Adoption of communication technologies in Suriname
Suriname: Adoption of communication technologies was 124,064 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
124,064
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
125th
of 212 countries
All-time high
128,908
in 2023
All-time low
10,494
in 1975
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Adoption of communication technologies in Suriname, 1975–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, adoption of communication technologies in Suriname stood at 124,064.
That represents a change of down 3.8% on the previous year and up 46.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Suriname peaked at 128,908 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10,494, in 1975.
Suriname ranks 125th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adoption of communication technologies in Suriname, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 10,494 | — |
| 1976 | 11,022 | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 12,358 | +12.1% |
| 1978 | 13,300 | +7.6% |
| 1979 | 14,331 | +7.8% |
| 1980 | 15,203 | +6.1% |
| 1981 | 16,174 | +6.4% |
| 1982 | 16,553 | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 21,117 | +27.6% |
| 1984 | 25,838 | +22.4% |
| 1985 | 27,643 | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 29,903 | +8.2% |
| 1987 | 30,999 | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 32,056 | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 33,897 | +5.7% |
| 1990 | 36,673 | +8.2% |
| 1991 | 40,531 | +10.5% |
| 1992 | 43,522 | +7.4% |
| 1993 | 47,230 | +8.5% |
| 1994 | 50,643 | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 54,150 | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 56,844 | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 63,888 | +12.4% |
| 1998 | 67,308 | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 70,846 | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 75,308 | +6.3% |
| 2001 | 77,366 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 78,680 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 79,815 | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 81,709 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 81,056 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 81,500 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 82,000 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 83,000 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 83,747 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 84,957 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 83,985 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 86,449 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 84,941 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 84,900 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 91,916 | +8.3% |
| 2016 | 89,030 | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 89,030 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 88,098 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 92,756 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 103,240 | +11.3% |
| 2021 | 119,977 | +16.2% |
| 2022 | 108,250 | -9.8% |
| 2023 | 128,908 | +19.1% |
| 2024 | 124,064 | -3.8% |
Suriname compared with similar countries
- Suriname's 124,064 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 734,874, 17% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Suriname's 124,064 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 271,283, 46% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12,301 | 10,494 | 14,331 | 5 |
| 1980s | 24,938 | 15,203 | 33,897 | 10 |
| 1990s | 53,164 | 36,673 | 70,846 | 10 |
| 2000s | 80,418 | 75,308 | 83,747 | 10 |
| 2010s | 87,606 | 83,985 | 92,756 | 10 |
| 2020s | 116,888 | 103,240 | 128,908 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
More reference data data for Suriname
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0324 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0374 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1239 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1239 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1088 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0507 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2131 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6104 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0594 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Suriname?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Suriname was 124,064 in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 128,908 in 2023.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,494 in 1975.
- How does Suriname rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Suriname ranks 125th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Adoption of communication technologies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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