Latin America & Caribbean
Suriname Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
7.8%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+2.8%
2024 → 2025
Record High
17.3%
Recorded in 1992
Record Low
6.6%
Recorded in 2013
10-Year Average
8.0%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.8% | 0.2% | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 7.6% | 0.1% | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 7.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 8.0% | 0.7% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | 8.7% | 0.3% | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 9.0% | 1.2% | +15.7% |
| 2019 | 7.8% | 0.1% | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 7.8% | 0.1% | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 7.9% | 0.0% | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 7.9% | 0.7% | +9.7% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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