Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 0.8357 % change on previous year in 2025. ▼ Falling
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic stood at 0.8357 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 29.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic peaked at 2.85 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.8357 % change on previous year, in 2025.
That places Dominican Republic 116th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 55 years of available data.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1973 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1975 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1976 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1977 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1978 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1979 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1980 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1982 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1983 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1984 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1987 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1988 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1990 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 2 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1996 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2000 | 1.64 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 1.29 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 1.09 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 2022 | 1 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 2023 | 0.9267 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2024 | 0.8642 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2025 | 0.8357 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.72 % change on previous year | 2.55 % change on previous year | 2.85 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.3 % change on previous year | 2.13 % change on previous year | 2.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.92 % change on previous year | 1.63 % change on previous year | 2.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.41 % change on previous year | 1.22 % change on previous year | 1.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.19 % change on previous year | 1.07 % change on previous year | 1.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9543 % change on previous year | 0.8357 % change on previous year | 1.09 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 113 Ecuador 0.8802 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Suriname 0.8507 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Mexico 0.8488 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Philippines 0.8191 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Brunei 0.8039 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Indonesia 0.8032 % change on previous year compare
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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic was 0.8357 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 2.85 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8357 % change on previous year in 2025.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Dominican Republic ranks 116th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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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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.
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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.