Dominican Republic
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Santo Domingo
11,520,487
48,671 km²
Dominican peso
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Dominican Republic is located in Caribbean. Its capital is Santo Domingo, and it has a population of 11,520,487 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 48,671 square kilometers (approximately 18,792 square miles). Its currency is Dominican peso. The population density is approximately 237 people per square kilometer. Dominican Republic shares land borders with 1 country: Haiti.
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Dominican Republic at a glance
North America
237 / km²
48,671 km²
Approximately 18,792 mi² (square miles)
Santo Domingo
Economy of Dominican Republic
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Dominican Republic
What is the capital of Dominican Republic?
The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.
What is the population of Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has 11,520,487 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Dominican Republic in square kilometers and square miles?
Dominican Republic has a total area of 48,671 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 18,792 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Dominican Republic?
The currency of Dominican Republic is Dominican peso.