What is the population of Dominican Republic in 2026?
Dominican Republic has a population of 11,520,487 people (2025 estimate), which is 85th in the world and about 0.14% of the global total.
Population 2025
11,520,487
0.14% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+0.81%
+93,316 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
235/km²
48,198 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
28.3 years
Life expectancy 73.9 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Dominican Republic
With a population of 11,520,487, the Dominican Republic ranks 85th globally and covers 48,198 km² on the island of Hispaniola, sharing a border with Haiti. The country's population is growing at 0.8% annually, with a median age of 28.3 years indicating a relatively young demographic. Urban areas are home to 73% of residents, reflecting significant concentration in cities like the capital, Santo Domingo.
Life expectancy stands at 73.9 years, while the fertility rate of 2.2 births per woman reflects moderate family sizes. At 235 people per km², the population density is moderate for the Caribbean region. The Dominican peso serves as the official currency, and Spanish is the primary language. GDP per capita of $11,059 positions the economy in the middle-income range. Independence was established in 1844.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Santo Domingo
- Continent
- North America
- ISO codes
- DO · DOM
- Demonym
- Dominican
- Currency
- Dominican peso (DOP $)
- State inception
- 1844
- Time zone
- UTC−04:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +1
- Internet TLD
- .do
- Land neighbours
- 1
Languages
- Spanish
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 26.6%
- Age 15–64
- 65.5%
- Age 65+
- 7.9%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 182 | 1,190 |
| 95-99 | 1,156 | 4,657 |
| 90-94 | 5,181 | 14,018 |
| 85-89 | 15,542 | 30,514 |
| 80-84 | 31,953 | 49,649 |
| 75-79 | 62,623 | 83,356 |
| 70-74 | 109,483 | 133,357 |
| 65-69 | 165,815 | 191,757 |
| 60-64 | 214,007 | 238,057 |
| 55-59 | 249,113 | 268,457 |
| 50-54 | 285,982 | 298,960 |
| 45-49 | 325,298 | 332,150 |
| 40-44 | 361,827 | 363,803 |
| 35-39 | 400,204 | 398,783 |
| 30-34 | 448,717 | 442,171 |
| 25-29 | 466,935 | 454,345 |
| 20-24 | 492,601 | 475,400 |
| 15-19 | 496,632 | 476,390 |
| 10-14 | 523,399 | 502,852 |
| 5-9 | 518,634 | 499,351 |
| 0-4 | 505,908 | 487,147 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,379,894 |
| 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 |
| 2030 | 11,938,852 |
| 2040 | 12,579,320 |
| 2050 | 12,996,293 |
| 2060 | 13,152,503 |
| 2070 | 13,050,525 |
| 2080 | 12,742,401 |
| 2090 | 12,264,879 |
| 2100 | 11,674,910 |
How Dominican Republic Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Dominican Republic11.5M
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Dominican Republic | 11.5M |
Countries Bordering Dominican Republic
1 land border.
- Haiti11.9M · +1.13%
Dominican Republic Population FAQ
Is the population of Dominican Republic growing or shrinking?
Dominican Republic's population is growing at +0.81% per year, a change of roughly 93,316 people annually.
What is the capital of Dominican Republic?
The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.
How densely populated is Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has 235/km² across 48,198 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Dominican Republic?
Life expectancy at birth in Dominican Republic is 73.9 years (2024).
What is the median age in Dominican Republic?
The median age in Dominican Republic is 28.3 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Dominican Republic in?
Dominican Republic is in North America.