Total government revenue, in local currency in Suriname
Suriname: Total government revenue, in local currency was 4,217 cur lcu m in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Total government revenue, in local currency in Suriname, 2001–2012
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in cur lcu m.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total government revenue, in local currency in Suriname is 4,217 cur lcu m, measured in 2012. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 19.2% on the previous year and up 513.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total government revenue, in local currency in Suriname peaked at 4,217 cur lcu m in 2012 and was at its lowest, 594.53 cur lcu m, in 2001.
That places Suriname 153rd out of 184 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total government revenue, in local currency in Suriname, year by year
| Year | cur lcu m | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 594.53 cur lcu m | — |
| 2002 | 687.94 cur lcu m | +15.7% |
| 2003 | 920.83 cur lcu m | +33.9% |
| 2004 | 1,106 cur lcu m | +20.1% |
| 2005 | 1,401 cur lcu m | +26.6% |
| 2006 | 1,740 cur lcu m | +24.2% |
| 2007 | 2,368 cur lcu m | +36.1% |
| 2008 | 2,355 cur lcu m | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 2,945 cur lcu m | +25.1% |
| 2010 | 2,606 cur lcu m | -11.5% |
| 2011 | 3,537 cur lcu m | +35.7% |
| 2012 | 4,217 cur lcu m | +19.2% |
Suriname compared with similar countries
- Suriname's 4,217 cur lcu m is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 314,959 cur lcu m, 1% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Suriname's 4,217 cur lcu m is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 86,557 cur lcu m, 5% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,569 cur lcu m | 594.53 cur lcu m | 2,945 cur lcu m | 9 |
| 2010s | 3,454 cur lcu m | 2,606 cur lcu m | 4,217 cur lcu m | 3 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
- 150 Malta 6,455 cur lcu m compare
- 151 Zimbabwe 5,650 cur lcu m
- 152 State of Palestine 4,552 cur lcu m compare
- 154 Solomon Islands 3,557 cur lcu m
- 155 Sao Tome and Principe 2,999 cur lcu m compare
- 156 Fiji 2,962 cur lcu m compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total government revenue, in local currency in Suriname?
- Total government revenue, in local currency in Suriname was 4,217 cur lcu m in 2012, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total government revenue, in local currency recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 4,217 cur lcu m in 2012.
- What is the lowest total government revenue, in local currency recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 594.53 cur lcu m in 2001.
- How does Suriname rank for total government revenue, in local currency?
- Suriname ranks 153rd out of 184 countries with data for 2012.
- Is total government revenue, in local currency rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is up 513.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total government revenue, in local currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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