Dominican Republic: economy and key statistics
Dominican Republic is number 66 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $127.4 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $11,059. The economy grew by 2.1% in 2025. Unemployment is 5.1%. The economy is 60% services, 28% industry, 5% agriculture.
Part of the 311 Nations Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
National power
Dominican Republic is number 80 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 35.3 out of 100: economic 59, technology 8, military 25 and human capital 58.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $127.4 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $330.9 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $11,059 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +2.1% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 3.9% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 2025 |
| Population | 11.5 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 5.5 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 60% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 28% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 12% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 5% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 24% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 3.9% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 8% | 2024 |
| Internet users | 91% of people | 2024 |
Main export industries
Dominican Republic exported goods worth about $12.9bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Natural, cultured pearls: $2.3bn (17.8% of goods exports)
- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus: $1.9bn (14.9% of goods exports)
- Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes: $1.3bn (10.4% of goods exports)
- Electrical machinery and equipment: $1.2bn (9.3% of goods exports)
- Plastics and articles thereof: $0.7bn (5.4% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in North America
- United States (#1)
- Canada (#10)
- Mexico (#14)
- Puerto Rico (US) (#65)
- Guatemala (#68)
- Costa Rica (#74)
- Panama (#82)
- Honduras (#105)
- El Salvador (#109)
- Haiti (#112)
- Trinidad and Tobago (#122)
- Jamaica (#125)
- Nicaragua (#128)
- Bahamas (#142)
- Bermuda (#153)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic had a GDP of $127.4 billion in 2025, ranking number 66 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Dominican Republic?
GDP per person in Dominican Republic was $11,059 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Dominican Republic growing?
The economy of Dominican Republic grew by 2.1% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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