Population

The biggest differences first
Surface area
Brazil is higher
Nominal GDP
Brazil is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Brazil’s population is about 334× that of Suriname, a difference of 211,364,142.
Surface area
Brazil’s surface area is about 51.9× that of Suriname, a difference of 8,346,600 km².
Population density
Brazil’s population density is 543% higher than that of Suriname, a difference of 21 /km².
Nominal GDP
Brazil’s nominal GDP is about 495× that of Suriname, a difference of $2.18 trillion.
GDP per capita
Brazil’s GDP per capita is 48% higher than that of Suriname, a difference of $3,349.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Brasilia
Paramaribo
Population
211,998,573
634,431
Surface area
8,510,420 km²
163,820 km²
Population density
24.9 /km²
3.9 /km²
Nominal GDP
$2.19 trillion · 2024
$4.42 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$10,311 · 2024
$6,962 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Brazilian real · BRL · R$
Surinamese dollar · SRD · $
Nationality
Brazilian
Surinamese
Phone code
+55
+597
Internet domain
.br
.sr
ISO codes
BR / BRA
SR / SUR
Time zone
America/Araguaina, America/Bahia (+14 more)
America/Paramaribo
Native name
Brasil
Suriname
| Measure | Brazil | Suriname |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Brasilia | Paramaribo |
| Population | 211,998,573 | 634,431 |
| Surface area | 8,510,420 km² | 163,820 km² |
| Population density | 24.9 /km² | 3.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.19 trillion · 2024 | $4.42 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $10,311 · 2024 | $6,962 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Brazilian real · BRL · R$ | Surinamese dollar · SRD · $ |
| Nationality | Brazilian | Surinamese |
| Phone code | +55 | +597 |
| Internet domain | .br | .sr |
| ISO codes | BR / BRA | SR / SUR |
| Time zone | America/Araguaina, America/Bahia (+14 more) | America/Paramaribo |
| Native name | Brasil | Suriname |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Brazil
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a vibrant country in South America known for its pulsating rhythms, bustling cities, and enchanting landscapes. It's the world's fourth-largest country by area and sixth most populous, with a rich diversity of cultures and ecosystems.
Full Brazil profile →About Suriname
Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a country on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west, and Brazil to the south. Suriname is the smallest sovereign country in South America.
Full Suriname profile →Brazil & Suriname: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasilia.
What is the population of Brazil?
Brazil has a recorded population of approximately 211,998,573 people.
How big is Brazil?
Brazil covers an area of about 8,510,420 km².
What is the population density of Brazil?
Brazil has a population density of roughly 24.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Brazil?
Brazil has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.19 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Brazil?
Brazil has a GDP per capita of approximately $10,311.
What currency is used in Brazil?
Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL), with the symbol R$.
Where is Brazil located?
Brazil is located in South America, Americas.
What is the native name of Brazil?
The native name of Brazil is Brasil.
What are people from Brazil called?
People from Brazil are referred to as Brazilian.
What is the phone calling code for Brazil?
The international dialing code for Brazil is +55.
What is the internet domain for Brazil?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brazil is .br.
What time zone is Brazil in?
Brazil spans 16 time zones including America/Araguaina, America/Bahia, America/Belem and 13 more.
What is Brazil known for?
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a vibrant country in South America known for its pulsating rhythms, bustling cities, and enchanting landscapes. It's the world's fourth-largest country by area and sixth most populous, with a rich diversity of cultures and ecosystems.
What is the capital of Suriname?
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.
What is the population of Suriname?
Suriname has a recorded population of approximately 634,431 people.
How big is Suriname?
Suriname covers an area of about 163,820 km².
What is the population density of Suriname?
Suriname has a population density of roughly 3.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Suriname?
Suriname has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.42 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Suriname?
Suriname has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,962.
What currency is used in Suriname?
Suriname uses the Surinamese dollar (SRD), with the symbol $.
Where is Suriname located?
Suriname is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Suriname called?
People from Suriname are referred to as Surinamese.
What is the phone calling code for Suriname?
The international dialing code for Suriname is +597.
What is the internet domain for Suriname?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Suriname is .sr.
What time zone is Suriname in?
Suriname uses the America/Paramaribo time zone.
What is Suriname known for?
Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a country on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west, and Brazil to the south. Suriname is the smallest sovereign country in South America.