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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Dominican Republic

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population11.52M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$127.41B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$11.06K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth73.92024 · yearsInternet use91%2024 · % of populationForest area45%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
45.3%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Dominican Republic2024 · 45.3%
011.3322.673445.331960199320252000: 42.1%2001: 42.2%2002: 42.3%2003: 42.5%2004: 42.7%2005: 42.9%2006: 43.1%2007: 43.3%2008: 43.5%2009: 43.7%2010: 43.8%2011: 44%2012: 44.1%2013: 44.2%2014: 44.4%2015: 44.5%2016: 44.6%2017: 44.7%2018: 44.8%2019: 44.9%2020: 45%2021: 45.1%2022: 45.2%2023: 45.3%2024: 45.3%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Dominican Republic in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Santo Domingo
Country code
DOM

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