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Rank #55 by World Population

🇩🇲Dominica

Dominica has a population of 66,510, ranking #55 in the world. The capital is Roseau. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .

World Bank: Upper middle income

66,510

Population

#55

World Rank

71.1

Life Expectancy

$9,913

GDP Per Capita

Dominica, #55 by world population

Dominica Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Dominica had a population of 59,372 in 1960 and 66,205 in 2024, a 11.5% growth over 64 years. The peak was 73,083 in 1980. Average annual growth rate: 0.17%.

1980 · 73K19602024
Dominica population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

66,205

Population (2024)

59,372

Population (1960)

73,083

Peak (1980)

0.17%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
196059,372
196160,209
196260,948
196361,739
196462,587
196563,505
196664,507
196765,585
196866,732
196967,934
197068,908
197169,532
197270,060
197370,585
197471,091
197571,570
197672,017
197772,406
197872,724
197972,959
198073,083
198172,986
198272,688
198372,365
198472,056
198571,744
198671,406
198771,023
198870,608
198970,153
199069,627
199169,296
199269,325
199369,433
199469,477
199569,469
199669,410
199769,299
199869,124
199968,870
200068,511
200168,288
200268,367
200368,531
200468,649
200568,734
200668,806
200768,847
200868,854
200968,864
201068,859
201169,053
201269,118
201369,715
201470,373
201570,410
201669,606
201768,496
201868,174
201967,880
202067,573
202167,202
202266,826
202366,510
202466,205

Demographics

Population66,510
Population Growth Rate-0.47%
Urban Population73.1%
Fertility Rate1.48 births/woman
Life Expectancy71.1 years
Infant Mortality Rate33.1 per 1,000
Literacy Rate-

Economy & Trade

$9,913

GDP Per Capita

-

Unemployment Rate

Upper middle income

Income Level

140,000

Tourism Arrivals

Health & Education

5.0%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

4.7%

Education Expenditure (% GDP)

33.1

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

100.0%

Electricity Access

80.6%

Internet Users

93

Mobile Subs per 100

88.7

People per km2

-199

Net Migration

Environment

63.8%

Forest Area

Dominica Climate

Dominica has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F) and receives about 1898 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

25.2°C

Avg Temp

1898

Precip (mm/yr)

Aug

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

15°25°35°233mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Dominica — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January24° / 74°130 mm
February24° / 74°86 mm
March24° / 75°77 mm
April25° / 77°82 mm
May26° / 78°118 mm
June26° / 79°174 mm
July26° / 79°168 mm
August26° / 79°233 mm
September26° / 79°231 mm
October26° / 78°212 mm
November25° / 77°225 mm
December24° / 76°162 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Dominica

The most comfortable months to visit Dominica are typically February, March and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near 20°C low). August is usually the wettest month.

FebruaryMarchApril

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Dominica in global context

Dominica is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dominica has a population of 66,510, ranking #55 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.47%.

Life expectancy in Dominica is 71.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 33.1 per 1,000 live births.

Dominica's GDP per capita is $9,913. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.

73.1% of Dominica's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 88.7 people per square kilometer.

Literacy data for Dominica is available from the World Bank.

The most comfortable months to visit Dominica are typically February, March and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Dominica has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C and about 1898 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically August and the coldest is January.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

With 66,510 residents, Dominica is a country in Latin America & Caribbean . The population is in decline, around -0.5% annually.

GDP per capita is about $9,913 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is 71.1 years, with a fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman, and 73.1% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.