Language details — Suriname

This table lists languages spoken in Suriname, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.

Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.

Language details

5 languages
Language Statuses Share, % Speakers
English
No special status 24.7 150,000
Caribbean Hindustani
Minority
Javanese
Minority
Dutch
Official Working
32.9 200,000
Sranan Tongo
No special status 49.4 300,000
Data compiled from national censuses and international linguistic datasets.
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