General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per was 15.83 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
15.83 million current LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 11.3%
World rank
41st
of 184 countries
All-time high
15.83 million current LCU per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
1,797 current LCU per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Dominican Republic, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Dominican Republic stood at 15.83 million current LCU per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 11.3% on the previous year and up 179.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Dominican Republic peaked at 15.83 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,797 current LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Dominican Republic 41st out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | current LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,797 current LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 2,610 current LCU per square kilometre | +45.3% |
| 1963 | 3,142 current LCU per square kilometre | +20.4% |
| 1964 | 3,314 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1965 | 3,471 current LCU per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1966 | 3,057 current LCU per square kilometre | -11.9% |
| 1967 | 2,809 current LCU per square kilometre | -8.1% |
| 1968 | 2,995 current LCU per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1969 | 3,231 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1970 | 3,560 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 1971 | 3,500 current LCU per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1972 | 3,678 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1973 | 4,008 current LCU per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1974 | 6,034 current LCU per square kilometre | +50.6% |
| 1975 | 4,597 current LCU per square kilometre | -23.8% |
| 1976 | 3,144 current LCU per square kilometre | -31.6% |
| 1977 | 3,919 current LCU per square kilometre | +24.6% |
| 1978 | 5,613 current LCU per square kilometre | +43.2% |
| 1979 | 8,685 current LCU per square kilometre | +54.7% |
| 1980 | 10,433 current LCU per square kilometre | +20.1% |
| 1981 | 14,345 current LCU per square kilometre | +37.5% |
| 1982 | 16,133 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1983 | 16,276 current LCU per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 18,024 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.7% |
| 1985 | 23,020 current LCU per square kilometre | +27.7% |
| 1986 | 26,854 current LCU per square kilometre | +16.7% |
| 1987 | 18,586 current LCU per square kilometre | -30.8% |
| 1988 | 24,088 current LCU per square kilometre | +29.6% |
| 1989 | 25,728 current LCU per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1990 | 36,526 current LCU per square kilometre | +42.0% |
| 1991 | 82,240 current LCU per square kilometre | +125.2% |
| 1992 | 115,407 current LCU per square kilometre | +40.3% |
| 1993 | 151,737 current LCU per square kilometre | +31.5% |
| 1994 | 187,321 current LCU per square kilometre | +23.5% |
| 1995 | 214,415 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.5% |
| 1996 | 252,372 current LCU per square kilometre | +17.7% |
| 1997 | 410,362 current LCU per square kilometre | +62.6% |
| 1998 | 482,941 current LCU per square kilometre | +17.7% |
| 1999 | 572,039 current LCU per square kilometre | +18.4% |
| 2000 | 709,944 current LCU per square kilometre | +24.1% |
| 2001 | 842,981 current LCU per square kilometre | +18.7% |
| 2002 | 985,458 current LCU per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 2003 | 1.12 million current LCU per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 2004 | 1.47 million current LCU per square kilometre | +30.8% |
| 2005 | 1.81 million current LCU per square kilometre | +23.4% |
| 2006 | 2.29 million current LCU per square kilometre | +26.5% |
| 2007 | 2.77 million current LCU per square kilometre | +20.8% |
| 2008 | 3.46 million current LCU per square kilometre | +24.9% |
| 2009 | 3.85 million current LCU per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 2010 | 4.08 million current LCU per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 4.26 million current LCU per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 4.88 million current LCU per square kilometre | +14.5% |
| 2013 | 5.67 million current LCU per square kilometre | +16.0% |
| 2014 | 6.34 million current LCU per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 2015 | 6.83 million current LCU per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 7.44 million current LCU per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 8.30 million current LCU per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 2018 | 8.84 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 9.90 million current LCU per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 2020 | 11.06 million current LCU per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 11.80 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 14.23 million current LCU per square kilometre | +20.6% |
| 2023 | 15.83 million current LCU per square kilometre | +11.3% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 15.83 million current LCU per square kilometre is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.37 million current LCU per square kilometre, 6.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 15.83 million current LCU per square kilometre is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.11 million current LCU per square kilometre, 14.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Dominican Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +125.2% | 36,526 current LCU per square kilometre | 82,240 current LCU per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,936 current LCU per square kilometre | 1,797 current LCU per square kilometre | 3,471 current LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,674 current LCU per square kilometre | 3,144 current LCU per square kilometre | 8,685 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 19,349 current LCU per square kilometre | 10,433 current LCU per square kilometre | 26,854 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 250,536 current LCU per square kilometre | 36,526 current LCU per square kilometre | 572,039 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.93 million current LCU per square kilometre | 709,944 current LCU per square kilometre | 3.85 million current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.65 million current LCU per square kilometre | 4.08 million current LCU per square kilometre | 9.90 million current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.23 million current LCU per square kilometre | 11.06 million current LCU per square kilometre | 15.83 million current LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 38 Bermuda 17.47 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 39 Seychelles 16.23 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 40 Denmark 15.92 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 42 Senegal 15.29 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 43 Togo 14.47 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 44 Cote d'Ivoire 14.27 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Dominican Republic
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.27 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -114.00 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -9.9 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.92 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 9.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0386 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 426.96 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 9.71 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Dominican Republic?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Dominican Republic was 15.83 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 15.83 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,797 current LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per?
- Dominican Republic ranks 41st out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 179.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.