patterns or demographic shifts away from urban centers, marking a notable departure from the sustained urbanization that characterized most of the late 20th century.