Dominica

Country in Americas

In brief

Population: 65.9K (2025). World rank 198 of 216; in Americas, 39 of 46. Area: 751 km². World rank 193 of 249; in Americas, 36 of 56. GDP: $723.9M (2025). World rank 202 of 210; in Americas, 44 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: population 70.4K → 65.9K, GDP $583.2M → $723.9M, and GDP per person $8,283 → $10,989.

State

Official name: Commonwealth of Dominica
Local name: Dominica
Capital: Roseau
Region: Americas
Form of government: Parliamentary republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 65,871 2025
Area: 751 km²
GDP: $723.9M 2025
GDP per person: $10,989 2025
Life expectancy: 71.3 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: English
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Time zones: UTC−4
Calling code: +1767
Emergency numbers: 999
Driving side: Left
Plug types: G
Mains voltage: 230 V