What is the Population of Dominican Republic?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Dominican Republic has a population of approximately 10,771,504 people, making it the 88th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.13% of the world's population. With a land area of 48,671 km², the population density is roughly 221 people per km².
| Population | 10,771,504 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 88th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.13% |
| Area | 48,671 km² |
| Population density | 221 / km² |
| Demonym | Dominican |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 10,771,504 | 88th |
| Bolivia | 11,365,333 | 85th |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,294,243 | 86th |
| Czechia | 10,882,341 | 87th |
| Portugal | 10,749,635 | 89th |
| Sweden | 10,605,098 | 90th |
| Tajikistan | 10,499,000 | 91st |
Dominican Republic compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Haiti | 11,867,032 | 27,750 |
Dominican Republic in context
- Dominican Republic covers 48,671 km², making it the 128th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Haiti.
- With 10,771,504 people, Dominican Republic holds about 28.4% of the population of Caribbean.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Dominican Republic is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Dominican Republic — FAQ
What is the population of Dominican Republic?
The population of Dominican Republic is approximately 10,771,504 (10.8 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Dominican Republic in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Dominican Republic at approximately 10,771,504 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Dominican Republic is the 88th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Dominican Republic?
Approximately 10,771,504 people live in Dominican Republic, making it the 88th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Dominican Republic rank by population?
Dominican Republic is the 88th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.13%.
What is the population density of Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has a population density of roughly 221 people per km², based on a land area of 48,671 km².
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