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Doing Business in Suriname: Market Entry, GTM Strategy & Growth Potential

Last updated: Aug 28, 2026

Growth Score

47.83

Growth Rank

96

Why Expand into Suriname

The population of Suriname is 645,257, and is growing at the rate of 0.83%. The GDP per capita, which represents the potential spending power of the people, is $22,985, measured on a purchasing power parity (PPP) basis to allow comparison with other countries.

65.83% of Suriname’s population lives in urban areas. 61.88% of the population is of working age (15-59). 87.4% of the population has internet access and 16.29% has 5G mobile coverage. These factors are important for digital-first businesses to keep in mind.

The Accuracast International Growth Index ranks Suriname #96 overall for market attractiveness,  rising 2 places over the past year.

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Suriname's International Growth Stats

International Growth Pillar Score
Market Demand 48.83
Purchasing Power 57.6
Digital Readiness 68.68
Financial Infrastructure 68.99
Regulatory Complexity 57.26
Setup Cost & Friction 43.84
Digital Search Demand 39.93
Cross-Border Activity 59.15
Overall Score 47.83
Score Change 1.74
Overall Rank 96
Rank Change 2

Digital Search Demand

39.93%

Purchasing Power

57.6%

Digital Market Maturity in Suriname

The digital search demand score for Suriname is 39.93.

Go-To-Market Strategy Considerations for Suriname

The purchasing power score for Suriname is 57.6, and the country scores 68.68 for digital readiness.

Financial & payment infrastructure

In terms of financial infrastructure, Suriname scores 68.99.

Regulatory & business setup friction

From a business expansion point of view, Suriname scores 57.26 for regulatory complexity and legal restrictions. This is reverse-scored, meaning the higher the score, the easier it is to navigate local regulation.

The score of 43.84 indicates the costs and friction associated with setting up a business presence in Suriname.

Suriname market attractiveness change

Compared to last year, the overall International Growth Index score for Suriname has changed 1.74 points, moving the country 2 places higher from 2025, to rank #96 in 2026.

Most Popular Social Media Platforms in Suriname:

  1. YouTube
  2. Facebook
  3. Instagram
  4. TikTok
  5. Pinterest
  6. Reddit
  7. LinkedIn

International Expansion Risks for Suriname

While new market expansion can be exciting, it is important to also consider the risks when entering a market like Suriname.

Compare Suriname to other countries

International Growth Pillar Suriname Score
Market Demand 48.83
Purchasing Power 57.6
Digital Readiness 68.68
Financial Infrastructure 68.99
Regulatory Complexity 57.26
Setup Cost & Friction 43.84
Digital Search Demand 39.93
Cross-Border Activity 59.15
Overall Score 47.83
Score Change 1.74
Overall Rank 96
Rank Change 2
United States Score
53.39
71.03
93.01
81.18
64.5
27.2
43.46
69.58
60.79
1.2
3
0

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