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%.
11,427,557
Population (2024)
3,268,336
Population (1960)
11,427,557
Peak (2024)
1.98%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,268,336 |
| 1961 | 3,373,233 |
| 1962 | 3,479,936 |
| 1963 | 3,588,287 |
| 1964 | 3,698,559 |
| 1965 | 3,808,963 |
| 1966 | 3,921,847 |
| 1967 | 4,038,928 |
| 1968 | 4,157,189 |
| 1969 | 4,277,035 |
| 1970 | 4,399,290 |
| 1971 | 4,524,234 |
| 1972 | 4,651,883 |
| 1973 | 4,782,227 |
| 1974 | 4,914,197 |
| 1975 | 5,046,776 |
| 1976 | 5,180,404 |
| 1977 | 5,315,443 |
| 1978 | 5,451,882 |
| 1979 | 5,589,690 |
| 1980 | 5,729,037 |
| 1981 | 5,868,453 |
| 1982 | 6,007,114 |
| 1983 | 6,147,248 |
| 1984 | 6,289,040 |
| 1985 | 6,430,404 |
| 1986 | 6,571,208 |
| 1987 | 6,712,515 |
| 1988 | 6,855,734 |
| 1989 | 7,002,295 |
| 1990 | 7,151,166 |
| 1991 | 7,299,853 |
| 1992 | 7,447,474 |
| 1993 | 7,594,572 |
| 1994 | 7,741,694 |
| 1995 | 7,888,115 |
| 1996 | 8,032,894 |
| 1997 | 8,174,078 |
| 1998 | 8,310,362 |
| 1999 | 8,446,208 |
| 2000 | 8,584,190 |
| 2001 | 8,720,283 |
| 2002 | 8,852,235 |
| 2003 | 8,980,620 |
| 2004 | 9,104,892 |
| 2005 | 9,225,034 |
| 2006 | 9,341,183 |
| 2007 | 9,455,658 |
| 2008 | 9,573,130 |
| 2009 | 9,695,265 |
| 2010 | 9,820,175 |
| 2011 | 9,945,621 |
| 2012 | 10,070,411 |
| 2013 | 10,193,833 |
| 2014 | 10,315,528 |
| 2015 | 10,434,829 |
| 2016 | 10,551,430 |
| 2017 | 10,666,843 |
| 2018 | 10,782,053 |
| 2019 | 10,894,043 |
| 2020 | 11,008,300 |
| 2021 | 11,123,476 |
| 2022 | 11,230,734 |
| 2023 | 11,331,265 |
| 2024 | 11,427,557 |
Demographics
| Population | 11,331,265 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.89% |
| Urban Population | 72.4% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.24 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 73.7 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 28.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 94.3% |
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
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.