Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Suriname
Suriname: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 4.61 billion current LCU in 2010. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services in Suriname, 2006–2010
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2010, imports of goods and services in Suriname stood at 4.61 billion current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 40.8% over five years.
That places Suriname 178th out of 193 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Suriname, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3.27 billion current LCU | — |
| 2007 | 3.81 billion current LCU | +16.4% |
| 2008 | 5.07 billion current LCU | +33.1% |
| 2009 | 4.66 billion current LCU | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 4.61 billion current LCU | -1.1% |
Suriname compared with similar countries
- Suriname's 4.61 billion current LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 893.75 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Suriname's 4.61 billion current LCU is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 293.27 billion current LCU, 2% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.20 billion current LCU | 3.27 billion current LCU | 5.07 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 2010s | 4.61 billion current LCU | 4.61 billion current LCU | 4.61 billion current LCU | 1 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
- 175 Montenegro 5.37 billion current LCU compare
- 176 United States Virgin Islands 5.06 billion current LCU compare
- 177 Curacao 5.02 billion current LCU compare
- 179 Guam 4.42 billion current LCU compare
- 180 Belize 3.44 billion current LCU compare
- 181 Antigua and Barbuda 3.17 billion current LCU
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -16.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0232 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 164.03 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -20.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0169 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 119.77 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 14.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.1688 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Suriname?
- Imports of goods and services in Suriname was 4.61 billion current LCU in 2010, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 5.07 billion current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.27 billion current LCU in 2006.
- How does Suriname rank for imports of goods and services?
- Suriname ranks 178th out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Where does this Suriname data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.