Fish and seafood production in Suriname
Suriname: Fish and seafood production was 38,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fish and seafood production in Suriname, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, fish and seafood production in Suriname stood at 38,000 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood production in Suriname peaked at 54,000 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,890 tonnes, in 1982.
That places Suriname 114th out of 191 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,400 tonnes | 3,400 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,870 tonnes | 3,490 tonnes | 7,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,974 tonnes | 2,890 tonnes | 6,190 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,146 tonnes | 6,500 tonnes | 16,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,590 tonnes | 21,670 tonnes | 32,740 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 41,700 tonnes | 35,000 tonnes | 54,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,000 tonnes | 38,000 tonnes | 38,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Suriname
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 299.02 million current US$ (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 6.8% (2024)
- Rural population 218,901 (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.8% (2025)
- Rural population 34.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 6.0% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.8% (2024)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.8% (2024)
- Land under cereal production 49,813 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish and seafood production in Suriname?
- Fish and seafood production in Suriname was 38,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish and seafood production recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 54,000 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood production recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,890 tonnes in 1982.
- How does Suriname rank for fish and seafood production?
- Suriname ranks 114th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fish and seafood production rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fish and seafood production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fish and seafood production is measured as the sum of seafood from wild catch and fish farming (aquaculture).