Lowest Income in Suriname

Top 20 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — Suriname

1 Beekhuizen 16 $5,522

2 Paramaribo 16 $5,522

3 Blauwgrond 16 $5,522

4 Latour 16 $5,522

5 Pontbuiten 19 $5,522

6 Rainville 16 $5,522

7 Flora 16 $5,522

8 Welgelegen 16 $5,522

9 Lelydorp 19 $5,522

10 Munder Buiten 16 $5,522

11 Alkmaar 11 $5,522

12 Weg naar Zee 16 $5,522

13 Tammenga 16 $5,522

14 Brokopondo 10 $5,522

15 Nieuw Nickerie 14 $5,522

16 Meerzorg 11 $5,522

17 Moengo 13 $5,522

18 Livorno 16 $5,522

19 Tamanredjo 11 $5,522

20 Jarikaba 17 $5,522

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Suriname face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Beekhuizen has a median household income of $5,522.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

1. The median household in Beekhuizen earns $5,522 — 93% below the national median.
2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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