Dominican Republic Industry Value Added
Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
Dominican Republic's industry value added was 29.18% in 2025, ranked 60th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1965–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's industry value added stood at 29.18% in 2025, a rise of +0.46% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.18% by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 60th globally.
Dominican Republic’s industry value added has risen from 21.10 in 1965 to 29.18 in 2025, placing the country at 60th in the world. The indicator peaked at 33.62 in 1991 before falling to a trough of 17.38 in 1985, illustrating a volatile industrial trajectory during the 1980s and early 1990s. Over the 61‑year series the average has trended upward, yet the 2025 figure remains only marginally below the current level of Slovenia (29.25) and Mauritania (29.03), its closest peers in the ranking. The modest gain since the 1990s reflects limited diversification beyond traditional sectors such as textiles and food processing, while recent policy efforts to attract foreign direct investment in manufacturing have contributed to the incremental rise. Continued reforms aimed at improving infrastructure, labor skills and export incentives could accelerate industrial growth and push the Dominican Republic above its peers in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 28.83% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 29.01% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 29.18% | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.18% | +0.46% | #60 |
| 2024 | 28.72% | −0.58% | #117 |
| 2023 | 29.31% | −1.52% | #131 |
| 2022 | 30.83% | −0.04% | #139 |
| 2021 | 30.87% | +2.04% | #145 |
| 2020 | 28.82% | +1.47% | #143 |
| 2019 | 27.36% | +0.44% | #132 |
| 2018 | 26.92% | +1.14% | #131 |
| 2017 | 25.78% | −0.10% | #122 |
| 2016 | 25.88% | −1.06% | #127 |
| 2015 | 26.93% | −1.45% | #134 |
| 2014 | 28.39% | +0.34% | #143 |
| 2013 | 28.04% | +0.68% | #142 |
| 2012 | 27.36% | −0.18% | #133 |
| 2011 | 27.54% | +0.27% | #131 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominican Republic's industry value added was 29.18% in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's industry value added peaked at 33.62% in 1991.
The lowest industry value added in Dominican Republic was 17.38% in 1985.
Dominican Republic ranks 60th globally in industry value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominican Republic's industry value added is projected to reach 29.18% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry value added of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 29.18%. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_industry-value-added,
title = {Dominican Republic Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/industry-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}