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Dominica: key facts and figures
Dominica has 66,200 people, English as an official language, the East Caribbean dollar and 12 public holidays a year. It ranks 184th of 191 countries for total economy.
66,200people
XCDcurrency
Englishofficial language
+1767calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Dominica differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
66,200Population
- Annual change-0.46%
- Fertility rate1.5 per woman#143
- Aged 65 and over12.96%#62
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$10,405Output per person
- Total economy$724 million#184
- Real growth+2.1%#128
- Inflation2.6%#101
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.761Human Development Index
- Life expectancy71.1 years#121
- Mean schooling10.1 years#89
Currency
what money is used and its official code
East Caribbean dollarCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeXCD
- SymbolEC$
- CapitalRoseau
Languages
which languages hold official status
EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+1767
- Time zoneAmerica/Dominica
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
12Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 16Carnival Monday
- Feb 17Carnival Tuesday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
82%Internet use
- E-government index0.544#127
- Global rank#127
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointMorne Diablotins
- ClimateDominica has a marine tropical climate with abundant orographic rainfall as moist trade winds cross the island's rugged central mountains.
Education
how the school system is structured
5 to 16Compulsory school age
- Primary schools60*
- Secondary schools16*
- Education districts5*
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