Armed conflict and political violenceGuarded
Armed violence is occasional and mostly localized.
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Suriname political and security risk assessment
Suriname carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 11 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and rising over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Suriname
What is the political and security risk in Suriname right now?
Suriname carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 11 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and rising over the last 12 weeks.
Steady at Low, with no standing risk flags.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 1.8% in 2025 with inflation at 9.2%.
What are the main risks of operating in Suriname?
Protest and civil unrestGuarded
Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
What has changed recently in Suriname?
Suriname moved unchanged this week and rose 6 points over the last 12 weeks, from 5 to 11.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is highly likely that Suriname stays in the Low band through the end of December.
80 to 90%
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Operating conditions are normal. Standard security precautions apply.
Key facts
GDPUS$4.5 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth1.8%Latest data, 2025
Inflation9.2%Latest data, 2025
Population640 thousandLatest data, 2025
How has the Suriname threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Suriname for business?
Suriname carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 11 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and rising over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Suriname?
The main risk drivers are armed conflict and political violence (guarded); protest and civil unrest (guarded). Armed violence is occasional and mostly localized.
What is the outlook for Suriname?
We assess it is highly likely (80 to 90%) that Suriname stays in the Low band through the end of December.
How often is the Suriname risk assessment updated?
The Suriname threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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