External balance on goods and services in Suriname
Suriname: External balance on goods and services was 617.39 million current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
External balance on goods and services in Suriname, 2006–2010
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for external balance on goods and services in Suriname is 617.39 million current US$, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 4,742.1% on the previous year and up 220.8% over five years.
That places Suriname 70th out of 193 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
External balance on goods and services in Suriname, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 192.44 million current US$ | — |
| 2007 | 201.82 million current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 164.30 million current US$ | -18.6% |
| 2009 | 12.75 million current US$ | -92.2% |
| 2010 | 617.39 million current US$ | +4742.1% |
Suriname compared with similar countries
- Suriname's 617.39 million current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -347.73 million current US$. (53 countries reporting)
- Suriname's 617.39 million current US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -154.10 million current US$. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 142.83 million current US$ | 12.75 million current US$ | 201.82 million current US$ | 4 |
| 2010s | 617.39 million current US$ | 617.39 million current US$ | 617.39 million current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
- 67 Cuba 702.00 million current US$ compare
- 68 Djibouti 679.40 million current US$
- 69 San Marino 628.49 million current US$
- 71 Cambodia 616.89 million current US$ compare
- 72 Papua New Guinea 520.16 million current US$
- 73 Estonia 453.75 million current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Suriname
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.22 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -919,348 BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1.44 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 2.04 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 206.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.4506 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 3,186 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external balance on goods and services in Suriname?
- External balance on goods and services in Suriname was 617.39 million current US$ in 2010, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest external balance on goods and services recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 617.39 million current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest external balance on goods and services recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.75 million current US$ in 2009.
- How does Suriname rank for external balance on goods and services?
- Suriname ranks 70th out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Where does this Suriname data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of External balance on goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.