Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Suriname
Suriname is a presidential republic where President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons of the National Democratic Party assumed office in July 2025 following parliamentary elections and coalition-building. The unicameral National Assembly has 51 seats with no single party holding a majority, emphasizing coalition politics. The country maintains a democratic framework with ongoing electoral reforms and international cooperation.
Political Stability
Good
Corruption Index
Below Average
Democracy Index
Moderate
Government Type
Presidential Republic
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
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: 0-100
Free
Freedom House (2024)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2023)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Flawed Democracy
Economist Intelligence Unit (2023)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center-left
Center-right
Voting Rights
Citizens aged 18 and older have universal suffrage in national elections.
Recent Developments
- Parliamentary elections held on May 25, 2025, with NDP securing 18 seats and VHP 17 seats out of 51
- Jennifer Geerlings-Simons elected as first female president on July 6, 2025, and inaugurated on July 16, 2025, after coalition formation
- 2023 electoral reform introduced proportional representation in a single national constituency
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