Dominica Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Dominica's population growth was -0.48% in 2025, ranked 196th globally. This represents a 4.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Dominica's population growth stood at -0.48% in 2025, a decline of +0.02pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.48% by 2025. Dominica ranked 196th globally.
Dominica’s population growth has shifted from a modest expansion of 1.40 % in 1961 to a sustained decline, registering –0.48 % in 2025, which places the island at 196th globally. The upward momentum peaked at 1.79 % in 1969, but the trajectory reversed sharply, reaching an all‑time trough of –1.61 % in 2017, the deepest negative rate in the 65‑year series. The current decline is comparable to that of Japan (–0.52 %) and slightly deeper than Cuba’s –0.44 % and Monaco’s –0.49 %, suggesting that demographic pressures are aligning with those of other small, aging economies. Factors such as out‑migration, low fertility and the lingering effects of natural disasters have contributed to the persistent contraction. If fertility rates rise or migration policies become more favorable, the negative trend could be moderated; otherwise the island is likely to continue experiencing modest population loss in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.47% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -0.47% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.48% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.48% | −0.02pp | #196 |
| 2024 | -0.46% | +0.01pp | #17 |
| 2023 | -0.47% | +0.09pp | #18 |
| 2022 | -0.56% | −0.01pp | #22 |
| 2021 | -0.55% | −0.10pp | #30 |
| 2020 | -0.45% | −0.02pp | #27 |
| 2019 | -0.43% | +0.04pp | #24 |
| 2018 | -0.47% | +1.14pp | #24 |
| 2017 | -1.61% | −0.46pp | #8 |
| 2016 | -1.15% | −1.20pp | #14 |
| 2015 | 0.05% | −0.89pp | #40 |
| 2014 | 0.94% | +0.08pp | #93 |
| 2013 | 0.86% | +0.77pp | #87 |
| 2012 | 0.09% | −0.19pp | #40 |
| 2011 | 0.28% | +0.29pp | #51 |
Analysis
Dominica's population growth was -0.48% in 2025, a decline of −0.02pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -0.48% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominica's population growth was -0.48% in 2025. Ranked 196th globally. This represents a 4.5% decrease from the previous year.
Dominica's population growth peaked at 1.79% in 1969.
The lowest population growth in Dominica was -1.61% in 2017.
Dominica ranks 196th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominica's population growth is projected to reach -0.48% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Dominica in 2025 was -0.48%. This ranks 196th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominica_population-growth,
title = {Dominica Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominica/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}