Dominican Republic is a country in Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2025 it has about 11.5 million people (UN estimate), the 84th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 84th
Dominican Republicドミニカ共和国
Region
Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
about 11.5 million (84th)
Area
48,671 km² (126th)
UN member since
October 24, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Dominican Republic in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 11.5 million, the 84th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/11 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 48,671 km², the 126th largest of the 193. That is about 1/7 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 237.
Joining the United Nations
Dominican Republic joined the United Nations on October 24, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
26 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Dominican Republic’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Dominican Republic on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Dominican Republic, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 13 UN member states in Caribbean. The one with the most people is Haiti.