GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate was 9.44 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Dominican Republic recorded 9.44 % change on previous year for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.4% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic peaked at 104.88 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -2.91 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Dominican Republic ranks 71st of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.18 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 19.26 % change on previous year | +58.0% |
| 1973 | 17.98 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1974 | 24.77 % change on previous year | +37.8% |
| 1975 | 23.02 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 1976 | 9.79 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 1977 | 16.09 % change on previous year | +64.3% |
| 1978 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -80.0% |
| 1979 | 16.15 % change on previous year | +402.8% |
| 1980 | 22.96 % change on previous year | +42.2% |
| 1981 | 11.83 % change on previous year | -48.5% |
| 1982 | 9.34 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 1983 | 11.53 % change on previous year | +23.5% |
| 1984 | 25.74 % change on previous year | +123.3% |
| 1985 | 35.43 % change on previous year | +37.6% |
| 1986 | 13.24 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 1987 | 26 % change on previous year | +96.4% |
| 1988 | 46.63 % change on previous year | +79.4% |
| 1989 | 29.05 % change on previous year | -37.7% |
| 1990 | 42.25 % change on previous year | +45.5% |
| 1991 | 104.88 % change on previous year | +148.2% |
| 1992 | 17.41 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 1993 | 12.72 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 1994 | 13 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 15.89 % change on previous year | +22.2% |
| 1996 | 9.87 % change on previous year | -37.9% |
| 1997 | 19.18 % change on previous year | +94.4% |
| 1998 | 13.66 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 1999 | 10 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 2000 | 12.21 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 2001 | 8.65 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 2002 | 11.73 % change on previous year | +35.6% |
| 2003 | 31.67 % change on previous year | +170.0% |
| 2004 | 48.9 % change on previous year | +54.4% |
| 2005 | 15.76 % change on previous year | -67.8% |
| 2006 | 16.42 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 15.62 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 13.86 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2009 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -67.8% |
| 2010 | 14.2 % change on previous year | +218.1% |
| 2011 | 11.41 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 2012 | 7.89 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 2013 | 9.79 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 2014 | 11.63 % change on previous year | +18.7% |
| 2015 | 9.54 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 2016 | 8.87 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2017 | 8 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 2018 | 11.96 % change on previous year | +49.6% |
| 2019 | 8.67 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 2020 | -2.91 % change on previous year | -133.5% |
| 2021 | 22.25 % change on previous year | -865.2% |
| 2022 | 15.29 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 2023 | 8.11 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 2024 | 9.44 % change on previous year | +16.4% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 9.44 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.03 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 9.44 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.38 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +865.2% | -2.91 % change on previous year | 22.25 % change on previous year |
| 1979 | +402.8% | 3.21 % change on previous year | 16.15 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.83 % change on previous year | 3.21 % change on previous year | 24.77 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 23.17 % change on previous year | 9.34 % change on previous year | 46.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.88 % change on previous year | 9.87 % change on previous year | 104.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.93 % change on previous year | 4.46 % change on previous year | 48.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.19 % change on previous year | 7.89 % change on previous year | 14.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.43 % change on previous year | -2.91 % change on previous year | 22.25 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
More population data for Dominican Republic
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5342 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -9.52 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5342 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5703 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 13,180 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.714 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8255 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Population density 245.63 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 543,612 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic?
- Gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic was 9.44 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 104.88 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.91 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Dominican Republic ranks 71st out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- GDP UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.