What is the population of the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic has 11.5 million people (2025). Since 1960, the population has grown from 3.3 million to 11.5 million, 3.5 times the 1960 figure.
Population by decade
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,268,336 |
| 1970 | 4,399,290 |
| 1980 | 5,729,037 |
| 1990 | 7,151,166 |
| 2000 | 8,584,190 |
| 2010 | 9,820,175 |
| 2020 | 11,008,300 |
| 2025 | 11,520,487 |
What is the capital of the Dominican Republic?
The capital of the Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.
What currency does the Dominican Republic use?
The Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso (DOP).
What language is spoken in the Dominican Republic?
The official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish.
Where is the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic is in North America.
Location on the map
Neighboring countries
Countries that border this country:
How big is the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic covers 146,839 km² (56,695 sq mi). The United States is about 67 times as large.
Economy of the Dominican Republic
- Gross domestic product (GDP)
- $127 billion
- GDP per person
- $11,059
- Life expectancy
- 73.9 years
Data: World Bank (GDP 2025, GDP per person 2025, life expectancy 2024)
Economic development
Based on economic indicators, the Dominican Republic is classified as upper middle income. Upper-middle-income countries have a gross national income per person between $4,516 and $14,005.