Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Dominica
Dominica: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.4461 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Dominica, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Dominica is -0.4461 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 5.6% on the previous year and down 78.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Dominica peaked at 2.16 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -2.63 % change on previous year, in 2017.
That places Dominica 199th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Dominica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.7594 % change on previous year | -27.9% |
| 1973 | 0.7594 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.738 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1975 | 0.6959 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1976 | 0.6546 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1977 | 0.5933 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 1978 | 0.4887 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 1979 | 0.3871 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 1980 | 0.2608 % change on previous year | -32.6% |
| 1981 | 0.0794 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 1982 | -0.3447 % change on previous year | -534.1% |
| 1983 | -0.4735 % change on previous year | +37.4% |
| 1984 | -0.4151 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 1985 | -0.4376 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1986 | -0.4284 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1987 | -0.5126 % change on previous year | +19.7% |
| 1988 | -0.5616 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1989 | -0.6086 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 1990 | -0.6776 % change on previous year | +11.4% |
| 1991 | -0.8239 % change on previous year | +21.6% |
| 1992 | -0.1226 % change on previous year | -85.1% |
| 1993 | 0.205 % change on previous year | -267.3% |
| 1994 | 0.1052 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 1995 | 0.0216 % change on previous year | -79.5% |
| 1996 | -0.0446 % change on previous year | -306.6% |
| 1997 | -0.1238 % change on previous year | +177.5% |
| 1998 | -0.1961 % change on previous year | +58.3% |
| 1999 | -0.3077 % change on previous year | +56.9% |
| 2000 | -0.4303 % change on previous year | +39.9% |
| 2001 | -0.6112 % change on previous year | +42.0% |
| 2002 | -0.0381 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 2003 | 0.2695 % change on previous year | -808.0% |
| 2004 | 0.2103 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 2005 | 0.1341 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 2006 | 0.115 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 2007 | 0.0945 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 2008 | 0.0247 % change on previous year | -73.9% |
| 2009 | -0.0058 % change on previous year | -123.5% |
| 2010 | 0.0349 % change on previous year | -700.0% |
| 2011 | -0.0508 % change on previous year | -245.8% |
| 2012 | 0.6174 % change on previous year | -1314.9% |
| 2013 | -0.4288 % change on previous year | -169.5% |
| 2014 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -604.5% |
| 2015 | -0.2498 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 2016 | 0.3557 % change on previous year | -242.4% |
| 2017 | -2.63 % change on previous year | -840.2% |
| 2018 | -0.5286 % change on previous year | -79.9% |
| 2019 | -0.4113 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
| 2020 | -0.4512 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 2021 | -0.4548 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2022 | -0.6437 % change on previous year | +41.6% |
| 2023 | -0.4732 % change on previous year | -26.5% |
| 2024 | -0.4725 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2025 | -0.4461 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.6811 % change on previous year | 0.3871 % change on previous year | 1.05 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -0.3442 % change on previous year | -0.6086 % change on previous year | 0.2608 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.1964 % change on previous year | -0.8239 % change on previous year | 0.205 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.0237 % change on previous year | -0.6112 % change on previous year | 0.2695 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.1131 % change on previous year | -2.63 % change on previous year | 2.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.4903 % change on previous year | -0.6437 % change on previous year | -0.4461 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 198 Tonga -0.3899 % change on previous year compare
- 200 Slovakia -0.4642 % change on previous year compare
- 201 Hong Kong -0.4889 % change on previous year compare
- 202 North Macedonia -0.4925 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Dominica
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7694 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.92 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7694 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.882 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 74.17 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2916 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8169 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.774 (2100)
- Population density 65.52 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2,064 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Dominica?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Dominica was -0.4461 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Dominica?
- The highest recorded value was 2.16 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Dominica?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.63 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does Dominica rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Dominica ranks 199th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Dominica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominica data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), 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 Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.