Remittances, annual growth rate in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic: Remittances, annual growth rate was 6.67 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
6.67 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 85.7%
World rank
43rd
of 189 countries
All-time high
264.34 % change on previous year
in 1976
All-time low
-48.51 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
55
1971–2025

Remittances, annual growth rate in Dominican Republic, 1971–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for remittances, annual growth rate in Dominican Republic is 6.67 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 85.7% on the previous year and up 232.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, remittances, annual growth rate in Dominican Republic peaked at 264.34 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -48.51 % change on previous year, in 1971.

Dominican Republic ranks 43rd of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Remittances, annual growth rate in Dominican Republic, year by year

Annual values for Remittances, annual growth rate in Dominican Republic, 1971 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -48.51 % change on previous year —
1972 38.79 % change on previous year -180.0%
1973 -15.24 % change on previous year -139.3%
1974 -10.5 % change on previous year -31.1%
1975 -15.07 % change on previous year +43.5%
1976 264.34 % change on previous year -1853.8%
1977 -4.93 % change on previous year -101.9%
1978 3.16 % change on previous year -164.0%
1979 5.53 % change on previous year +75.0%
1980 -7.68 % change on previous year -238.9%
1981 -10.68 % change on previous year +39.0%
1982 -4.99 % change on previous year -53.3%
1983 -7.98 % change on previous year +59.9%
1984 -16.39 % change on previous year +105.5%
1985 171.31 % change on previous year -1145.1%
1986 -23.25 % change on previous year -113.6%
1987 27.3 % change on previous year -217.4%
1988 14.66 % change on previous year -46.3%
1989 -16.37 % change on previous year -211.7%
1990 -0.9739 % change on previous year -94.1%
1991 -24.64 % change on previous year +2429.6%
1992 -10.95 % change on previous year -55.5%
1993 94.05 % change on previous year -958.7%
1994 -6.04 % change on previous year -106.4%
1995 -7.37 % change on previous year +22.2%
1996 4.63 % change on previous year -162.8%
1997 8.12 % change on previous year +75.5%
1998 13.68 % change on previous year +68.5%
1999 13.59 % change on previous year -0.6%
2000 2.67 % change on previous year -80.3%
2001 2.32 % change on previous year -13.2%
2002 4.46 % change on previous year +92.1%
2003 34.37 % change on previous year +671.0%
2004 3.13 % change on previous year -90.9%
2005 -32.17 % change on previous year -1127.4%
2006 6.07 % change on previous year -118.9%
2007 -4.16 % change on previous year -168.5%
2008 -2.97 % change on previous year -28.6%
2009 -5.55 % change on previous year +87.0%
2010 2.03 % change on previous year -136.6%
2011 1.29 % change on previous year -36.4%
2012 -3.83 % change on previous year -396.7%
2013 1.89 % change on previous year -149.2%
2014 0.1078 % change on previous year -94.3%
2015 2 % change on previous year +1758.9%
2016 -0.4265 % change on previous year -121.3%
2017 7.16 % change on previous year -1779.5%
2018 2.67 % change on previous year -62.8%
2019 3.77 % change on previous year +41.6%
2020 27.43 % change on previous year +626.6%
2021 6.78 % change on previous year -75.3%
2022 -20.03 % change on previous year -395.6%
2023 -2.67 % change on previous year -86.7%
2024 3.59 % change on previous year -234.7%
2025 6.67 % change on previous year +85.7%

Dominican Republic compared with similar countries

  • Dominican Republic's 6.67 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -3.05 % change on previous year. (54 countries reporting)
  • Dominican Republic's 6.67 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -1.88 % change on previous year. (35 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Remittances, annual growth rate in Dominican Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1991 -2429.6% -0.9739 % change on previous year -24.64 % change on previous year
1976 +1853.8% -15.07 % change on previous year 264.34 % change on previous year
2017 +1779.5% -0.4265 % change on previous year 7.16 % change on previous year
2015 +1758.9% 0.1078 % change on previous year 2 % change on previous year
2005 -1127.4% 3.13 % change on previous year -32.17 % change on previous year
1985 +1145.1% -16.39 % change on previous year 171.31 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 24.17 % change on previous year -48.51 % change on previous year 264.34 % change on previous year 9
1980s 12.59 % change on previous year -23.25 % change on previous year 171.31 % change on previous year 10
1990s 8.41 % change on previous year -24.64 % change on previous year 94.05 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.8172 % change on previous year -32.17 % change on previous year 34.37 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.67 % change on previous year -3.83 % change on previous year 7.16 % change on previous year 10
2020s 3.63 % change on previous year -20.03 % change on previous year 27.43 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Dominican Republic

  1. 40 Ireland 7.09 % change on previous year compare
  2. 41 Solomon Islands 7.04 % change on previous year compare
  3. 42 Sweden 6.78 % change on previous year compare
  4. 44 Tunisia 6.33 % change on previous year compare
  5. 45 Uruguay 6.28 % change on previous year compare
  6. 46 Indonesia 6 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is remittances, annual growth rate in Dominican Republic?
Remittances, annual growth rate in Dominican Republic was 6.67 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest remittances, annual growth rate recorded in Dominican Republic?
The highest recorded value was 264.34 % change on previous year in 1976.
What is the lowest remittances, annual growth rate recorded in Dominican Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -48.51 % change on previous year in 1971.
How does Dominican Republic rank for remittances, annual growth rate?
Dominican Republic ranks 43rd out of 189 countries with data for 2025.
Is remittances, annual growth rate rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 232.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Remittances, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Remittances. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Remittances, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
189 places, 6,804 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Remittances. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.