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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Dominica

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population65.87K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$723.86M2025 · current US$GDP per capita$10.99K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth71.32024 · yearsInternet use82%2024 · % of populationForest area63.8%2023 · % of land area
Basic sanitation
80.4%

% of population·2017

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Dominica2017 · 80.4%
020.0940.1860.2780.371960199320252000: 64%2001: 65.3%2002: 66.6%2003: 67.8%2004: 69.1%2005: 70.3%2006: 71.6%2007: 72.8%2008: 74.1%2009: 75.3%2010: 76.6%2011: 77.9%2012: 79.1%2013: 80.4%2014: 80.4%2015: 80.4%2016: 80.4%2017: 80.4%

The percentage of people using at least basic sanitation services, that is, improved sanitation facilities that are not shared with other households. This indicator encompasses both people using basic sanitation services as well as those using safely managed sanitation services. Improved sanitation facilities include flush/pour flush to piped sewer systems, septic tanks or pit latrines; ventilated improved pit latrines, composting toilets or pit latrines with slabs.

Country context

Dominica in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Roseau
Country code
DMA

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