Indicators of economy in Dominican Republic

DOM · Latin America & Caribbean / Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)

Location

GDP per capita: 10,876 USD (PPP: 27,542 intl$) · Total GDP: 124.3 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Dominican Republic is 857 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 124.28 billion USD 10,876 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 10,280 USD
GDP (PPP) 27,542 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 124.28 10,876
2023 120.46 10,630
2022 113.48 10,104
2021 94.85 8,527
2020 78.55 7,135
2019 89.15 8,183
2018 84.99 7,883
2017 79.07 7,413
2016 75.55 7,160
2015 70.97 6,801
2014 67.01 6,496
2013 62.56 6,137
2012 60.56 6,014
2011 57.95 5,827
2010 53.80 5,479
2009 48.22 4,974
2008 48.09 5,024
2007 43.97 4,650
2006 37.88 4,055
2005 35.78 3,878
2004 22.32 2,452
2003 21.40 2,383
2002 27.14 3,066
2001 25.60 2,936
2000 24.31 2,831
1999 22.14 2,621
1998 21.67 2,608
1997 20.02 2,449
1996 18.24 2,271
1995 16.64 2,109
1994 14.64 1,892
1993 13.08 1,722
1992 11.61 1,558
1991 9.82 1,346
1990 7.07 989
1989 6.69 955
1988 5.37 784
1987 5.83 868
1986 6.12 932
1985 5.04 784
1984 11.59 1,844
1983 9.22 1,500
1982 8.27 1,376
1981 7.56 1,288
1980 6.76 1,180
1979 5.50 984
1978 4.73 868
1977 4.59 863
1976 3.95 763
1975 3.60 713
1974 2.93 595
1973 2.34 490
1972 1.99 427
1971 1.67 368
1970 1.49 338
1969 1.23 288
1968 1.08 260
1967 1.03 256
1966 0.98 251
1965 0.89 233
1964 1.03 277
1963 0.94 262
1962 0.82 237
1961 0.65 194
1960 0.67 206

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Dominican Republic play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Dominican Republic Per Capita
Imports 36.06 billion USD (29.0% of GDP)
Exports 28.30 billion USD (22.8% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Dominican Republic
Government debt 20.40 billion USD (16.4% of GDP)
Household debt 71.70 billion USD (57.7% of GDP)

Corruption in Dominican Republic

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 5.1%
2024 5.3%
2023 5.6%
2022 5.5%
2021 7.7%
2020 6.1%
2019 6.4%
2018 5.9%
2017 5.8%
2016 7.3%
2015 7.6%
2014 6.7%
2013 7.4%
2012 6.7%
2011 6.1%
2010 5.2%
2009 5.5%
2008 4.8%
2007 5.2%
2006 5.7%
2005 6.6%
2004 6.3%
2003 6.9%
2002 6.8%
2001 7.3%
2000 6.4%
1999 6.3%
1998 6.3%
1997 6.3%
1996 6.5%
1995 6.4%
1994 6.3%
1993 6.3%
1992 6.7%
1991 6.9%

Inflation rates in percentages 1960 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 3.3%
2023 4.8%
2022 8.8%
2021 8.2%
2020 3.8%
2019 1.8%
2018 3.6%
2017 3.3%
2016 1.6%
2015 0.8%
2014 3.0%
2013 4.8%
2012 3.7%
2011 5.8%
2010 6.3%
2009 1.4%
2008 10.6%
2007 6.1%
2006 7.6%
2005 4.2%
2004 51.5%
2003 27.4%
2002 5.2%
2001 8.9%
2000 7.7%
1999 6.5%
1998 4.8%
1997 8.3%
1996 5.4%
1995 12.5%
1994 8.3%
1993 5.3%
1992 4.3%
1991 47.1%
1990 50.5%
1989 40.7%
1988 43.9%
1987 13.6%
1986 7.6%
1985 45.3%
1984 20.2%
1983 5.6%
1982 7.6%
1981 7.5%
1980 16.8%
1979 9.2%
1978 3.5%
1977 12.9%
1976 7.8%
1975 14.5%
1974 13.1%
1973 15.1%
1972 8.6%
1971 3.6%
1970 3.8%
1969 1.0%
1968 0.0%
1967 1.2%
1966 0.3%
1965 -1.9%
1964 2.1%
1963 8.6%
1962 9.2%
1961 -3.9%
1960 -3.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Dominican Republic in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Dominican Republic is 10,876 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 27,542 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Dominican Republic?

The main economic sectors in Dominican Republic include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Dominican Republic in 2024?

The inflation rate in Dominican Republic is 3.3% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Dominican Republic including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Dominican Republic's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Dominican Republic's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026