Dominican Republic

Democracy and the rule of law
Peace and security
Climate action and environmental protection
Sustainable infrastructure
Social development
Economy and employment

Dominican Republic in brief

Total population

11.52m

HDI Rank

89

GDP per capita

$11.06k

Rural population

27.5%

Urban population

72.5%

Population density

235.1

Life Expectancy at Birth

73.72 yrs

Mean Years of Schooling

9.44 yrs

GIZ local staff

As of: 31.12.2025

26 National employees
6 International employees

Insights

Feature

Momentum for the energy transition

In the Dominican Republic, the energy transition is gaining momentum. Many stakeholders are joining forces to ensure that the Caribbean nation achieves its climate targets.

The energy transition is gaining momentum in the Dominican Republic. Many are pulling together to help the Caribbean country achieve its climate goals.

Interview

‘We need new energy partnerships’

In this interview with akzente, Antonio Almonte, Minister of Energy and Mines in the Dominican Republic, talks about the obstacles his country faces as it moves to put its energy mix on a more sustainable footing and about cooperation with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

wind turbines

Report

Nature’s bounty

Why drones are joining chickens and bees in boosting biodiversity. A visit to the Núñez family farm in the Dominican Republic.

Harvest worker on a banana plantation

Projects in this country