Dominica Population Pyramid (2026)
Dominica has a population of 65,510 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 186th-largest population in the world and less than 0.01% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 17.4% of the population and people aged 65 and over 13.5%, with 99.5 males for every 100 females.
Dominica Demographics
Dominica has 65,510 people in 2026, down 4.9% from 68,908 in 1970.
Deaths outnumber births by 115 (UN projection for 2026).
Under-15 share 17.4% — the 59th-lowest of 194 countries.
65+ share 13.5% — the 62nd-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Millennials — 25.0% (16,369)
All generations in Dominica →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Dominica's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Dominica has 99.5 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 170 (0.3% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:32,670
- Percentage:49.9%
Female Statistics
- Population:32,840
- Percentage:50.1%
- Ratio Format:1:1.005
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Dominica indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 700 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 756 | 11.3 | 1.48 | estimate |
| 2022 | 745 | 11.1 | 1.48 | estimate |
| 2023 | 738 | 11.1 | 1.48 | estimate |
| 2024 | 727 | 11.0 | 1.48 | projection |
| 2025 | 713 | 10.8 | 1.47 | projection |
| 2026 | 700 | 10.7 | 1.46 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (700 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Dominica's median age is 36.6 years
Half the population is younger than 36.6 years, half is older — indicating a middle-aged society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 3,480 | 5.3% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 3,703 | 5.7% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 4,198 | 6.4% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 4,307 | 6.6% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 4,256 | 6.5% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 4,566 | 7.0% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 5,422 | 8.3% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 5,192 | 7.9% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 4,832 | 7.4% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 3,904 | 6.0% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 4,141 | 6.3% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 4,636 | 7.1% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 4,056 | 6.2% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 3,322 | 5.1% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 2,342 | 3.6% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 1,542 | 2.4% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 924 | 1.4% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 465 | 0.7% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 180 | 0.3% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 40 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 100+ | 5 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 5 (natural decrease): deaths outnumber births — 10.7 births and 12.4 deaths per 1,000 people in 2026. Read more about Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Dominica Total Fertility Rate: 1.46 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.48 | 11.3 | |
| 2022 | 1.48 | 11.1 | 0.00 |
| 2023 | 1.48 | 11.1 | 0.00 |
| 2024 | 1.48 | 11.0 | 0.00 |
| 2025 | 1.47 | 10.8 | ↓0.01 |
| 2026 | 1.46 | 10.7 | ↓0.01 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.46
Dominica's total fertility rate is 1.46 children per woman in 2026 (below replacement), below the replacement level of 2.1. Dominica ranks 154 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the lowest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −72.1% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Dominica's population has increased by 30.5%.
The median age has increased from 17.6 in 1950 to 36.6 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Dominica's Demographics
Dominica has a constrictive population pyramid — a base narrower than the middle, so younger cohorts are smaller than the ones above them.
Children under 15 make up 17.4% of the population and people aged 65 and over 13.5%.
The largest five-year age band is 30–34, at 8.3% of the population, compared with 5.3% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Dominica's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Dominica's working-age share is projected to peak in 2025 at 69.2%.
Fertility Transition Stage
Dominica is in a period of below replacement, with a total fertility rate of 1.46 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Dominica's median age changed by +4.9 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 65,510 |
| Male Population | 32,670(49.9%) |
| Female Population | 32,840(50.1%) |
| Median Age | 36.6 years |
| Sex Ratio | 99.5 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 11,381(17.4%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 45,309(69.2%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 8,820(13.5%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 44.6 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 25.1 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 19.5 |
| Pyramid Type | Constrictive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Dominica
How long the average person in Dominica is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Dominica is projected to shrink to 63,193 people by 2050 (−3.5% from 2026).
The median age rises from 36.6 in 2026 to 42.1 by 2050.
Dominica's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 6.1%, growing from 0.1 million in 1970 to 0.1 million by 1980
The median age increased by 2.9 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 8.0 percentage points
Meanwhile, the elderly population proportion grew by 1.2 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 69K to 73K
- • Growth rate of 6.1% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 14.6 to 17.5 years (+2.9y)
- • 65+ share changed by +1.2 points; under-15 share by −8.0 points
Frequently Asked Questions About Dominica
How does Dominica rank globally by population?
Dominica ranks 186th in the world by population with 65,510 people as of 2026.
What does Dominica's age structure reveal about its development?
Dominica's age structure — 17.4% under 15, 69.2% working-age (15–64) and 13.5% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 5 of the demographic transition, with a constrictive population pyramid. The median age is 36.6 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Dominica?
Dominica has 44.6 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Dominica experiencing a demographic dividend?
Dominica is at the peak of its demographic-dividend window. Dominica's working-age share is projected to peak in 2025 at 69.2%. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Dominica's population?
Dominica has more females than males, with 99.5 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Dominica Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/dominica
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