Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Suriname
Suriname: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 152 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Suriname, 2000–2025
Source: Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Analysis
In 2025, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Suriname stood at 152.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 39.4% on the previous year and up 210.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Suriname peaked at 251 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2011.
That places Suriname 150th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Suriname, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 48 | — |
| 2001 | 54 | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 44 | -18.5% |
| 2003 | 33 | -25.0% |
| 2004 | 28 | -15.2% |
| 2005 | 21 | -25.0% |
| 2006 | 20 | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 9 | -55.0% |
| 2008 | 11 | +22.2% |
| 2009 | 12 | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 10 | -16.7% |
| 2011 | 5 | -50.0% |
| 2012 | 18 | +260.0% |
| 2013 | 17 | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 46 | +170.6% |
| 2015 | 49 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 25 | -49.0% |
| 2017 | 44 | +76.0% |
| 2018 | 57 | +29.5% |
| 2019 | 72 | +26.3% |
| 2020 | 146 | +102.8% |
| 2021 | 118 | -19.2% |
| 2022 | 147 | +24.6% |
| 2023 | 179 | +21.8% |
| 2024 | 251 | +40.2% |
| 2025 | 152 | -39.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28 | 9 | 54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.3 | 5 | 72 | 10 |
| 2020s | 165.5 | 118 | 251 | 6 |
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- 147 Brunei Darussalam 170 compare
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- 152 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 129 compare
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More social development data for Suriname
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 24 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 56 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh 2 (2025)
- Democracy lexical 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0001 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 56 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Suriname?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Suriname was 152 in 2025, according to Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
- What is the highest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 251 in 2024.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2011.
- How does Suriname rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Suriname ranks 150th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is up 210.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname data come from?
- The figures come from Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), published as part of Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Asylum-seekers are individuals who have sought international protection and whose claims for refugee status have not yet been determined. This includes those who are in various stages of the asylum process, such as initial application, appeal, or awaiting final decision. In specific contexts, asylum-seekers may also include those who are seeking protection under complementary forms of protection, and those enjoying temporary protection, but whose claims are still under consideration.