Dominica Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Dominica's urban population was 73.96% in 2025, ranked 77th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Dominica's urban population stood at 73.96% in 2025, a rise of +0.42% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 73.96% by 2025. Dominica ranked 77th globally.
Dominica’s urban population share has risen steadily from 37.85 percent in 1960 to 73.96 percent in 2025, marking the highest proportion recorded over the 66‑year series and placing the island at rank 77 globally. The near‑doubling of the urban share reflects sustained rural‑to‑urban migration, expanding service sectors and infrastructure development, especially after the 2000s when tourism and construction accelerated. The 2025 level of 73.96 percent is marginally below Bulgaria’s 74.06 percent and Finland’s 74.58 percent, underscoring a convergence with more industrialised economies despite Dominica’s smaller scale. The long‑run upward trajectory suggests that, absent major shocks such as natural disasters or policy shifts curbing urban growth, the urban share will likely continue to edge upward, potentially surpassing 75 percent within the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 74.81% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 74.39% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 73.96% | - | - |
| 2025 | 73.96% | +0.42% | #77 |
| 2024 | 73.54% | +0.43% | #140 |
| 2023 | 73.11% | +0.43% | #140 |
| 2022 | 72.68% | +0.42% | #139 |
| 2021 | 72.26% | +0.41% | #136 |
| 2020 | 71.85% | +0.41% | #136 |
| 2019 | 71.44% | +0.40% | #136 |
| 2018 | 71.04% | +0.40% | #137 |
| 2017 | 70.64% | +0.39% | #137 |
| 2016 | 70.25% | +0.38% | #136 |
| 2015 | 69.87% | +0.38% | #136 |
| 2014 | 69.49% | +0.37% | #135 |
| 2013 | 69.12% | +0.37% | #136 |
| 2012 | 68.75% | +0.36% | #136 |
| 2011 | 68.40% | +0.40% | #136 |
Analysis
Dominica's urban population was 73.96% in 2025, a rise of +0.42% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 73.96% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominica's urban population was 73.96% in 2025. Ranked 77th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Dominica's urban population peaked at 73.96% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Dominica was 37.85% in 1960.
Dominica ranks 77th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominica's urban population is projected to reach 73.96% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Dominica in 2025 was 73.96%. This ranks 77th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominica_urban-population,
title = {Dominica Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominica/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}