Digital Adoption in Suriname
87% internet use · EGDI rank 106 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Suriname, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Suriname is reported at 87% for 2023. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Suriname | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 87% | 2023 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Suriname | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | N/A | No comparable 2024 value |
Digital Government
Suriname ranked 106 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.6365 and is classified in the High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Suriname |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.6365 |
| Global rank | 106 |
| EGDI group | High EGDI |
Suriname vs. Region and World
Suriname is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure.
| Indicator | Suriname | Latin America & Caribbean | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 87% (2023) | 84% (2024) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 87% in 2023, compared with the latest Latin America & Caribbean headline of 84%.
- No comparable 2024 Global Findex account-ownership percentage is available, so no value is estimated.
- Suriname ranked 106th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the High group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Suriname use the internet?
87% in 2023.
What is Suriname's UN E-Government ranking?
Suriname ranked 106 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.6365.
How developed is digital government in Suriname?
Suriname ranked 106 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.6365.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Suriname?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet; World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: When comparing Suriname with regional or global figures, use the year printed beside each value because collection periods can differ.