Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when was 5.7 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
5.7
Change on year
up 54.1%
World rank
80th
of 134 countries
All-time high
44.8
in 2004
All-time low
3.7
in 2020
Years of data
20
2003–2022
Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Dominican Republic, 2003–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Dominican Republic recorded 5.7 for share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in 2022.
The figure is up 54.1% on the previous year and down 61.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Dominican Republic peaked at 44.8 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 3.7, in 2020.
Dominican Republic ranks 80th of 134 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.
Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 43.3 | — |
| 2004 | 44.8 | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 38.7 | -13.6% |
| 2006 | 38.3 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 27.9 | -27.2% |
| 2008 | 23.9 | -14.3% |
| 2009 | 22.2 | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 18.2 | -18.0% |
| 2011 | 17.7 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 14.6 | -17.5% |
| 2013 | 15.9 | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 11.1 | -30.2% |
| 2015 | 10.6 | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 10.6 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 6.8 | -35.8% |
| 2018 | 7.8 | +14.7% |
| 2019 | 5.6 | -28.2% |
| 2020 | 3.7 | -33.9% |
| 2021 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 5.7 | +54.1% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 5.7 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.4, 55% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 5.7 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14.3, 40% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.16 | 22.2 | 44.8 | 7 |
| 2010s | 11.89 | 5.6 | 18.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.37 | 3.7 | 5.7 | 3 |
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)
- Population growth rate -0.541 (2100)
- Population density 245.63 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 543,612 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Dominican Republic?
- Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Dominican Republic was 5.7 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 44.8 in 2004.
- What is the lowest share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.7 in 2020.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when?
- Dominican Republic ranks 80th out of 134 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when surgical care is required. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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