Dominican Republic Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Dominican Republic's urban population was 71.99% in 2025, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's urban population stood at 71.99% in 2025, a decline of +0.42% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 71.99% by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 80th globally.
Dominican Republic’s urban population share has risen markedly from 30.18 percent in 1960 to 71.99 percent in 2025, placing it 80th globally. The rapid urbanisation accelerated after the 1970s, reaching an all‑time peak of 74.24 percent in 2011 before a modest retreat to the current level. Over the 66‑year span, the share more than doubled, reflecting sustained rural‑to‑urban migration, expanding service sectors and infrastructure development in Santo Domingo and other metropolitan areas. This trajectory mirrors that of peer nations such as Czechia, whose urban share stands at 72.78 percent, indicating that the Dominican Republic is now comparable to middle‑income economies with advanced urban networks. The slight decline from the 2011 peak suggests emerging constraints, including housing shortages and congestion, yet the long‑run trend remains upward; continued investment in urban planning and affordable housing will be pivotal to sustaining the pace of urbanisation.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 71.54% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 71.77% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 71.99% | - | - |
| 2025 | 71.99% | −0.42% | #80 |
| 2024 | 72.41% | +0.05% | #137 |
| 2023 | 72.36% | −0.06% | #137 |
| 2022 | 72.42% | −0.50% | #136 |
| 2021 | 72.92% | −0.34% | #139 |
| 2020 | 73.26% | −0.28% | #143 |
| 2019 | 73.54% | −0.22% | #143 |
| 2018 | 73.76% | −0.17% | #144 |
| 2017 | 73.93% | −0.12% | #144 |
| 2016 | 74.05% | −0.09% | #146 |
| 2015 | 74.14% | −0.06% | #147 |
| 2014 | 74.19% | −0.03% | #148 |
| 2013 | 74.23% | −0.01% | #151 |
| 2012 | 74.24% | −0.00% | #152 |
| 2011 | 74.24% | +0.08% | #153 |
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 urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominican Republic's urban population was 71.99% in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's urban population peaked at 74.24% in 2011.
The lowest urban population in Dominican Republic was 30.18% in 1960.
Dominican Republic ranks 80th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominican Republic's urban population is projected to reach 71.99% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 71.99%. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_urban-population,
title = {Dominican Republic Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}