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Rank #56 by World Population

🇩🇴Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic has a population of 11,331,265, ranking #56 in the world. The capital is Santo Domingo. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .

World Bank: Upper middle income

11,331,265

Population

#56

World Rank

73.7

Life Expectancy

$10,630

GDP Per Capita

Dominican Republic, #56 by world population

Dominican Republic Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Dominican Republic had a population of 3,268,336 in 1960 and 11,427,557 in 2024, a 3.5× growth over 64 years. The peak was 11,427,557 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.98%.

2024 · 11M19602024
Dominican Republic population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

11,427,557

Population (2024)

3,268,336

Population (1960)

11,427,557

Peak (2024)

1.98%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
19603,268,336
19613,373,233
19623,479,936
19633,588,287
19643,698,559
19653,808,963
19663,921,847
19674,038,928
19684,157,189
19694,277,035
19704,399,290
19714,524,234
19724,651,883
19734,782,227
19744,914,197
19755,046,776
19765,180,404
19775,315,443
19785,451,882
19795,589,690
19805,729,037
19815,868,453
19826,007,114
19836,147,248
19846,289,040
19856,430,404
19866,571,208
19876,712,515
19886,855,734
19897,002,295
19907,151,166
19917,299,853
19927,447,474
19937,594,572
19947,741,694
19957,888,115
19968,032,894
19978,174,078
19988,310,362
19998,446,208
20008,584,190
20018,720,283
20028,852,235
20038,980,620
20049,104,892
20059,225,034
20069,341,183
20079,455,658
20089,573,130
20099,695,265
20109,820,175
20119,945,621
201210,070,411
201310,193,833
201410,315,528
201510,434,829
201610,551,430
201710,666,843
201810,782,053
201910,894,043
202011,008,300
202111,123,476
202211,230,734
202311,331,265
202411,427,557

Demographics

Population11,331,265
Population Growth Rate0.89%
Urban Population72.4%
Fertility Rate2.24 births/woman
Life Expectancy73.7 years
Infant Mortality Rate28.4 per 1,000
Literacy Rate94.3%

Economy & Trade

$10,630

GDP Per Capita

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

Upper middle income

Income Level

38.4

Gini Index (inequality)

49.8%

Trade (% of GDP)

2,748,000

Tourism Arrivals

Health & Education

4.6%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

2.43

Physicians per 1,000

3.8%

Education Expenditure (% GDP)

94.3%

Literacy Rate

28.4

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

99.6%

Electricity Access

81.5%

Internet Users

88

Mobile Subs per 100

235.1

People per km2

-34,915

Net Migration

Environment

45.0%

Forest Area

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Dominican Republic in global context

Dominican Republic 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

Dominican Republic has a population of 11,331,265, ranking #56 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.89%.

Life expectancy in Dominican Republic is 73.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 28.4 per 1,000 live births.

Dominican Republic's GDP per capita is $10,630. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.

72.4% of Dominican Republic's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 235.1 people per square kilometer.

The adult literacy rate in Dominican Republic is 94.3%. The country spends 3.8% of GDP on education.

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 11,331,265 residents, Dominican Republic is a country in Latin America & Caribbean . Population growth is modest, around 0.9% a year.

Dominican Republic is a Upper middle income economy, with GDP per capita near $10,630. Life expectancy is 73.7 years, with a fertility rate of 2.2 births per woman, and 72.4% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.