Categories in Paramaribo
ATV DealerAuto Air Conditioning ServiceAuto Parts StoreBody repairCar Accessories StoreCar Battery StoreCar Detailing ServiceCar Inspection StationCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar Stereo StoreCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle Parts StoreNew car dealersTire repair shopTire ShopTruck parts supplierTrucks and trailer rentalUsed car dealersVehicle InspectionAgricultural CooperativeAgricultural ProductionAlcoholic Beverage WholesalerAluminum Frames SupplierBeauty Product SupplierBeverage DistributorBuilding Materials MarketBuilding Materials SupplierClothes and Fabric ManufacturerClothing SupplierCommercial PrinterCosmetics IndustryCupcake ShopDigital Printing ServiceElectronics WholesalerEquipment supplierFabric Product ManufacturerFactoryFarmingFish ProcessingFood ProducerFood Products SupplierFurniture MakerFurniture ManufacturerGold Mining CompanyGoldsmith
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Paramaribo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 624 | 22 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 368 | — |
| Shopping | 338 | 30 years |
| Education | 265 | 34 years |
| Corporate management | 250 | 32 years |
| Clothing stores | 247 | — |
| Beauty salons | 197 | — |
| Electronics stores | 192 | 22 years |
| Car repair | 169 | — |
| Other accommodation | 158 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 136 | — |
| Real estate | 119 | 20 years |
| Churches | 118 | — |
| Public administration | 117 | — |
Paramaribo Facts
| Area | 168.1 km² |
| Population | 222,175 |
| Male Population | 110,098 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 112,077 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +22.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.7% |
| Median Age | 29.7 years (Male: 28.7, Female: 30.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,502 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Centrum, Rainville, Blauwgrond, Flora, Welgelegen |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Suriname Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.86638, -55.16682 |
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Paramaribo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 181,265 | 186,363 | 204,338 | 201,129 | 222,175 | 224,727 | 232,160 |
| Population Density | 1,078.2 / km² | 1,108.5 / km² | 1,215.4 / km² | 1,196.3 / km² | 1,321.5 / km² | 1,336.7 / km² | 1,380.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridParamaribo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 8.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramaribo | +22.6% | +19.2% | +8.7% |
| Paramaribo District | — | — | — |
| Suriname | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paramaribo Median Age
Median Age: 29.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramaribo | 29.7 yrs | 30.9 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
| Paramaribo District | 29.7 yrs | 30.9 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
| Suriname | 28.6 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 28.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Paramaribo Population Density
Population Density: 1,322 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramaribo | 222,175 | 168.1 km² | 1,322 / km² |
| Paramaribo District | 201,129 | 178.2 km² | 1,129 / km² |
| Suriname | 527,760 | 145,831.7 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paramaribo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Paramaribo
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Paramaribo
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Paramaribo
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Paramaribo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $9,295 | $9,774 | $9,120 | $10,611 | $9,412 | $10,784 | $8,464 | $10,502 |
| Total GDP | $142.6M | $164.5M | $170.4M | $221M | $209.9M | $249.4M | $207.3M | $259.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Paramaribo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramaribo | 794,184 tn | 3.57 tn | 4,723.8 tons/km² |
| Paramaribo District | 718,953 tn | 3.57 tn | 4,033.8 tons/km² |
| Suriname | 2,225,425 tn | 4.22 tn | 15.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Paramaribo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 794,184 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,723.8 tons/km² |
Paramaribo
Paramaribo (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌpaːraːˈmaːriboː], nickname: Par′bo) is the capital and largest city of Suriname, located on banks of the Suriname River in the Paramaribo District. Paramaribo has a population of roughly 240,000 people (2012 census)..
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