Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Suriname
Suriname: Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita was 708.53 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Suriname, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Suriname is 708.53 current international $, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 11.0% on the previous year and up 116.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Suriname peaked at 1,205 current international $ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 157.37 current international $, in 2001.
That places Suriname 90th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Suriname, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 236.11 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 157.37 current international $ | -33.3% |
| 2002 | 216.3 current international $ | +37.4% |
| 2003 | 201.51 current international $ | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 249.76 current international $ | +23.9% |
| 2005 | 256.5 current international $ | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 314.31 current international $ | +22.5% |
| 2007 | 319.03 current international $ | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 271.73 current international $ | -14.8% |
| 2009 | 303.59 current international $ | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 277.95 current international $ | -8.4% |
| 2011 | 267.15 current international $ | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 285.6 current international $ | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 327.2 current international $ | +14.6% |
| 2014 | 333.48 current international $ | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 523.49 current international $ | +57.0% |
| 2016 | 537.04 current international $ | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 544.47 current international $ | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 799.84 current international $ | +46.9% |
| 2019 | 1,205 current international $ | +50.6% |
| 2020 | 683.35 current international $ | -43.3% |
| 2021 | 598.9 current international $ | -12.4% |
| 2022 | 795.79 current international $ | +32.9% |
| 2023 | 708.53 current international $ | -11.0% |
Suriname compared with similar countries
- Suriname's 708.53 current international $ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 660.6 current international $, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Suriname's 708.53 current international $ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 711.72 current international $, 100% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 252.62 current international $ | 157.37 current international $ | 319.03 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 510.1 current international $ | 267.15 current international $ | 1,205 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 696.64 current international $ | 598.9 current international $ | 795.79 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
- 87 Malaysia 721.02 current international $ compare
- 88 Ukraine 720.46 current international $ compare
- 89 El Salvador 711.72 current international $ compare
- 91 Mauritius 694.15 current international $ compare
- 92 Mexico 665.21 current international $ compare
- 93 Marshall Islands 655.98 current international $ compare
More health data for Suriname
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6063 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,195 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 22 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.0344 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0409 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0221 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0425 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Suriname?
- Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Suriname was 708.53 current international $ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 1,205 current international $ in 2019.
- What is the lowest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 157.37 current international $ in 2001.
- How does Suriname rank for tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita?
- Suriname ranks 90th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Tax revenue is defined as compulsory transfers to the central government for public purposes. Public expenditure on health care is defined as all the recurrent and capital spending from government, external borrowing and grants, and social health insurance funds. Both variables are measured in current international $, which adjusts for price differences between countries.