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Dominican Republic: key facts and figures
Dominican Republic has 11.4 million people, Spanish as an official language, the Dominican Peso and 12 public holidays a year. It ranks 49th of 194 countries for internet use.
11.4 millionpeople
DOPcurrency
Spanishofficial language
+1809calling code
Rightdriving side
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Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
11.4 millionPopulation
- Annual change+0.85%
- Fertility rate2.2 per woman#85
- Aged 65 and over7.88%#95
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$11,059Output per person
- Total economy$127.4 billion#64
- Real growth+2.1%#129
- Inflation3.9%#64
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.776Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.634#77
- Life expectancy73.7 years#93
- Mean schooling9.4 years#101
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Dominican PesoCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeDOP
- SymbolDOP
- CapitalSanto Domingo
Languages
which languages hold official status
SpanishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type A, Type BPlug types
- Mains voltage120 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+1809
- Time zoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
12Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 5Epiphany holiday Observed
- Jan 21Our Lady of Altagracia Day
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
91%Internet use
- E-government index0.701#85
- Global rank#85
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointPico Duarte
- ClimateThe Dominican Republic has a tropical climate, but its complex mountain relief produces strong local differences in temperature and rainfall.
Education
how the school system is structured
9.60*Average years of schooling
- Extended-day students1,346,455*
- Extended-day campuses5,527*
- Annual statistics edition2024/25
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