Image 1: Population Pyramid of DR
Image 2: Thematic Map to show population of DR
Image 3: Cartogram of World Map
Image 4: Graph of Immigration in DR
Image 5: Immigration of DR graph year 2000+
Image 6: Density map of DR
Image 7: Economic Activity Map of DR
Image 8: Economic Growth Map for DR
Image 2: Thematic Map to show population of DR
Image 3: Cartogram of World Map
Image 4: Graph of Immigration in DR
Image 5: Immigration of DR graph year 2000+
Image 6: Density map of DR
Image 7: Economic Activity Map of DR
Image 8: Economic Growth Map for DR
Population:
The current population of the Dominican Republic is approximately 10,847,910 people, 1.01% more people than last year in 2019. The current population density of the Dominican Republic in 2020 is 222.89 people per square km.
RNI: The Rate of Natural Increase is 1.3% in the year of 2020.
Doubling Time: In the DR, it would take 32 years for the population to double.
Life Expectancy: The Dominican Republican's life expectancy is age 73.
Dependency Rate: The latest value for dependency rate of Dominican Republic was 52.99 as of 2018.
Literacy Rate: The literacy rate is around 93.78% .
Average Income: The average monthly income for Dominicans is RD $41,164 (US $777) for a household with 3.2 members.
GNI PPP: The GNI PPP of the Dominican Republican is $17,330
Population vs. availability of resources: With average births per year being at 85 thousand and average deaths being 24 thousand, the population will continue to increase. With the country being the size that it is, it has been predicted that there would soon be not enough space or resources for this growing population.
Stage of the Demographic Transition Model: The Dominican Republic is currently in stage two of the Demographic Transition Model. They have a high CBR, a high CDR and a low life expectancy.
Population Policies: Until 1961, the end of the Trujillo era, a pro-natalist attitude predominated the Dominican Republic. In 1962-1966, a change in attitudes began when efforts at family planning increased and the Dominican Association for Family Welfare was created. At this time, the government offered quiet support by allowing tax-free importation of contraceptives.
Current Population Related Concerns: The World Bank notes that while the DR has made successful attempts at reducing poverty, the country is still vulnerable to natural disasters such as hurricanes Maria and Irma, which struck in 2017. Because of this, they also point out that providing adequate public services to the Dominican Republic's population remains a challenge. With the rising population, it is predicted that there soon wouldn't be enough space or resources for the population.
Migration:
Current Net Migration: The current net migration for the Dominican Republican today is -2.756 per 1000 population, a 1.5% decline from 2019. In 2016, nearly 1.1 million Dominican immigrants lived in the United States, representing 2.5 percent of the nation's roughly 44 million foreign-born population. Today, Dominican immigrants and their descendants comprise the fifth- largest Hispanic group in the United States.
Push/Pull Factors: From 1910 to 1940's, a few Dominicans arrived to the United States to seek employment, with majority residing in New York City. Rafael Trujillo was a cruel, ruthless political leader who had control of the DR at that time. His regime consisted of political violence and repressive government policies. These were evident push factors that led Dominicans to seek U.S protection. During the 1960's U.S foreign policy became a pull factor for Dominicans.
Immigrants Policies: Immigrant visas to the United States are processed for citizens and residents of Dominican Republic at the U.S Embassy in Santa Domingo. The Dominican Republic Immigration Policy includes two mechanisms; Special Law 169-14 and the National Registration Plan. Special Law 169-14 is a policy that orders a census of the country and provides proper documentation to populations that were vulnerable. The National Registration Plan is a special initiative, prompted by the Ministry of Interior and Police, designed to correct the immigration status of people who are in the country illegally, i.e. without proper documentation.
Push/Pull Factors: From 1910 to 1940's, a few Dominicans arrived to the United States to seek employment, with majority residing in New York City. Rafael Trujillo was a cruel, ruthless political leader who had control of the DR at that time. His regime consisted of political violence and repressive government policies. These were evident push factors that led Dominicans to seek U.S protection. During the 1960's U.S foreign policy became a pull factor for Dominicans.
Immigrants Policies: Immigrant visas to the United States are processed for citizens and residents of Dominican Republic at the U.S Embassy in Santa Domingo. The Dominican Republic Immigration Policy includes two mechanisms; Special Law 169-14 and the National Registration Plan. Special Law 169-14 is a policy that orders a census of the country and provides proper documentation to populations that were vulnerable. The National Registration Plan is a special initiative, prompted by the Ministry of Interior and Police, designed to correct the immigration status of people who are in the country illegally, i.e. without proper documentation.