Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Real gdp growth, annual growth rate was -57.27 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Dominican Republic, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Dominican Republic recorded -57.27 % change on previous year for real gdp growth, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 145.4% on the previous year and down 3,210.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Dominican Republic peaked at 737.59 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -269.43 % change on previous year, in 1985.
That places Dominican Republic 179th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -46.3 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -60.27 % change on previous year | +30.2% |
| 1983 | 172.24 % change on previous year | -385.8% |
| 1984 | -72.93 % change on previous year | -142.3% |
| 1985 | -269.43 % change on previous year | +269.5% |
| 1986 | 265.9 % change on previous year | -198.7% |
| 1987 | 187.25 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 1988 | -78.69 % change on previous year | -142.0% |
| 1989 | 104.13 % change on previous year | -232.3% |
| 1990 | -223.93 % change on previous year | -315.0% |
| 1991 | 117.33 % change on previous year | -152.4% |
| 1993 | -34.44 % change on previous year | -129.4% |
| 1994 | -64.79 % change on previous year | +88.1% |
| 1995 | 119.74 % change on previous year | -284.8% |
| 1996 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 1997 | 49.3 % change on previous year | +976.7% |
| 1998 | -24.65 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 1999 | -11.17 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 2000 | -21.91 % change on previous year | +96.1% |
| 2001 | -46.93 % change on previous year | +114.2% |
| 2002 | 81.73 % change on previous year | -274.2% |
| 2003 | -130.06 % change on previous year | -259.1% |
| 2004 | 291.7 % change on previous year | -324.3% |
| 2005 | 264.73 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 2006 | -2.77 % change on previous year | -101.0% |
| 2007 | -19.11 % change on previous year | +590.8% |
| 2008 | -55.95 % change on previous year | +192.7% |
| 2009 | -69.31 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 2010 | 737.59 % change on previous year | -1164.2% |
| 2011 | -62 % change on previous year | -108.4% |
| 2012 | -13.03 % change on previous year | -79.0% |
| 2013 | 77.77 % change on previous year | -696.8% |
| 2014 | 44.09 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 2015 | -1.73 % change on previous year | -103.9% |
| 2016 | -3.84 % change on previous year | +121.7% |
| 2017 | -41.46 % change on previous year | +981.0% |
| 2018 | 80.43 % change on previous year | -294.0% |
| 2019 | -31.05 % change on previous year | -138.6% |
| 2020 | -262.01 % change on previous year | +743.8% |
| 2021 | 276.72 % change on previous year | -205.6% |
| 2022 | -62.62 % change on previous year | -122.6% |
| 2023 | -58.15 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 126 % change on previous year | -316.7% |
| 2025 | -57.27 % change on previous year | -145.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +1164.2% | -69.31 % change on previous year | 737.59 % change on previous year |
| 1997 | +976.7% | 4.58 % change on previous year | 49.3 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 22.43 % change on previous year | -269.43 % change on previous year | 265.9 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | -7.56 % change on previous year | -223.93 % change on previous year | 119.74 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 29.21 % change on previous year | -130.06 % change on previous year | 291.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 78.68 % change on previous year | -62 % change on previous year | 737.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -6.22 % change on previous year | -262.01 % change on previous year | 276.72 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 176 Korea -49.75 % change on previous year compare
- 177 Guyana -55.89 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Mexico -56.52 % change on previous year compare
- 180 Slovak Republic -58.38 % change on previous year compare
- 181 Fiji, Republic of -62.49 % change on previous year compare
- 182 Qatar -63.2 % change on previous year 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -10.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 3.44 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -15.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 2.51 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -18.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0044 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Dominican Republic?
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Dominican Republic was -57.27 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest real gdp growth, annual growth rate recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 737.59 % change on previous year in 2010.
- What is the lowest real gdp growth, annual growth rate recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -269.43 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for real gdp growth, annual growth rate?
- Dominican Republic ranks 179th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is real gdp growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3,210.8%. 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 Real gdp growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Real gdp growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Real gdp growth Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Real gdp growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.