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Elections in Suriname
republic
Elections in Suriname: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state and government is Jennifer Geerlings-Simons; the system of government is republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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JG
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons live
Head of state & government - National Democratic Party
In office since
16 July 2025
Party
National Democratic Party
Region
South America
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Next election
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Government
republic
Capital
Paramaribo
Population
563 402
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly
Established
1975
Currency
Surinamese dollar
Official language
Dutch
Capital
Paramaribo
Region
South America
Area
163,270 km2
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Election history
31 May 2025parliamentary
Surinamese parliamentary election
25 May 2020parliamentary
Surinamese general election
25 May 2015parliamentary
Surinamese general election
19 July 2010presidential
Surinamese presidential election
won: Desi Bouterse
25 May 2010parliamentary
Surinamese general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
No recorded transitions.
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Suriname?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Suriname?
The head of state and government is Jennifer Geerlings-Simons (National Democratic Party).
When was the last election in Suriname?
The most recent was the Surinamese parliamentary election on 31 May 2025.
What type of government does Suriname have?
Suriname is a republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.