Human Development Index groups in Suriname
Suriname: Human Development Index groups was 0.722 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Human Development Index groups in Suriname, 2004–2023
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Suriname recorded 0.722 for human development index groups in 2023. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human development index groups in Suriname peaked at 0.722 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.679, in 2004.
That places Suriname 114th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6927 | 0.679 | 0.704 | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.7143 | 0.707 | 0.72 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.713 | 0.697 | 0.722 | 4 |
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3214 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is human development index groups in Suriname?
- Human development index groups in Suriname was 0.722 in 2023, according to UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest human development index groups recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 0.722 in 2023.
- What is the lowest human development index groups recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.679 in 2004.
- How does Suriname rank for human development index groups?
- Suriname ranks 114th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is human development index groups rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Suriname data come from?
- The figures come from UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Human Development Index groups. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, a good education, and a decent standard of living. Higher values indicate higher human development.