Dominican Republic
Country statistics · 1990–present
Dominican Republic at a Glance
Dominican Republic is home to 11.4 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $14,715, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Life expectancy at birth stands at 73.9 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 11.4 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 17.6 and a death rate of 6.2 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 11.4 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 130,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Dominican Republic is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $165 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $14,715 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Real GDP growth is projected at 4.9% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 5.1% (2029 IMF projection), indicating moderate unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 73.9 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $489 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 94.0% (2024), reflecting high literacy rates. 91.0% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 45.3% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.