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Dominican Republic Current Account Balance

Current account balance as % of GDP  BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS

-2.49% +0.86% (+25.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #107 Global Peak 4.84% (2003) Source World Bank
Dominican Republic Current Account Balance (1968–2025)

Overview

Dominican Republic's current account balance stood at -2.49% in 2025, a rise of +0.86% from 2024. The IMF projects -2.49% by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 107th globally.

Data & projection

Year Current Account Balance YoY change Rank
2030* IMF -2.48% - -
2029* IMF -2.56% - -
2028* IMF -2.64% - -
2027* IMF -2.56% - -
2026* IMF -2.46% - -
2025* IMF -2.49% - -
2025 -2.49% +0.86% #107
2024 -3.35% +0.30% #67
2023 -3.67% +2.09% #63
2022 -5.77% −2.95% #68
2021 -2.83% −1.14% #85
2020 -1.69% −0.36% #97
2019 -1.33% +0.22% #107
2018 -1.55% −1.39% #116
2017 -0.17% +0.91% #128
2016 -1.08% +0.72% #126
2015 -1.80% +1.43% #113
2014 -3.24% +0.86% #93
2013 -4.11% +2.44% #83
2012 -6.56% +0.96% #67
2011 -7.52% −0.05% #59
Show all years (1968-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection
Source: World Bank (BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS) · Last updated 2025

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 51.5% Rate 32.6% Gap -18.8pp Reserves YoY +195.6%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Angola 2024
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Argentina 2024
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Egypt, Arab Republic of 2024
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Egypt, Arab Republic of 2023
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Gambia, The 2023
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Hungary 2023
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw current account balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dominican Republic's current account balance?▾

Dominican Republic's current account balance was -2.49% in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 25.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest current account balance in Dominican Republic?▾

Dominican Republic's current account balance peaked at 4.84% in 2003.

What was the lowest current account balance in Dominican Republic?▾

The lowest current account balance in Dominican Republic was -10.65% in 1980.

How does Dominican Republic rank in current account balance?▾

Dominican Republic ranks 107th globally in current account balance as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for current account balance?▾

The World Bank indicator code is BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected current account balance of Dominican Republic in 2025?▾

Dominican Republic's current account balance is projected to reach -2.49% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the current account balance of Dominican Republic in 2025?▾

The current account balance of Dominican Republic in 2025 was -2.49%. This ranks 107th in the world.

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