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BrazilvsSuriname

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Brazil is higher

Brazil records 211,998,573, about 334.2× the other value.

Surface area

Brazil is higher

Brazil records 8,510,420 km², about 51.9× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Brazil is higher

Brazil records $2.19 trillion, about 494.9× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇷 Brazil211,998,573
🇸🇷 Suriname634,431

Brazil’s population is about 334× that of Suriname, a difference of 211,364,142.

Surface area

🇧🇷 Brazil8,510,420 km²
🇸🇷 Suriname163,820 km²

Brazil’s surface area is about 51.9× that of Suriname, a difference of 8,346,600 km².

Population density

🇧🇷 Brazil24.9 /km²
🇸🇷 Suriname3.9 /km²

Brazil’s population density is 543% higher than that of Suriname, a difference of 21 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇷 Brazil$2.19 trillion · 2024
🇸🇷 Suriname$4.42 billion · 2024

Brazil’s nominal GDP is about 495× that of Suriname, a difference of $2.18 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇷 Brazil$10,311 · 2024
🇸🇷 Suriname$6,962 · 2024

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

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About 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.

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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.

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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.