Dominica Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 199th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
65,401
The population of Dominica is about 65,401 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 66 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Dominica is ranked 199th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.55% a year. It peaked around 1980 at 73 thousand and is projected to fall to 63 thousand by 2050. Since 1960 (59 thousand) it has grown by 10%. Population density is 87 people per square kilometre. 74% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
66 thousand
Yearly change
−0.55%
World rank
199th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
87/km²
Land area
751 km²
Life expectancy
71.3 yrs
Births per woman
1.48
GDP per capita
$10,989
GDP
$0.7B
Population of Dominica, 1960–2050
Dominica population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 59,372 | — | 79 |
| 1970 | 68,908 | +1.43% | 92 |
| 1980 | 73,083 | +0.17% | 97 |
| 1990 | 69,627 | −0.75% | 93 |
| 2000 | 68,511 | −0.52% | 91 |
| 2010 | 68,859 | −0.01% | 92 |
| 2020 | 67,573 | −0.45% | 90 |
| 2024 | 66,205 | −0.46% | 88 |
| 2026proj. | 65,511 | −0.55% | 87 |
| 2030proj. | 64,169 | −0.47% | 85 |
| 2040proj. | 63,799 | +0.01% | 85 |
| 2050proj. | 63,192 | −0.18% | 84 |
Dominica vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 2,714 times as many people as Dominica. Bangladesh is 15.7 times more densely populated.
Dominica population: questions and answers
What is the population of Dominica in 2026?
About 65,511 (66 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Dominica's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.55% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Dominica?
About 87 people per km², with a land area of 751 km².
What will the population of Dominica be in 2050?
About 63 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Dominica?
Roseau.
What is the life expectancy in Dominica?
71.3 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.