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Suriname
609,601
Population nowvs
Barbados
299,702
Population nowAs of 2026, Suriname has a population of about 609,601 while Barbados has about 299,702 — a difference of 309,899 people. Suriname is growing faster (0.7% per year).
| Suriname | Metric | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7% | Growth rate / yr | 0.55% |
| 14.0 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 13.5 |
| 7.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 8.0 |
| 3.7 | Density / km² | 697.0 |
| 49.0% | Male % | 49.2% |
| 94.0% | Literacy % | 90.0% |
| 12.0% | Smoking % | 13.0% |
| 71.4 | Life expectancy | 73.0 |