The Dominican Republic has experienced steady population growth over the past several decades. In the mid-20th century, the country’s population was under 3 million, but as of 2024, it is estimated to be over 11 million people. This growth has been driven by a combination of natural increase—due to relatively high birth rates and declining mortality rates—and, to a lesser extent, migration. The annual population growth rate has slowed in recent years, reflecting global trends of declining fertility, but the country remains one of the more populous in the Caribbean. Urbanization has also accelerated, with a significant portion of the population now residing in cities such as Santo Domingo and Santiago, contributing to shifts in demographic patterns and increased demand for urban infrastructure and services.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,352,968 | 48.7 |
| 1955 | 2,737,257 | 56.6 |
| 1960 | 3,231,488 | 66.9 |
| 1965 | 3,805,881 | 78.8 |
| 1970 | 4,422,755 | 91.5 |
| 1975 | 5,048,499 | 104.5 |
| 1980 | 5,696,855 | 117.9 |
| 1985 | 6,366,148 | 131.7 |
| 1990 | 7,023,987 | 145.4 |
| 1995 | 7,619,323 | 157.7 |
| 2000 | 8,231,409 | 170.4 |
| 2005 | 8,849,245 | 183.1 |
| 2010 | 9,432,674 | 195.2 |
| 2015 | 9,987,801 | 206.7 |
| 2020 | 10,498,946 | 217.3 |
| 2022 | 10,694,700 | 221.3 |
| 2023 | 10,790,744 | 223.3 |
| 2024 | 10,885,232 | 225.3 |
| 2025 | 10,977,927 | 227.2 |
| 2030 | 11,415,619 | 236.3 |
| 2035 | 11,799,644 | 244.2 |
| 2040 | 12,124,973 | 250.9 |
| 2045 | 12,394,081 | 256.5 |
| 2050 | 12,608,829 | 260.9 |
| 2055 | 12,767,881 | 264.2 |
| 2060 | 12,868,429 | 266.3 |
| 2065 | 12,909,109 | 267.2 |
| 2070 | 12,888,330 | 266.7 |
| 2075 | 12,805,868 | 265 |
| 2080 | 12,663,926 | 262.1 |
| 2085 | 12,467,224 | 258 |
| 2090 | 12,222,569 | 253 |
| 2095 | 11,937,476 | 247.1 |
| 2100 | 11,618,225 | 240.4 |
Data from US Census International Database