Politics & Government Guide in Suriname

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Suriname is a presidential republic led by President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons of the National Democratic Party since July 2025, the country's first female president. The unicameral National Assembly features a narrow majority for the NDP following the 2025 elections, with the new government addressing economic challenges and impending oil-driven growth. A broad coalition supports the administration amid ongoing democratic transitions.

Government Type

Presidential system

Legal System

Civil law system

Head of State

President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons(since 2025)

Head of Government

President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons(National Democratic Party)since 2025

Legislature

Type:unicameral

Lower House:National Assembly (51 seats)

Major Political Parties

National Democratic Party(NDP)

Center-left

18 seats

Progressive Reform Party(VHP)

Center-right

17 seats

Voting Rights

Universal suffrage for citizens aged 18 and older

Recent Developments

Jennifer Geerlings-Simons elected as first female president on July 6, 2025, and inaugurated on July 16, 2025
Parliamentary elections held on May 25, 2025, under new proportional representation system
Broad coalition government formed after 2025 elections

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution1987

Districts10