Dominican Republic Population Pyramid (2026)
The Dominican Republic has a population of 11,609,500 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 83rd-largest population in the world and 0.14% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 25.8% of the population and people aged 65 and over 8.5%, with 98.8 males for every 100 females.
Dominican Republic Demographics
The Dominican Republic has 11.6 million people in 2026, up 163.9% from 4.4 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 122,350 (UN projection for 2026).
Median age 28.7 — the 86th-lowest of 194 countries.
Under-15 share 25.8% — the 88th-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Z — 26.6% (3,082,528)
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Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how the Dominican Republic's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
The Dominican Republic has 98.8 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 71,230 (0.6% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:5,769,135
- Percentage:49.7%
Female Statistics
- Population:5,840,365
- Percentage:50.3%
- Ratio Format:1:1.012
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of the Dominican Republic indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 196,929 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 | 206,574 | 18.6 | 2.29 | estimate |
| 2022 | 205,012 | 18.3 | 2.27 | estimate |
| 2023 | 203,183 | 17.9 | 2.24 | estimate |
| 2024 | 201,350 | 17.6 | 2.22 | projection |
| 2025 | 199,014 | 17.3 | 2.19 | projection |
| 2026 | 196,929 | 17.0 | 2.17 | 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 (196,929 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
The Dominican Republic's median age is 28.7 years
Half the population is younger than 28.7 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 971,741 | 8.4% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 1,005,843 | 8.7% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 1,019,158 | 8.8% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 993,889 | 8.6% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 950,425 | 8.2% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 922,703 | 7.9% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 900,303 | 7.8% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 830,407 | 7.2% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 745,022 | 6.4% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 676,295 | 5.8% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 607,419 | 5.2% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 531,209 | 4.6% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 468,524 | 4.0% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 383,436 | 3.3% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 271,633 | 2.3% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 165,275 | 1.4% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 89,180 | 0.8% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 48,242 | 0.4% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 20,885 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 6,396 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 100+ | 1,510 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 3 (falling birth rate): 2.17 children per woman and 17.0 births per 1,000, with a low death rate (6.4). Read more about Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Dominican Republic Total Fertility Rate: 2.17 children per woman
Above 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 | 2.29 | 18.6 | |
| 2022 | 2.27 | 18.3 | ↓0.02 |
| 2023 | 2.24 | 17.9 | ↓0.03 |
| 2024 | 2.22 | 17.6 | ↓0.02 |
| 2025 | 2.19 | 17.3 | ↓0.03 |
| 2026 | 2.17 | 17.0 | ↓0.02 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 2.08
The Dominican Republic's total fertility rate is 2.17 children per woman in 2026 (above replacement), above the replacement level of 2.1. The Dominican Republic ranks 87 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the middle third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −71.1% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, the Dominican Republic's population has increased by 387.8%.
The median age has increased from 15.9 in 1950 to 28.7 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding the Dominican Republic's Demographics
The Dominican Republic has a stationary population pyramid — similar-sized bands from the youngest cohorts through the working ages.
Children under 15 make up 25.8% of the population and people aged 65 and over 8.5%.
The largest five-year age band is 10–14, at 8.8% of the population, compared with 8.4% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: the Dominican Republic's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
The working-age share is still rising, from 65.2% in 2016 to 65.7% in 2026 (dependency ratio 52.2).
Fertility Transition Stage
The Dominican Republic is in a period of above replacement, with a total fertility rate of 2.17 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
The Dominican Republic's median age changed by +3.3 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 11,609,500 |
| Male Population | 5,769,135(49.7%) |
| Female Population | 5,840,365(50.3%) |
| Median Age | 28.7 years |
| Sex Ratio | 98.8 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 2,996,742(25.8%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 7,626,201(65.7%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 986,557(8.5%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 52.2 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 39.3 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 12.9 |
| Pyramid Type | Stationary |
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 the Dominican Republic
How long the average person in the Dominican Republic 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
The Dominican Republic is projected to grow to 13.0 million people by 2050 (+11.9% from 2026).
The median age rises from 28.7 in 2026 to 36.2 by 2050.
Dominican Republic's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 30.2%, growing from 4.4 million in 1970 to 5.7 million by 1980
The median age increased by 2.0 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 5.0 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 4.4M to 5.7M
- • Growth rate of 30.2% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 14.7 to 16.7 years (+2.0y)
- • 65+ share changed by +0.3 points; under-15 share by −5.0 points
Frequently Asked Questions About the Dominican Republic
How does the Dominican Republic rank globally by population?
The Dominican Republic ranks 83rd in the world by population with 11.6 million people as of 2026, representing 0.14% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does the Dominican Republic's age structure reveal about its development?
The Dominican Republic's age structure — 25.8% under 15, 65.7% working-age (15–64) and 8.5% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 3 of the demographic transition, with a stationary population pyramid. The median age is 28.7 years.
What is the dependency ratio in the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic has 52.2 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is the Dominican Republic experiencing a demographic dividend?
The Dominican Republic is in its demographic-dividend window. The working-age share is still rising, from 65.2% in 2016 to 65.7% in 2026 (dependency ratio 52.2). 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 the Dominican Republic's population?
The Dominican Republic has more females than males, with 98.8 males per 100 females.
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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). Dominican Republic Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/dominican-republic
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