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Data file updated Jul 5, 2026
Dominica
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Roseau
- Currency
- Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
- Language
- English
- Government
- Unitary parliamentary constitutional republic
- Internet Users
- 82.0%
- Unemployment
- 6.8%
Population
65,871
GDP
$723.86M
GDP per Capita
$10,989
Area
751 km²
Life Expectancy
71.3 years
HDI
0.7
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $723.86M |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $10,989 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 6.8% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 43.0 |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) |
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 71.3 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 94.0% |
| Internet Users (%) | 82.0% |
| Human Development Index | 0.7 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 0 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 0 |
| Total Military Personnel | 400 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $5M |
| Tanks | 0 |
| Armored Vehicles | 0 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 |
| Towed Artillery | 0 |
| Rocket Projectors | 0 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 0 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 0 |
| Attack Aircraft | 0 |
| Transport Aircraft | 0 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 0 |
| Helicopters | 0 |
| Attack Helicopters | 0 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 5.4% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 2 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 96.5% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 82.0% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 5.8% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 1.1 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 3.8 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 72.5 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 77.2 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 52.3 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 22.0 |
| Groceries Index | 55.0 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 40.0 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 35.0 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $10 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $40 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $550 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $350 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $120 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $60 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $30 |
Historical Data
No Historical Data Available
Historical data is not available for the selected countries.
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Religious Composition
- Roman Catholic 52.7%
- Protestant 29.7%
- None 6.1%
- Other Christian 5.6%
- Unspecified 1.9%
- Other 1.5%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 7.3 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
34.9
Median Age