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Dominican Republic Trade Balance

External balance on goods and services  NE.RSB.GNFS.CD

$-9.8B −$2.0B (-26.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #157 Global Peak $210.6M (2004) Source World Bank

Dominican Republic Trade Balance (1960–2025)

Overview

Dominican Republic's trade balance stood at $-9.8B in 2025, a decline of +$2.0B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $-9.8B by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 157th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Balance YoY change Rank
2027* trend $-10.7B - -
2026* trend $-10.3B - -
2025* trend $-9.8B - -
2025 $-9.8B −$2.0B #157
2024 $-7.8B +$904.5M #22
2023 $-8.7B +$3.0B #21
2022 $-11.7B −$3.3B #24
2021 $-8.4B −$2.8B #20
2020 $-5.6B −$1.8B #23
2019 $-3.8B −$103.3M #35
2018 $-3.7B −$1.8B #36
2017 $-1.9B +$628.0M #47
2016 $-2.5B +$507.1M #42
2015 $-3.0B +$215.0M #42
2014 $-3.2B +$534.5M #42
2013 $-3.8B +$1.7B #36
2012 $-5.4B +$601.3M #26
2011 $-6.0B −$382.5M #26
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
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 trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dominican Republic's trade balance?

Dominican Republic's trade balance was $-9.8B in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 26.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest trade balance in Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic's trade balance peaked at $210.6M in 2004.

What was the lowest trade balance in Dominican Republic?

The lowest trade balance in Dominican Republic was $-11.7B in 2022.

How does Dominican Republic rank in trade balance?

Dominican Republic ranks 157th globally in trade balance as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade balance?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade balance of Dominican Republic in 2025?

Dominican Republic's trade balance is projected to reach $-9.8B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade balance of Dominican Republic in 2025?

The trade balance of Dominican Republic in 2025 was $-9.8B. This ranks 157th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_trade-balance, title = {Dominican Republic Trade Balance}, url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/trade-balance}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }