The economy of the Dominican Republic expanded by 2.1% in 2025, according to official data released by the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD). This result came in below the authorities’ projections, which in October had estimated economic growth of approximately 2.5% for the year.
The Monthly Index of Economic Activity (IMAE) increased by 2.3% in December, as reported on Thursday by the BCRD.
Economic expansion in 2025 was driven primarily by the agricultural and mining sectors, as well as by financial intermediation services and the hotels, bars, and restaurants segment, among other industries, according to the BCRD’s official press release.
Throughout 2025, the Dominican economy faced significant challenges to growth, despite the monetary and fiscal measures implemented. In several months, economic activity expanded by as little as 0.2%, including the growth recorded in October.
Downward revisions
Economic growth estimates for the country were revised downward during the year, first to 3.5% at mid-year and subsequently reduced to 2.5% in October.
On multiple occasions, the monetary authority indicated that the modest economic performance was largely influenced by a context of global uncertainty and tighter liquidity conditions, which adversely affected private investment, as well as by lower execution of public capital expenditure compared with the historical average in recent years.
Looking ahead, the BCRD projects a gradual recovery in economic activity, with growth expected to be around 4.0% in 2026, supported by a stronger pace of public investment execution and favorable financial conditions, in line with the Central Bank’s outlook.
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