Military spending in Suriname
Suriname: Military spending was 60.49 million constant 2022 US$ in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Military spending in Suriname, 1975–2016
Source: Barnum et al. - Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2022 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending in Suriname is 60.49 million constant 2022 US$, measured in 2016.
The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 121.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Suriname peaked at 141.24 million constant 2022 US$ in 1990 and was at its lowest, 20.08 million constant 2022 US$, in 2002.
Suriname ranks 156th of 172 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 67.82 million constant 2022 US$ | 62.08 million constant 2022 US$ | 72.95 million constant 2022 US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 93.18 million constant 2022 US$ | 72.98 million constant 2022 US$ | 120.07 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 67.54 million constant 2022 US$ | 22.58 million constant 2022 US$ | 141.24 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.20 million constant 2022 US$ | 20.08 million constant 2022 US$ | 39.88 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.87 million constant 2022 US$ | 52.35 million constant 2022 US$ | 60.49 million constant 2022 US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
- 153 Maldives 65.41 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 154 Iceland 64.74 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 155 Central African Republic 62.88 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 157 East Timor 57.24 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 158 Barbados 50.59 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 159 Lesotho 44.77 million constant 2022 US$ compare
More reference data data for Suriname
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.0809 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.5543 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3377 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3214 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 1,855 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in Suriname?
- Military spending in Suriname was 60.49 million constant 2022 US$ in 2016, according to Barnum et al. - Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 141.24 million constant 2022 US$ in 1990.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.08 million constant 2022 US$ in 2002.
- How does Suriname rank for military spending?
- Suriname ranks 156th out of 172 countries with data for 2016.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname data come from?
- The figures come from Barnum et al. - Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.