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Remittances to Suriname

Caribbean

In 2024, Suriname received $160 million in remittances, equal to 3.6% of its GDP (2024). That makes it the 44th largest recipient among the 69 African and Caribbean countries tracked here, and 6th in Caribbean.

Common questions

How much money does the diaspora send to Suriname?

In 2024, Suriname received $160 million in personal remittances, according to the World Bank. That is the 44th highest of the 69 African and Caribbean countries tracked here.

What share of Suriname's GDP comes from remittances?

Remittances were equal to 3.6% of Suriname's GDP in 2024, based on World Bank figures.

Source: World Bank: Personal remittances, received. US dollar figure is for 2024; GDP share is for 2024.