Paramaribo: population and official figures
240,924
182
What is the population of Paramaribo?
Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname, had 240,924 inhabitants (city proper) on 13 August 2012, according to a complete census (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Paramaribo?
Women and girls made up 50.4% of residents (121,485 female, 119,439 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow big is Paramaribo?
It covers 182 km², about 1,324 people per km².
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow local power works in Suriname
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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