Dominican Republic

"A Caribbean nation sharing Hispaniola with Haiti, known for its beaches, merengue music, and baseball."

Caribbean
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Santo Domingo

18.47°, -6.99°

Official Languages

Spanish

Population

11.33M

Total Area

48.67K km²

Population Density

232.81 people per km²

Currency

Dominican peso

$

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#83
11,331,265

Total Population+0.9%

2023
#93
73.7 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#65
84.4%

Urban Population

2023
#85
2.24

Fertility Rate

2023
#73
84.6%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#61
$121.4B

GDP+2.4%

2023
#77
$10.7K

GDP per Capita

2023
#97
3.3%

Inflation

2024
#98
5.5%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#106
38.4

Gini Index

2023

Frequently Asked Questions About Dominican Republic

What is the capital of Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic's capital city is Santo Domingo.

What is the population of Dominican Republic?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Dominican Republic is approximately 11.33M people. This makes it the 83rd most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic spans a total area of approximately 48,671 square kilometers (18,791.97 square miles).

Which continent is Dominican Republic in?

Dominican Republic is located in Americas, specifically within the Caribbean subregion.

What is the GDP of Dominican Republic?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Dominican Republic is approximately $121.44B USD. This ranks Dominican Republic as the 61st largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.