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Dominican Republic's

Economic indicators

62

World ranked

Dominican Republic ranks 62 in the world by current economic output

$121.4bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

7

LATAM ranked

Dominican Republic is ranked 7 in LATAM by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for Dominican Republic, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

4.2%

Current rate

▼ 0.6% reduction

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

Dominican Republic's inflation rate

14 weeks

Maternity leave

Maternity: 14 weeks paid leave for eligible employees, split costs between Social Security & employer. Paternity: 2 days paid leave, employer-paid. No specific parental leave in the DR.

90 days

Sick leave

Employees get up to 90 days paid sick leave: 60% of salary for outpatient care and 40% for hospital stays. Employers pay initially but are reimbursed by Social Security.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

Dominican Republic's

Labor market

Dominican Republic vs world population age distribution

10.4m

Population

Dominican Republic has a population of about 10.4m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

12 days

Minimum annual holidays

Minimum annual holidays reflect mandated leave. Hiring in countries with high allowances (over 25 days) may require emphasizing work-life balance when recruiting.

39 hrs

Average working full time week

Standard work hours are 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, with the option to extend by 4 hours on Saturday. Overtime is paid beyond these limits.

5.6%

Current percentage

▲ 0.1% increase

Dominican Republic has an unhealthy unemployment rate, suggesting there may be some economic or structural challenges . Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small increase in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability, with a slight dip in job availability

Unemployment rate

Dominican Republic's

Top performing companies and industries

Top industries

  • tourism
  • gold mining
  • textiles

Ratio of males to females (by age)

76 / 52

Male

[ "In Dominican Republic there is a large gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating significant structural or cultural barriers preventing more equal gender parity." ]

Dominican Republic's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.

Ethnicity

In ethnically diverse countries, there may be a greater variety of candidates with different cultural backgrounds. Employers may need to focus more on inclusive hiring practices to attract talent from across different ethnic groups.