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Economy of Angola vs Suriname compared: GDP & Debt

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Angola has a GDP of $122B compared to $4.52B for Suriname, ranking 68/197 and 165/197 by economy size, respectively.

Angola has $62.7B in government debt (51.3% of GDP), compared to $4.79B (105.8% of GDP) in Suriname.

Angola vs Suriname GDP by year

Angola
Suriname
1x
Year GDP, current $
Angola Suriname
2025 $122,174,889,424 $4,523,657,797
2024 $103,080,538,044 $4,416,775,113
2023 $106,042,349,567 $3,472,693,412
2022 $128,233,959,333 $3,791,603,200
2021 $78,283,923,544 $3,107,923,198
2020 $58,512,033,806 $2,911,807,496
2019 $81,193,813,808 $4,016,040,575
2018 $90,506,061,877 $3,996,198,867
2017 $85,629,598,654 $3,591,679,431
2016 $60,770,049,747 $3,317,421,648
2015 $102,543,067,841 $5,126,237,646
2014 $153,449,860,496 $5,240,606,061
2013 $148,845,200,696 $5,145,757,576
2012 $143,572,907,528 $4,980,000,000
2011 $125,551,634,705 $4,422,276,622
2010 $95,546,919,754 $4,368,370,998
2009 $81,705,175,409 $3,875,409,836
2008 $98,790,432,989 $3,532,969,035
2007 $73,037,821,926 $2,936,612,022
2006 $58,653,659,980 $2,626,380,435
2005 $41,396,636,384 $1,793,410,397
2004 $26,997,977,896 $1,484,092,538
2003 $20,342,128,112 $1,274,190,311
2002 $17,311,512,433 $1,093,574,468
2001 $8,936,079,118 $834,279,358
2000 $9,129,594,970 $947,671,970
1999 $6,152,923,310 $886,290,698
1998 $6,506,221,616 $1,110,850,000
1997 $7,648,380,196 $926,422,500
1996 $7,526,421,519 $861,372,806
1995 $5,538,749,260 $691,590,498
1994 $4,438,321,017 $605,492,537
1993 $5,768,720,422 $428,764,706
1992 $8,307,810,974 $404,600,000
1991 $10,603,784,541 $448,100,000
1990 $11,229,515,599 $388,400,000
1989 $10,201,780,977 $542,600,000
1988 $8,769,836,769 $1,161,000,000
1987 $8,084,412,414 $980,000,000
1986 $7,072,536,109 $891,000,000
1985 $7,554,065,410 $873,000,000
1984 $6,131,475,065 $864,000,000
1983 $5,784,341,596 $883,500,000
1982 $5,550,483,036 $915,000,000
1981 $5,550,483,036 $889,000,000
1980 $5,930,503,401 $795,000,000
1979 - $782,500,000
1978 - $735,500,000
1977 - $641,500,000
1976 - $505,500,000
1975 - $465,500,000
1974 - $409,850,000
1973 - $339,450,000
1972 - $311,950,000
1971 - $301,000,000
1970 - $274,900,000
1969 - $259,650,000
1968 - $241,350,000
1967 - $220,700,000
1966 - $190,350,000
1965 - $154,150,000
1964 - $134,400,000
1963 - $125,950,000
1962 - $116,150,000
1961 - $107,700,000
1960 - $99,650,000

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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GDP per capita in Angola vs Suriname by year

Angola
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Suriname
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Angola Suriname
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2025 $3,129 - $7,070 -
2024 $2,721 $10,119 $6,962 $21,801
2023 $2,886 $9,754 $5,522 $21,110
2022 $3,599 $9,588 $6,084 $20,079
2021 $2,267 $8,862 $5,030 $18,458
2020 $1,749 $7,827 $4,755 $16,947
2019 $2,508 $8,573 $6,630 $19,772
2018 $2,892 $8,278 $6,666 $17,855
2017 $2,832 $8,007 $6,050 $17,568
2016 $2,082 $7,767 $5,644 $14,475
2015 $3,642 $8,067 $8,814 $16,544
2014 $5,650 $9,018 $9,108 $16,598
2013 $5,689 $8,504 $9,043 $16,173
2012 $5,702 $8,246 $8,851 $15,185
2011 $5,184 $7,538 $7,950 $13,926
2010 $4,102 $7,412 $7,944 $13,039
2009 $3,645 $7,228 $7,130 $12,393
2008 $4,578 $7,316 $6,576 $12,097
2007 $3,515 $6,728 $5,530 $11,530
2006 $2,930 $6,018 $5,003 $10,803
2005 $2,146 $5,416 $3,453 $10,014
2004 $1,451 $4,771 $2,888 $9,389
2003 $1,134 $4,322 $2,516 $8,552
2002 $999 $4,241 $2,202 $8,046
2001 $534 $3,802 $1,715 $7,865
2000 $564 $3,690 $1,988 $7,535
1999 $393 $3,619 $1,898 $7,367
1998 $429 $3,609 $2,429 $7,521
1997 $522 $3,525 $2,068 $7,422
1996 $531 $3,342 $1,963 $7,048
1995 $404 $2,990 $1,610 $7,000
1994 $335 $2,633 $1,434 $6,973
1993 $450 $2,628 $1,022 $6,650
1992 $669 $3,486 $969 $6,992
1991 $882 $3,740 $1,080 $6,852
1990 $966 $3,705 $942 $6,493
1989 $908 - $1,329 -
1988 $807 - $2,886 -
1987 $770 - $2,469 -
1986 $698 - $2,271 -
1985 $772 - $2,256 -
1984 $650 - $2,261 -
1983 $637 - $2,333 -
1982 $634 - $2,430 -
1981 $658 - $2,368 -
1980 $729 - $2,118 -
1979 - - $2,072 -
1978 - - $1,928 -
1977 - - $1,666 -
1976 - - $1,302 -
1975 - - $1,190 -
1974 - - $1,041 -
1973 - - $858 -
1972 - - $785 -
1971 - - $768 -
1970 - - $724 -
1969 - - $708 -
1968 - - $681 -
1967 - - $644 -
1966 - - $575 -
1965 - - $482 -
1964 - - $435 -
1963 - - $424 -
1962 - - $409 -
1961 - - $395 -
1960 - - $378 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Angola's GDP per capita is $3,129, ranking 142/197, compared to $7,070 in Suriname, ranking 104/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Angola ranks 133rd at $10,119, while Suriname ranks 89th at $21,801.

Economic indicators

Angola Suriname
Gross domestic product
$122B
2025
$4.52B
2025
GDP rank
68/197
2025
165/197
2025
GDP growth
3.13%
2024-2025
1.79%
2024-2025
GDP per capita
$3,129
2025
$7,070
2025
GDP per capita rank
142/197
2025
104/197
2025
GDP per capita, PPP
$10,119
2024
$21,801
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
133/197
2024
89/197
2024
Government debt
$62.7B
2025
$4.79B
2025
Debt-to-GDP ratio
51.3%
2025
105.8%
2025
Government debt per person
$1,606
2025
$7,483
2025
Government debt per person rank
127/185
2025
69/185
2025
Average annual personal income after taxes
$2,550
2026
$3,363
2026
Income share by richest 10%
39.6%
2018
30.1%
2022
Income share by poorest 10%
1.3%
2018
2.2%
2022
Government expenditure, % of GDP
18.9%
2025
37.3%
2025
Consumer prices inflation
20.2%
2024-2025
9.21%
2024-2025
Central bank interest rate
17.5%
2026
10%
2013
Unemployment rate
10.4%
2025
7.92%
2016
Population
40839390
648096

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Angola
Spending

Debt
Suriname
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Angola Suriname
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2025 18.9% 51.3% 37.3% 105.8%
2024 19% 57.1% 29.3% 88%
2023 23.3% 75.7% 28.9% 97.7%
2022 24.8% 57.4% 28.2% 111.7%
2021 22.8% 75.5% 32% 115.8%
2020 24.4% 119.8% 30.2% 146.4%
2019 20.9% 100.8% 40.5% 84%
2018 17.8% 81.6% 29.5% 68.6%
2017 20.7% 59.6% 28.7% 73%
2016 19.1% 65.7% 27.9% 75.4%
2015 23.9% 50.4% 29.9% 41.2%
2014 32.3% 35.3% 25.2% 25.2%
2013 32.9% 29.5% 26.2% 27.9%
2012 33.2% 23.8% 25.1% 20.1%
2011 33.3% 26.3% 21% 18.7%
2010 34.6% 32.6% 21% 17.3%
2009 38.7% 48.4% 24% 14.6%
2008 47.2% 28.1% 20.5% 14.8%
2007 34.1% 18.8% 22.6% 16.4%
2006 27.3% 16.7% 22.2% 22.5%
2005 23.7% 29.9% 22.2% 27.1%
2004 26% 41.6% 20.8% 29.4%
2003 30.1% 50.8% 19.2% 31.5%
2002 27.6% 65.1% 22.2% 37.4%
2001 30.3% 100.2% 21.8% 37.2%
2000 35.8% 118.2% 24.4% 48.4%
1999 45.7% 104.8% 19.6% 32.3%
1998 30.3% 96.3% 30.3% 21.6%
1997 31.1% 73.5% 21.1% 16.8%
1996 29.3% 92% 21.4% 11.8%
1995 - - 20.2% 16.3%
1994 - - 19.8% 30.5%
1993 - - 21.2% 51.1%
1992 - - 24.4% 64.4%
1991 - - 26.6% 75.7%
1990 - - 22.7% 72.9%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1996–1999, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Angola's government spending was $23B, accounting for 18.9% of its GDP, while Suriname spent $1.69B, or 37.3% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 51.3% in Angola and 105.8% in Suriname, ranking 103/185 and 18/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Angola

Suriname
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Angola Suriname
2025 -4.07% -9.61%
2024 -1.19% -3.36%
2023 -2.49% -1.67%
2022 1.78% -2.57%
2021 1.35% -5.66%
2020 -3.05% -12%
2019 -0.2% -20.2%
2018 2% -8.56%
2017 -5.68% -8.62%
2016 -3.93% -10.2%
2015 -2.58% -8.29%
2014 -5.08% -2.65%
2013 -0.28% -2.64%
2012 3.67% -0.38%
2011 7.17% 2.32%
2010 2.96% -0.15%
2009 -6.83% 2.03%
2008 -3.82% 2.39%
2007 3.81% 5.01%
2006 8.42% 0.59%
2005 6.4% -3.39%
2004 1.03% -1.2%
2003 -4.1% -0.11%
2002 -2.24% -3.3%
2001 2.8% 3.49%
2000 2.02% -7.76%
1999 -9.4% -4.92%
1998 -5.92% -6.39%
1997 -0.27% -0.32%
1996 5.22% 3.42%
1995 - 1.17%
1994 - -1.89%
1993 - -4.68%
1992 - -6.45%
1991 - -9.8%
1990 - -3.04%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Angola's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $4.97B, equivalent to 4.07% of GDP. This compares to Suriname's deficit of $435M, or 9.61% of GDP.

Over the past 30 years, Angola recorded a fiscal deficit in 17 of those years, while Suriname ran a deficit in 23 years. On average, Angola posted an annual deficit equal to 0.42% of GDP, compared to deficit of 3.49% of GDP for Suriname.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Angola

Suriname
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Angola Suriname
2025 20.2% 9.21%
2024 28.2% 16.2%
2023 13.6% 51.6%
2022 21.4% 52.4%
2021 25.8% 59.1%
2020 22.3% 34.9%
2019 17.1% -
2018 19.6% -
2017 29.8% 22%
2016 30.7% 55.4%
2015 9.2% 6.89%
2014 7.3% 3.38%
2013 8.8% 1.92%
2012 10.3% 5.01%
2011 13.5% 17.7%
2010 14.5% 6.94%
2009 13.7% -0.13%
2008 12.5% 14.7%
2007 12.2% 6.43%
2006 13.3% 11.3%
2005 23% 9.9%
2004 43.5% 9.99%
2003 98.2% 23%
2002 108.9% 15.5%
2001 152.6% 38.6%
2000 325% 59.4%
1999 248.2% 98.8%
1998 107.4% 19%
1997 221.5% 7.15%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Over the past 29 years, Angola has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 57.7%, compared with 24.3% in Suriname. In 2025, inflation was 20.2% in Angola and 9.21% in Suriname.

Top exports between countries

Angola
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $9K
Suriname
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $94K
Metals $39K

Balance of trade

Angola Suriname
Current account balance
$536M
2025
-$2.48B
2025
Current account balance ranking
57/190
2025
146/190
2025
Current account balance, % of GDP
+0.44%
2025
-54.9%
2025
Goods imports
$15.5B
2025
$1.91B
2025
Goods exports
$30.6B
2025
$2.97B
2025
Service imports
$8.51B
2025
$3.59B
2025
Service exports
$118M
2025
$218M
2025
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
11.7%
2025
38.4%
2010
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
23%
2025
52.5%
2010

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Angola Suriname
Economic freedom 54.4 53
Economic freedom ranking 133/197 143/197
Property rights 36.9 40.5
Government integrity 28.3 41
Judicial effectiveness 26.3 46.5
Tax burden 86.9 69.1
Government spending 89.3 74.3
Fiscal health 91.9 76.6
Business freedom 42.8 56.9
Labor freedom 50.8 69
Monetary freedom 59 56.4
Trade freedom 70.4 65.2
Investment freedom 30 20
Financial freedom 40 20

Economic freedom comparison by year

Angola
Suriname
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Angola Suriname
2026 54.4 53
2025 55 50.9
2024 54.3 46.7
2023 53 46.1
2022 52.6 48.1
2021 54.2 46.4
2020 52.2 49.5
2019 50.6 48.1
2018 48.6 48.1
2017 48.5 48
2016 48.9 53.8
2015 47.9 54.2
2014 47.7 54.2
2013 47.3 52
2012 46.7 52.6
2011 46.2 53.1
2010 48.4 52.5
2009 47 54.1
2008 46.9 54.3
2007 44.7 54.8
2006 43.5 55.1
2005 - 51.9
2004 - 47.9
2003 - 46.9
2002 - 48
2001 - 44.3
2000 24.3 45.8
1999 23.7 40.1
1998 24.9 39.9
1997 24.2 35.9
1996 24.4 36.7
1995 27.4 -

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Angola is 54.4, ranking 133/197, compared to 53 for Suriname, ranking 143/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Angola Suriname
Services, % of GDP
46.8%
2025
50.8%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
27.1%
2025
35.1%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
25.2%
2025
6.77%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$112B
2025
$3.93B
2025
GNI per capita, PPP
$9,840
2025
$21,000
2025
Total reserves including gold
$13.5B
2025
$1.62B
2025
Total reserves ranking
75/177
2025
132/177
2025
Net foreign direct investment
-$1.02B
2025
-$2.04B
2025
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
-$1.11B
2024
$666M
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$33.1M
2024
-$9.05M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
11.3%
2024
20.5%
2023
Poverty at national poverty lines
36.6%
2020
70%
2020
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
10.6%
2024
36.2%
2010

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  5. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1996–1999, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  6. TradeMap (2022–2023, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  7. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (2020, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  8. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  9. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.