Dominica: Population growth (annual %)
In , Dominica's Population growth (annual %) was -0.46.
That's up 3.0% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Dominica ranks #201 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #39 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.94
- Trough
- -1.61
- 1-year change
- +3.0%
- 5-year change
- -6.4%
- 10-year change
- -148.9%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -0.4596 | |
| -0.4740 | |
| -0.5611 | |
| -0.5505 | |
| -0.4533 | |
| -0.4322 | |
| -0.4712 | |
| -1.6075 | |
| -1.1485 | |
| 0.0526 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Dominica's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Dominica's Population growth (annual %) was -0.46, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Dominica's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Dominica's Population growth (annual %) rose 3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Dominica rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Dominica ranked #201 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Dominica's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Dominica is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #39 of 42.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.