Infrastructure and access
- Fiber / Fixed Broadband Infrastructure6
- Telecommunications / Broadband Infrastructure6
- Last-Mile / Access Infrastructure5
- Infrastructure Planning / Mapping / Funding2
- Community Access / Computing Infrastructure1
Digital Divide Country Profile · South America
SR
Suriname
Closing the digital divide, expanding meaningful connectivity, and advancing digital education and workforce participation.
Location in the world
Suriname
South America
Suriname🇸🇷
- Population (2024)
- 634,431
- Total area
- 163,820 km²
- Area in square miles
- 63,251.23 mi²
- Coastline
- 386 km
National digital inclusion context
A portfolio-based view of access, capability, and outcomes.
This profile organizes the initiatives directly connected to Suriname in the global research inventory. It follows the study's country-profile framework: national context, broadband infrastructure, inclusion practices, education and workforce connections, implementation actors, and intended contribution.
The documented portfolio emphasizes Fiber / Fixed Broadband Infrastructure, Telecommunications / Broadband Infrastructure, Last-Mile / Access Infrastructure, Fiber/Fiber Optic, FTTH. The profile treats infrastructure, affordability, capability, institutions, support, and outcomes as an interconnected system.
Portfolio pattern
What the documented response contains.
Counts reflect source-workbook tags. One initiative may appear in multiple infrastructure or technology categories.
Specific technologies
- Fiber/Fiber Optic6
- FTTH6
- Digital Identity / e-ID3
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)1
- Biometrics1
Intervention classification
- Neither explicitly identified10
- Infrastructure and Specific Technology8
- Specific Technology only4
- Infrastructure only3
Education and workforce
Connectivity becomes consequential through participation.
6 initiatives explicitly connect to education, K–12, or college/university contexts, and 1 connect to workforce development. Other investments may enable these outcomes indirectly.
Networks, service availability, devices, and connection quality.
Skills, confidence, accessibility, navigation, and support.
Education, work, health, government, and civic opportunity.
Governance, operations, maintenance, funding, and learning.
Project and initiative portfolio
25 documented records
Every directly tagged record is shown with details and supporting URLs preserved from the research workbook.
01Digital public services / AI-enabled access
AI Chatbot and e-Visa Application Launch
Launched Apr/May 2025 · Government digital channelsView details
Digital public services / AI-enabled access
AI Chatbot and e-Visa Application Launch
Launched Apr/May 2025 · Government digital channelsStatus / periodLaunched Apr/May 2025LocationGovernment digital channelsPopulationCitizens, visitors and public officialsOrganizationse-Government Suriname; Datasur; government partners
Adds new digital service channels and reduces friction in visa and information access.
Activities and approach: Government AI chatbot; e-Visa; AI awareness workshop
02Higher-education connectivity
Anton de Kom University – 80 New Wi-Fi Access Points
Implemented / announced May 2025 · Anton de Kom UniversityView details
Higher-education connectivity
Anton de Kom University – 80 New Wi-Fi Access Points
Implemented / announced May 2025 · Anton de Kom UniversityStatus / periodImplemented / announced May 2025LocationAnton de Kom UniversityPopulationUniversity students, faculty and staffOrganizationse-Government Suriname; Huawei; Bigo; Anton de Kom University
Expands campus internet reach and capacity for online learning, research and digital services.
Activities and approach: 80 wireless access points; campus network expansion
EducationCollege / university
03Digital social protection
Beneficiary Integrated System for social protection
Implementation / 2025-2026 · NationwideView details
Digital social protection
Beneficiary Integrated System for social protection
Implementation / 2025-2026 · NationwideStatus / periodImplementation / 2025-2026LocationNationwidePopulationApplicants and beneficiaries of social programsOrganizationsMinistry of Social Affairs & Housing; IDB
Closes a documented access, affordability, skills, institutional-capacity, or meaningful-use gap.
Activities and approach: Integrate government databases and streamline social-benefit applications
04Digital public service / identity-enabled application
Digital Driving Licence Application System
Jul 2024–Jul 2025; phased rollout / soft launch · SurinameView details
Digital public service / identity-enabled application
Digital Driving Licence Application System
Jul 2024–Jul 2025; phased rollout / soft launch · SurinameStatus / periodJul 2024–Jul 2025; phased rollout / soft launchLocationSurinamePopulationDrivers, driving-school users and police licensing staffOrganizationse-Government Suriname; Justice/Police; KPS; driving schools
Moves licence applications, renewals and duplicates online, reducing physical visits and administrative burdens.
Activities and approach: Digital-ID login; document upload; online tracking; renewal/duplicate modules
EducationK–12
05Digital civil services / identity-enabled access
Digital Extract and Nationality Declaration Service
Operational from Apr 2025 · Online government servicesView details
Digital civil services / identity-enabled access
Digital Extract and Nationality Declaration Service
Operational from Apr 2025 · Online government servicesStatus / periodOperational from Apr 2025LocationOnline government servicesPopulationCitizens age 18+ and document-verifying organizationsOrganizationse-Government Suriname; civil-registry authorities
Lets residents obtain official documents remotely using Digital-ID and enables electronic authenticity verification.
Activities and approach: Digital-ID login; online document request; PKI verification
06Digital public administration
Digital payslips for civil servants
Operational · Government workforceView details
Digital public administration
Digital payslips for civil servants
Operational · Government workforceStatus / periodOperationalLocationGovernment workforcePopulationCivil servantsOrganizationsGovernment of Suriname e-Gov
Closes a documented access, affordability, skills, institutional-capacity, or meaningful-use gap.
Activities and approach: Digital payroll statements through internal government portal
Workforce
07Biometric digital identity / travel document
Electronic Passport (e-Paspoort) Project
Oct 2022–Apr 2025; launched Apr 25, 2025 · SurinameView details
Biometric digital identity / travel document
Electronic Passport (e-Paspoort) Project
Oct 2022–Apr 2025; launched Apr 25, 2025 · SurinameStatus / periodOct 2022–Apr 2025; launched Apr 25, 2025LocationSurinamePopulationPassport applicants and travellersOrganizationsHome Affairs; Central Bureau for Civil Affairs; e-Government
Introduces a secure biometric identity document and modern digital-document infrastructure.
Activities and approach: Biometric passport; electronic chip; secure identity data
08Urban FTTH expansion
FTTH Project – Phase 4 Paramaribo Centre
2025–2026 · Paramaribo CentreView details
Urban FTTH expansion
FTTH Project – Phase 4 Paramaribo Centre
2025–2026 · Paramaribo CentreStatus / period2025–2026LocationParamaribo CentrePopulationHomes and businessesOrganizationsTelesur
Expands high-speed reliable fiber availability through a separately identified fourth phase of Telesur's FTTH rollout.
Activities and approach: Civil works; fiber-optic cable; FTTH
09Regional community ICT access / digital skills
ICT Center Albina – Digital Access to the Interior Project
Construction launched Mar 2026 · Albina, MarowijneView details
Regional community ICT access / digital skills
ICT Center Albina – Digital Access to the Interior Project
Construction launched Mar 2026 · Albina, MarowijneStatus / periodConstruction launched Mar 2026LocationAlbina, MarowijnePopulationResidents of interior districtsOrganizationsMinistry of Transport, Communication and Tourism; local partners
Creates a decentralized access point for digital services and skills in the interior.
Activities and approach: Community ICT center; connectivity; digital-skills support
Education
10Digital public services
National Digital Strategy – 25% government departments fully digitized by 2027
Implementation through 2027 · Whole of governmentView details
Digital public services
National Digital Strategy – 25% government departments fully digitized by 2027
Implementation through 2027 · Whole of governmentStatus / periodImplementation through 2027LocationWhole of governmentPopulationCitizens, businesses and public agenciesOrganizationsGovernment of Suriname
Closes a documented access, affordability, skills, institutional-capacity, or meaningful-use gap.
Activities and approach: Digitize priority government departments and services
11Rural broadband
National Digital Strategy – 75% rural-district broadband target
Implementation through 2030 · Rural-area districtsView details
Rural broadband
National Digital Strategy – 75% rural-district broadband target
Implementation through 2030 · Rural-area districtsStatus / periodImplementation through 2030LocationRural-area districtsPopulationRural householdsOrganizationsGovernment of Suriname
Closes a documented access, affordability, skills, institutional-capacity, or meaningful-use gap.
Activities and approach: Broadband access target of at least 75% of households
12Universal broadband
National Digital Strategy – 95% broadband household target in populated districts
Implementation through 2030 · Populated districtsView details
Universal broadband
National Digital Strategy – 95% broadband household target in populated districts
Implementation through 2030 · Populated districtsStatus / periodImplementation through 2030LocationPopulated districtsPopulationHouseholdsOrganizationsGovernment of Suriname
Closes a documented access, affordability, skills, institutional-capacity, or meaningful-use gap.
Activities and approach: Broadband access target of at least 95% of households
13Digital literacy and adoption
National Digital Strategy – citizen digital-awareness and mindset programme
Implementation · NationwideView details
Digital literacy and adoption
National Digital Strategy – citizen digital-awareness and mindset programme
Implementation · NationwideStatus / periodImplementationLocationNationwidePopulationCitizens and public officialsOrganizationsGovernment of Suriname; UNDP
Closes a documented access, affordability, skills, institutional-capacity, or meaningful-use gap.
Activities and approach: Digital awareness, literacy and adoption initiatives
Education
14Digital education
National Digital Strategy – hybrid and distance digital learning
Implementation · Nationwide schools and learning institutionsView details
Digital education
National Digital Strategy – hybrid and distance digital learning
Implementation · Nationwide schools and learning institutionsStatus / periodImplementationLocationNationwide schools and learning institutionsPopulationStudents, teachers and remote learnersOrganizationsGovernment of Suriname
Closes a documented access, affordability, skills, institutional-capacity, or meaningful-use gap.
Activities and approach: Hybrid/distance learning infrastructure and access
EducationK–12
15Digital public infrastructure
National Digital Strategy – interoperability and data-exchange framework
Implementation · Whole of governmentView details
Digital public infrastructure
National Digital Strategy – interoperability and data-exchange framework
Implementation · Whole of governmentStatus / periodImplementationLocationWhole of governmentPopulationPublic agencies and service usersOrganizationsGovernment of Suriname
Closes a documented access, affordability, skills, institutional-capacity, or meaningful-use gap.
Activities and approach: Develop and implement interoperability/data exchange framework
16Digital identity
National Digital Strategy – nationwide e-ID coverage by 2030
Implementation through 2030 · NationwideView details
Digital identity
National Digital Strategy – nationwide e-ID coverage by 2030
Implementation through 2030 · NationwideStatus / periodImplementation through 2030LocationNationwidePopulationCitizensOrganizationsGovernment of Suriname
Closes a documented access, affordability, skills, institutional-capacity, or meaningful-use gap.
Activities and approach: Complete e-ID infrastructure and scale nationwide coverage
17Digital social-protection access
Online Application Module for KKV Social Programme
Operational / documented 2024 · OnlineView details
Digital social-protection access
Online Application Module for KKV Social Programme
Operational / documented 2024 · OnlineStatus / periodOperational / documented 2024LocationOnlinePopulationSocial-program applicants, including remote and mobility-constrained peopleOrganizationse-Government Suriname; social-program authorities
Allows social-program applications without visiting offices, improving geographic and disability access.
Activities and approach: Online application; electronic forms; remote submission
18Digital social/housing service
Online Application Module for National Housing Programme (LWP)
Operational / documented 2024 · OnlineView details
Digital social/housing service
Online Application Module for National Housing Programme (LWP)
Operational / documented 2024 · OnlineStatus / periodOperational / documented 2024LocationOnlinePopulationCitizens applying for housing assistanceOrganizationse-Government Suriname; housing authorities
Enables residents to apply from any internet-connected location, reducing travel and administrative barriers.
Activities and approach: Online housing application; remote submission; digital processing
19Digital identity / authentication
Operational Digital-ID / Government Authenticator
Operational; 115,224 activated IDs reported Dec 2025 · SurinameView details
Digital identity / authentication
Operational Digital-ID / Government Authenticator
Operational; 115,224 activated IDs reported Dec 2025 · SurinameStatus / periodOperational; 115,224 activated IDs reported Dec 2025LocationSurinamePopulationCitizens accessing digital government and other servicesOrganizationse-Government Suriname
Provides a common trusted login for e-services and remote identity-dependent transactions.
Activities and approach: Digital-ID; Government Authenticator; automated eKYC
20Urban fiber broadband
Telesur FTTH Phase 4 – Paramaribo Centre 2026 completion
Implementation / 2025-2026 · Paramaribo CentreView details
Urban fiber broadband
Telesur FTTH Phase 4 – Paramaribo Centre 2026 completion
Implementation / 2025-2026 · Paramaribo CentreStatus / periodImplementation / 2025-2026LocationParamaribo CentrePopulationHouseholds and businessesOrganizationsTelesur
Closes a documented access, affordability, skills, institutional-capacity, or meaningful-use gap.
Activities and approach: Civil works and fiber deployment; migration from copper to FTTH
21FTTH broadband expansion
Telesur National Broadband Project – Aquariusstraat FTTH
TNBP rollout / documented 2017 · AquariusstraatView details
FTTH broadband expansion
Telesur National Broadband Project – Aquariusstraat FTTH
TNBP rollout / documented 2017 · AquariusstraatStatus / periodTNBP rollout / documented 2017LocationAquariusstraatPopulationHomes and businesses previously lacking broadband infrastructureOrganizationsTelesur
Extends fiber-to-the-home into areas where broadband infrastructure was previously unavailable.
Activities and approach: FTTH fiber; local distribution network
22FTTH broadband expansion
Telesur National Broadband Project – CLO Project Area FTTH
TNBP rollout / documented 2017 · CLO project areaView details
FTTH broadband expansion
Telesur National Broadband Project – CLO Project Area FTTH
TNBP rollout / documented 2017 · CLO project areaStatus / periodTNBP rollout / documented 2017LocationCLO project areaPopulationHomes and businesses previously lacking broadband infrastructureOrganizationsTelesur
Extends fiber-to-the-home into areas where broadband infrastructure was previously unavailable.
Activities and approach: FTTH fiber; local distribution network
23FTTH broadband expansion
Telesur National Broadband Project – Hannaslust FTTH
TNBP rollout / documented 2017 · HannaslustView details
FTTH broadband expansion
Telesur National Broadband Project – Hannaslust FTTH
TNBP rollout / documented 2017 · HannaslustStatus / periodTNBP rollout / documented 2017LocationHannaslustPopulationHomes and businesses previously lacking broadband infrastructureOrganizationsTelesur
Extends fiber-to-the-home into areas where broadband infrastructure was previously unavailable.
Activities and approach: FTTH fiber; local distribution network
24FTTH broadband expansion
Telesur National Broadband Project – Suri Village FTTH
TNBP rollout / documented 2017 · Suri VillageView details
FTTH broadband expansion
Telesur National Broadband Project – Suri Village FTTH
TNBP rollout / documented 2017 · Suri VillageStatus / periodTNBP rollout / documented 2017LocationSuri VillagePopulationHomes and businesses previously lacking broadband infrastructureOrganizationsTelesur
Extends fiber-to-the-home into areas where broadband infrastructure was previously unavailable.
Activities and approach: FTTH fiber; local distribution network
25School ICT infrastructure / digital skills
VOS ICT Classrooms Project
Dec 2024–May 2025; completed installations · Five secondary-school locationsView details
School ICT infrastructure / digital skills
VOS ICT Classrooms Project
Dec 2024–May 2025; completed installations · Five secondary-school locationsStatus / periodDec 2024–May 2025; completed installationsLocationFive secondary-school locationsPopulationStudents and teachersOrganizationse-Government Suriname; Telesur; Ministry of Education
Improves access to modern devices and digital-learning environments while supporting ICT skills.
Activities and approach: Renovated ICT rooms; computers; smart board/TV
EducationK–12
Evidence boundary
Read the portfolio as a starting point, not a final verdict.
Project records document interventions and intended contributions; they do not alone prove nationwide coverage, causal impact, or durable closure.
Profiles will deepen as national statistics, policy documents, evaluations, and implementation evidence are incorporated. Source links allow inspection of underlying evidence.
Evidence and contextProfile Sources+
These sources support the country-level demographic, geographic, and connectivity context. Sources tied to individual projects remain with their project records and are not repeated here.
- Central Intelligence Agency. (n.d.). Suriname. The World Factbook. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/suriname/
- International Telecommunication Union. (n.d.). ITU DataHub: Country ICT data. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from https://datahub.itu.int/
- World Bank. (n.d.). Individuals using the Internet (% of population): Suriname. World Development Indicators. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IT.NET.USER.ZS?locations=SR
- World Bank. (n.d.). Population, total: Suriname. World Development Indicators. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL?locations=SR