New internal displacements in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: New internal displacements was 30,808 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
30,808
Change on year
up 714.0%
World rank
60th
of 170 countries
All-time high
68,749
in 2017
All-time low
3,785
in 2024
Years of data
16
2008–2025
New internal displacements in Dominican Republic, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in Dominican Republic stood at 30,808.
That represents a change of up 714.0% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Dominican Republic peaked at 68,749 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3,785, in 2024.
Dominican Republic ranks 60th of 170 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.
New internal displacements in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8,925 | — |
| 2011 | 16,900 | +89.4% |
| 2012 | 43,383 | +156.7% |
| 2013 | 14,183 | -67.3% |
| 2014 | 11,441 | -19.3% |
| 2015 | 27,760 | +142.6% |
| 2016 | 52,324 | +88.5% |
| 2017 | 68,749 | +31.4% |
| 2018 | 27,184 | -60.5% |
| 2019 | 4,890 | -82.0% |
| 2020 | 31,170 | +537.4% |
| 2021 | 10,388 | -66.7% |
| 2022 | 53,792 | +417.8% |
| 2023 | 41,488 | -22.9% |
| 2024 | 3,785 | -90.9% |
| 2025 | 30,808 | +713.9% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 30,808 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,895, 10.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 30,808 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 12,106, 2.5× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,925 | 8,925 | 8,925 | 1 |
| 2010s | 29,646 | 4,890 | 68,749 | 9 |
| 2020s | 28,572 | 3,785 | 53,792 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
More population data for Dominican Republic
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 13,180 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5703 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5342 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 543,612 people (2100)
- Population density 245.63 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8255 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Dominican Republic?
- New internal displacements in Dominican Republic was 30,808 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 68,749 in 2017.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,785 in 2024.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for new internal displacements?
- Dominican Republic ranks 60th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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