COUNTRY PROFILEDominica
Dominica's population is 65,871 (2025) — the 199th-largest in the world and the 22nd-largest in North America, shrinking by about 334 people a year.
65,685
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▼ shrinking65,871 (World Bank, 2025) + −334/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every tick
Dominica Facts at a Glance
Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
65,871
World rank
#199
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
87.8 / km²
750 km² land area
GDP / capita
$10,989
#179 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 125000 people on Earth lives in Dominica
Is Dominica's Population Declining?
Yes. Dominica's population fell by 334 people (-0.5%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.5 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
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Dominica Demographics
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Population density2025
87.8 people / km²
750 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
37.3 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
71.3 years
M 68.4 · F 74.7
Average height2019
180.2 cm (male)
female 166.9 cm
Homicide rate2023
27.1 per 100,000
#181 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
11.5 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
74.0 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.5 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−242 people
negative in latest year
Dominica in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population65,871 people
#199 / 217
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GDP$724M
#179 / 186
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Life expectancy71.3 years
#145 / 217
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Average height180.2 cm (male)
#20 / 200
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Cleanest air11.52 µg/m³ PM2.5
#58 / 200
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Safest countries27.1 homicides / 100k
#181 / 196
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Most dangerous27.1 homicides / 100k
#15 / 196
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Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 32,894Female — 32,975
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Dominica Located?
- Capital
- Roseau
- Currency
- Dollar (XCD)
- Language(s)
- English
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Continent
- 23 countries in North America →
- Land area
- 750 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 754 km²
- Borders
- none (island nation)
Shares a border with
No land borders.
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Dominica?
Dominica's population is 65,871 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #199 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Dominica?
65,871 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Dominica's population density?
87.8 people per km², based on a land area of 750 km².
What is Dominica ranked in population worldwide?
#199 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Dominica?
71.3 years on average (2024) — 68.4 for men, 74.7 for women.
What is Dominica's GDP?
$724M, ranking #179 of 186 economies we track — $10,989 per capita.
Is Dominica's population declining?
Yes. Dominica's population has been shrinking, falling by 334 people (-0.5%) between 2024 and 2025.
Why is Dominica's population so small?
Dominica ranks #199 of 217 by population, with 65,871 people (2025) — one of the smallest populations we track, a small island nation with a correspondingly small land area.
Sources
World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
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