Moving to Ireland from Suriname

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Suriname to Ireland — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Suriname to Ireland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 92°F in Paramaribo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Suriname to Ireland, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
12

people born in Suriname live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Suriname and Ireland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
IE
2.8

Ireland performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SR
14.8
IE
40.6

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SR
39.0
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
IE
6.0t

Suriname generally does better on environment, though Ireland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SR
20.2
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
IE
22.2%

Ireland generally does better on infrastructure, though Suriname leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.7%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
IE
$115,600

Ireland generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
IE
3.5

Ireland generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paramaribo Dublin
Jan–Mar 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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Month Paramaribo Dublin
Jan 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service, Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname and Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Required
Suriname passport holders need a visa to enter Ireland.
Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Ireland passport holders can enter Suriname without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Ireland?

With 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ireland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Suriname and Ireland.

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Suriname?

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Suriname?

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR IE
Population 632,638 5,275,004
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Euro (€)
Languages Dutch English, Irish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +597 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112