Dominican Republic Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 84th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
11,636,345
The population of Dominican Republic is about 11,636,345 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 11.6 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.14% of the world's people.
Dominican Republic is ranked 84th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 0.77% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 13.0 million. That is 3.6 times its 1960 population of 3.3 million. Population density is 241 people per square kilometre. 73% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
11.6 million
Yearly change
+0.77%
World rank
84th
Share of world
0.14%
Density
241/km²
Land area
48,198 km²
Life expectancy
73.9 yrs
Births per woman
2.22
GDP per capita
$11,059
GDP
$127.4B
Population of Dominican Republic, 1960–2050
Dominican Republic population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,268,336 | — | 68 |
| 1970 | 4,399,290 | +2.86% | 91 |
| 1980 | 5,729,037 | +2.49% | 119 |
| 1990 | 7,151,166 | +2.13% | 148 |
| 2000 | 8,584,190 | +1.63% | 178 |
| 2010 | 9,820,175 | +1.29% | 204 |
| 2020 | 11,008,300 | +1.05% | 228 |
| 2024 | 11,427,557 | +0.85% | 237 |
| 2026proj. | 11,609,500 | +0.77% | 241 |
| 2030proj. | 11,938,852 | +0.66% | 248 |
| 2040proj. | 12,579,320 | +0.42% | 261 |
| 2050proj. | 12,996,293 | +0.24% | 270 |
Dominican Republic vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 15.3 times as many people as Dominican Republic. Bangladesh is 5.7 times more densely populated.
Dominican Republic population: questions and answers
What is the population of Dominican Republic in 2026?
About 11,609,500 (11.6 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Dominican Republic's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.77% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Dominican Republic?
About 241 people per km², with a land area of 48,198 km².
What will the population of Dominican Republic be in 2050?
About 13.0 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Dominican Republic?
Santo Domingo.
What is the life expectancy in Dominican Republic?
73.9 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.