Dominican Republic
Island Rhythms and Baseball Dreams
Overview
The Caribbean's most visited destination, sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, known for its all-inclusive resorts, merengue music, and baseball talent.
Geographic Context
Region
Americas
Subregion
Caribbean
Land Area
48,671 km²
Capital
Santo Domingo
Languages
Spanish
Currencies
Dominican peso ($)
At a Glance
54
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
27
Freedom
85
Security
50
Life Expectancy
73.3 yrs
Median Age
27.7 yrs
Urbanization
85%
Cost Index
39
Housing Index
22
Healthcare Access
30/100
Climate
Average Temperature
25.3°C
Average AQI
30
Most Temperate Cities
1 Higüey 27.3°C
2 La Romana 27.3°C
3 Salvaleón de Higüey 27.3°C
4 Punta Cana 27.2°C
5 San Pedro de Macorís 27.1°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Juncalito Abajo 30 AQI
2 Veragua Arriba 30 AQI
3 El Guayabal 30 AQI
4 San Ignacio de Sabaneta 30 AQI
5 Yayas de Viajama 30 AQI
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 39
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 22
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 27.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 25.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 15/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 18/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 71 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 35
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 0.74% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 44 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 44/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025