Commonwealth of Dominica
Capital: Roseau
Population: 66,510
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Dominica is a Caribbean island nation located in the Lesser Antilles, between Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south. Its capital and largest city is Roseau, situated on the western coast. Dominica is known for its untouched natural beauty, including rainforests, volcanic mountains, hot springs, waterfalls, and diverse wildlife. The country’s economy is mainly based on agriculture, especially bananas, alongside tourism and offshore financial services. Dominica is a democratic republic and a member of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and the United Nations. The country is committed to eco-tourism and sustainability, and it is often called the “Nature Isle of the Caribbean” due to its lush landscapes and efforts to preserve the environment.
Growth Rate
-0.474
%
Fertility Rate
1.484
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
12.763
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
71.1
years
Total Population in Dominica
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Dominica.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-2.992
(+0.031)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.