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🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic (North America) has a population of 11,520,487 (2025), ranking 83 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Dominican Republic: $11,059 /inh. (2025), ranking 98 out of 211. Economic growth is 2.1 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.9 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Dominican Republic, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186).
Weaknesses – Dominican Republic, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Road traffic deaths (188/188), Equality of civil liberties across social groups (156/173), Diabetes prevalence (183/207).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Dominican Republic has $11,059 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Dominican Republic has 5.1 %, below the regional median (North America: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Dominican Republic has 3.9 %, above the regional median (North America: 2 %).
- GDP growth: Dominican Republic has 2.1 %, below the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $330.9B | 2025 | 64 of 201 |
| GDP | $127.4B | 2025 | 66 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $7,364 /inh. | 2021 | 70 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $28,721 /inh. | 2025 | 82 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $10,620 /inh. | 2025 | 93 of 205 |
| Natural resource rents | 2.1 % | 2021 | 96 of 211 |
| GDP per capita | $11,059 /inh. | 2025 | 98 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1.3 % | 2025 | 134 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 2.1 % | 2025 | 142 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real interest rate | 10.5 % | 2024 | 24 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 15.3 % | 2024 | 33 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 61.99 LCU/$ | 2025 | 77 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 41.3 % | 2025 | 118 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.9 % | 2025 | 125 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 4.5 % | 2025 | 136 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 74 % | 2025 | 40 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 61.5 % | 2025 | 61 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 64.8 % | 2025 | 62 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 42.1 % | 2025 | 71 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 19 % | 2025 | 90 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 12.3 % | 2025 | 91 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5.1 % | 2025 | 92 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 7 % | 2025 | 120 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $14.1B | 2025 | 64 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 7.7 % | 2024 | 84 of 185 |
| Merchandise exports | $15.6B | 2025 | 85 of 205 |
| Current account balance | -1.4 % | 2025 | 101 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 23.6 % | 2025 | 135 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 51.5 % | 2025 | 147 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 27.9 % | 2025 | 152 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourism receipts | $7.6B | 2018 | 29 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 9.7 % | 2025 | 32 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $4.9B | 2025 | 48 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 2,748,000 arr. | 2020 | 54 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 3.9 % | 2025 | 56 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 0.6 % | 2023 | 105 of 160 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 16.4 % | 1999 | 14 of 109 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 29.3 % | 2024 | 51 of 159 |
| Budget balance | -2.9 % | 2024 | 92 of 158 |
| Tax revenue | 14.7 % | 2024 | 96 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 18.1 % | 2023 | 117 of 160 |
| Military spending | 0.8 % | 2025 | 138 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 11.7 % | 2025 | 147 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 45.3 % | 2024 | 65 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $14.8B | 2025 | 73 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 4 months | 2025 | 98 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 32.8 % | 2025 | 111 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry (including construction) | 28.4 % | 2025 | 61 of 205 |
| Household final consumption | 67.8 % | 2025 | 75 of 189 |
| Gross capital formation | 24.7 % | 2025 | 77 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 12.3 % | 2025 | 77 of 201 |
| Gross savings | 23.3 % | 2025 | 79 of 178 |
| Services | 60.1 % | 2025 | 83 of 202 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4.6 % | 2025 | 112 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban population | 72.5 % | 2025 | 78 of 213 |
| Population | 11,520,487 inhab. | 2025 | 83 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 65.6 % | 2025 | 86 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 26.2 % | 2025 | 87 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 92.4 % | 2024 | 91 of 145 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98.8 per 100 women | 2025 | 98 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.7 % | 2025 | 98 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 92.2 % | 2019 | 106 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 8.2 % | 2025 | 115 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.3 % | 2025 | 116 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 52.4 per 100 | 2025 | 128 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.4 per 100 girls | 2024 | 137 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 27.7 yrs | 2023 | 144 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female suicide rate | 2.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 45 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 17.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 84 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 9.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 85 of 183 |
| Children per woman | 2.22 children/woman | 2024 | 89 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 64 yrs | 2023 | 90 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 17.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 100 of 183 |
| Population growth | 0.81 % | 2025 | 111 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 70.7 yrs | 2024 | 113 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 73.9 yrs | 2024 | 114 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 77.1 yrs | 2024 | 114 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 30.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 140 of 194 |
| Death rate | 6.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 144 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 27.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 145 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 64.6 per 100,000 | 2019 | 188 of 188 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Physicians | 2.43 per 1,000 | 2023 | 78 of 193 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 25.1 % | 2023 | 81 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 89 % | 2024 | 103 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 97.5 % | 2024 | 104 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 1 % | 2024 | 114 of 152 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 51 per 100,000 | 2024 | 117 of 206 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 90.1 % | 2024 | 122 of 211 |
| Health expenditure | 4.6 % | 2023 | 132 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 2.06 per 1,000 | 2023 | 134 of 196 |
| Open defecation | 1.7 % | 2024 | 140 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 0.8 per 1,000 | 2023 | 159 of 190 |
Body and lifestyle 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of women | 27.4 kg/m² | 2016 | 52 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 172.7 cm | 2014 | 77 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 5.2 L/person | 2024 | 92 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 159 cm | 2014 | 97 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 25.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 108 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult men | 24.2 % | 2024 | 130 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 30.8 % | 2024 | 139 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 37.2 % | 2024 | 142 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 17.6 % | 2024 | 183 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 54.2 % | 1998 | 33 of 112 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 2.7 % | 2020 | 41 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 19.6 % | 2020 | 41 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 81.8 % | 1998 | 51 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 77.6 % | 2020 | 75 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 83 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.43 | 2003 | 96 of 205 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 6.5 % | 2024 | 97 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.31 | 2003 | 140 of 204 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.04 | 2003 | 173 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 174 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0.8 % | 2024 | 56 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 29.5 % | 2024 | 65 of 169 |
| Gini index | 39 | 2024 | 115 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 6.1 % | 2024 | 117 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 237.1 inh./km² | 2024 | 56 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 1,288 km | 2026 | 73 of 227 |
| Total area | 146,839 km² | 2024 | 94 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 18.9 ° | 2026 | 104 of 232 |
| Land area | 48,198 km² | 2024 | 127 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 1 countries | 2026 | 137 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 376 km | 2026 | 143 of 230 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,098 m | 2026 | 58 of 229 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,410 mm | 2022 | 66 of 180 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 1.8 % | 2015 | 81 of 212 |
| Average elevation | 424 m | 2026 | 89 of 166 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 2,092 m³/inh. | 2022 | 104 of 181 |
| Lowest point | -46 m | 2026 | 215 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 21.7 % | 2024 | 50 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 26.3 % | 2025 | 55 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 51.5 % | 2024 | 56 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 46.7 % | 2024 | 65 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Core civil society index | 0.91 | 2025 | 27 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.48 | 2025 | 44 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.82 | 2025 | 45 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.74 | 2025 | 46 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.77 | 2025 | 61 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.51 | 2025 | 64 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.41 | 2025 | 68 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.9 | 2025 | 18 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.92 | 2025 | 23 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.9 | 2025 | 28 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.88 | 2025 | 32 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.87 | 2025 | 48 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.89 | 2025 | 58 of 174 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.83 | 2025 | 68 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.76 | 2025 | 82 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -0.94 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.75 | 2025 | 69 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.61 | 2025 | 71 of 205 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.53 | 2025 | 79 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.18 | 2025 | 81 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.34 | 2025 | 84 of 203 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.56 | 2025 | 89 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.01 | 2025 | 92 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.59 | 2025 | 97 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 36 pts | 2024 | 104 of 179 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.04 | 2025 | 105 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.12 | 2025 | 106 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 37.4 % | 2025 | 39 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 16 % | 2013 | 66 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,942 | 2025 | 152 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 9.5 % | 2025 | 158 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 56.3 /100 | 2025 | 44 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 79.3 /100 | 2025 | 54 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 75 /100 | 2025 | 59 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 76.8 /100 | 2025 | 66 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 106 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 66 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 2 pts | 2025 | 89 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 10.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 154 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 83 % | 2013 | 3 of 78 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 62 % | 2019 | 38 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 15.3 % | 2019 | 66 of 150 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.2 % | 2019 | 80 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 124 per 100,000 | 2023 | 136 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 50.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 146 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $826 | 2024 | 63 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $327 | 2024 | 75 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 8 % | 2008 | 81 of 99 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 61 % | 2022 | 91 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.8 /10 | 2024 | 104 of 186 |
| Trade union membership rate | 7.5 % | 2019 | 115 of 137 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 31.5 % | 2019 | 120 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 2 yrs | 2026 | 149 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 15 yrs | 2025 | 3 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has about 11,520,487 inhabitants (2025), ranking 83 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Dominican Republic?
GDP per capita is $11,059 /inh. (2025): Dominican Republic ranks 98 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Dominican Republic?
Annual inflation is 3.9 % (2025); Dominican Republic ranks 125 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Dominican Republic?
The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2025); Dominican Republic ranks 92 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Dominican Republic stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: Dominican Republic has $11,059 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Dominican Republic come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.