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Dominican Republic Unemployment Rate

The Dominican Republic's unemployment rate increased to 5% in Q2 2025. This is the highest rate in three quarters and up from 4.9% in Q1 2025. The rise is linked to a slower economic growth of 2.0% year-on-year in Q2 2025. Contraction in the construction sector contributed to higher unemployment. Dominican Republic's record low unemployment rate was 3.2% in Q2 2020 and record high was 8% in Q1 2021.

Quarterly Historical Data (2015-2025)

(in %)
Quarter Unemployment Rate
Q2 2025 5%
Q1 2025 4.9%
Q4 2024 4.8%
Q3 2024 5.3%
Q2 2024 5.3%
Q1 2024 5.1%
Q4 2023 5%
Q3 2023 5.4%
Q2 2023 5.6%
Q1 2023 5.2%
Q4 2022 4.8%
Q3 2022 4.8%
Q2 2022 5.2%
Q1 2022 6.4%
Q4 2021 7.1%
Q3 2021 6.8%
Q2 2021 7.6%
Q1 2021 8%
Q4 2020 7.4%
Q3 2020 7.1%
Q2 2020 3.2%
Q1 2020 5.7%
Q4 2019 5.9%
Q3 2019 6.5%
Q2 2019 6.4%
Q1 2019 5.8%
Q4 2018 5.8%
Q3 2018 5.6%
Q2 2018 5.8%
Q1 2018 5.3%
Q4 2017 5.1%
Q3 2017 5.7%
Q2 2017 5.4%
Q1 2017 5.9%
Q4 2016 6.4%
Q3 2016 6.9%
Q2 2016 7.4%
Q1 2016 7.6%
Q4 2015 6.4%
Q3 2015 7.9%
Dominican Republic Unemployment Rate : Definition
The unemployment rate shows the percentage of the labor force in the Dominican Republic that is jobless but actively seeking work. It is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by the total labor force and multiplying by 100.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 5.47% 5.56% 2024
Female Labor Force Rate 52.9% 52.48% 2024