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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
Undernourishment
3.6%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Dominican Republic2023 · 3.6%
05.9811.9517.9223.91960199320252001: 19.7%2002: 21.7%2003: 23.1%2004: 23.9%2005: 21.3%2006: 18.9%2007: 16.7%2008: 14.7%2009: 13.5%2010: 12.4%2011: 11.6%2012: 10.4%2013: 9.1%2014: 8.4%2015: 7.4%2016: 6.7%2017: 5.9%2018: 5.6%2019: 6.1%2020: 5.9%2021: 5.5%2022: 4.4%2023: 3.6%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Dominican Republic in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Santo Domingo
Country code
DOM

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