Unemployment in Dominican Republic
The unemployment rate averaged 6.6% in the decade to 2022, below the 8.6% average for Central America and Caribbean. The unemployment rate in the Dominican Republic in 2022 was 5.3%. For more unemployment information, visit our dedicated page.
Dominican Republic Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment Rate for Dominican Republic from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Dominican Republic Unemployment Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, aop) | 6.2 | 5.8 | 7.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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