Annual GDP growth in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic: Annual GDP growth was 2.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.1%
Change on year
down 57.3%
World rank
142nd
of 196 countries
All-time high
14.0%
in 2021
All-time low
-7.9%
in 2020
Years of data
46
1980–2025

Annual GDP growth in Dominican Republic, 1980–2025

-10-5051015198020022025

Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2025, annual gdp growth in Dominican Republic stood at 2.1%.

The figure is down 57.3% on the previous year and down 69.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual gdp growth in Dominican Republic peaked at 14.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, -7.9%, in 2020.

That places Dominican Republic 142nd out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3.8% -2.1% 10.1% 10
1990s 5.0% -5.5% 11.2% 10
2000s 4.3% -1.3% 9.4% 10
2010s 5.6% 2.8% 8.4% 10
2020s 3.4% -7.9% 14.0% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual gdp growth in Dominican Republic?
Annual gdp growth in Dominican Republic was 2.1% in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual gdp growth recorded in Dominican Republic?
The highest recorded value was 14.0% in 2021.
What is the lowest annual gdp growth recorded in Dominican Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -7.9% in 2020.
How does Dominican Republic rank for annual gdp growth?
Dominican Republic ranks 142nd out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
Is annual gdp growth rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 69.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual GDP growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual GDP growth
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
198 places, 8,084 data points, 1980–2026
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Annual percent change in gross domestic product. This data is adjusted for inflation.