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Dominican Republic· by the numbers

11,579,354
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing11,520,487 (World Bank, 2025) + +92,930/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 713 on Earth

Dominican Republic's population is 11,520,487 (2025) — the 84th-largest in the world and the 6th-largest in North America, growing by about 92,930 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Dominican Republic Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#84 of 217
11,520,487
Area
48,730 km²
239.0 km² land area
GDP#65 of 186
$127.4B
GDP / capita
$11,059
2025
#65 economy overall
Price level#117 of 200
40 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.14%
1 in 713 people on Earth lives in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population11,520,487 people
#84 / 217
GDP$127.4B
#65 / 186
Average income$10,620 GNI per person
#75 / 182
Life expectancy73.9 years
#116 / 217
Average height174.6 cm (male)
#79 / 200
Median age27.7 years, half older
#134 / 220
Cleanest air13.51 µg/m³ PM2.5
#69 / 200
Safest countries10.9 homicides / 100k
#156 / 196
Most dangerous10.9 homicides / 100k
#40 / 196
Internet users91% of population online
#51 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Dominican Republic's Population Growth

Yes — Dominican Republic's population rose by 92,930 people (+0.81%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 2.2 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.

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.

Dominican Republic Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
239.0 people / km²
48,198 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
27.7 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
73.9 years
M 70.7 · F 77.1
Average height2019
174.6 cm (male)
female 161.2 cm
Homicide rate2023
10.9 per 100,000
#156 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
13.5 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
72.5 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
2.2 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−35,306 people
negative in latest year
Aged 65+2025
8.2 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 5,726,180Female — 5,794,308
0-4 · Male: 500,3920-4 · Female: 481,6580-45-9 · Male: 515,9845-9 · Female: 496,8215-910-14 · Male: 521,81210-14 · Female: 501,59510-1415-19 · Male: 501,06515-19 · Female: 480,80515-1920-24 · Male: 489,52520-24 · Female: 472,11620-2425-29 · Male: 466,84825-29 · Female: 454,01925-2930-34 · Male: 452,00730-34 · Female: 444,66530-3435-39 · Male: 408,10535-39 · Female: 406,24935-3940-44 · Male: 366,80140-44 · Female: 368,67840-4445-49 · Male: 330,29945-49 · Female: 336,71645-4950-54 · Male: 291,96350-54 · Female: 304,44950-5455-59 · Male: 252,46255-59 · Female: 271,62455-5960-64 · Male: 218,10360-64 · Female: 242,44560-6465-69 · Male: 172,02065-69 · Female: 199,01465-6970-74 · Male: 115,95170-74 · Female: 141,41270-7475-79 · Male: 66,65775-79 · Female: 88,62075-7980+ · Male: 56,18680+ · Female: 103,42280+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Santo Domingo
2,201,941
2
Santiago de los Caballeros
1,200,000
3
Santo Domingo Oeste
701,269
4
Santo Domingo Este
700,000
5
San Pedro de Macorís
217,899
6
La Romana
208,437
7
Bella Vista
175,683
8
San Cristóbal
154,040
9
Puerto Plata
146,000
10
San Francisco de Macorís
124,763
11
Salvaleón de Higüey
123,787
12
La Vega
102,426

Where is Dominican Republic Located?

Capital
Santo Domingo
Currency
Peso (DOP)
Language(s)
Spanish
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Continent
23 countries in North America →
Land area
48,198 km²
Area (GeoNames)
48,730 km²
Borders
1 country
Shares a border with
Haiti

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic's population is 11,520,487 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #84 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Dominican Republic?

11,520,487 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Dominican Republic's population density?

239.0 people per km², based on a land area of 48,198 km².

What is Dominican Republic ranked in population worldwide?

#84 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Dominican Republic?

73.9 years on average (2024) — 70.7 for men, 77.1 for women.

What is Dominican Republic's GDP?

$127.4B, ranking #65 of 186 economies we track — $11,059 per capita.

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