Dominican Republic Population Clock

Dominican Republic population

11,696,448

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 0.81%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Dominican Republic

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Dominican Republic is 11,696,448, growing at an annual rate of 0.81%. That works out to a net change of approximately 254 people per day or 10 per hour.

The population change in Dominican Republic is driven by three components: approximately 199,014 births per year and 72,989 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 0.81% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 2.20 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Dominican Republic is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Dominican Republic?

The current population of Dominican Republic is approximately 11,696,448, growing at 0.81% per year.

How fast is the population of Dominican Republic changing?

By approximately 254 people per day, or 10 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Dominican Republic?

Yes. With approximately 199,014 births and 72,989 deaths per year, Dominican Republic has a natural population increase of about 126,025 people annually.

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