Italiano
Last visited countries
Dominica
Form of Government: Republic
Area: 749.9 sq km
Population: 73 543 inhab. (estimate 2016)
Density: 98.07 inhab./sq km
Coordinates: lat. 15° N; long. 61° W
Capital: Roseau (capital) 14 275 inhab. (2011);
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (100 cents)
Human development index: 0.726 (rank: 96)
President: Charles Savarin (DLP), in office since 2 October 2013
Prime Minister: Roosevelt Skerrit (DLP), since 8 January 2004
Internet: www.dominica.gov.dm (Government of fhe Commonwealth of Dominica)
Member of Caricom, Commonwealth, EU associated, OAS, UN, WTO
Dominica
Dominica, Commonwealth of Dominica
Useful informationInternational license plate code WD
International dialling code 001767
Travel vaccinations requirement yellow fever (required only if traveling from a country with risk of transmission, including travelers having transited more than 12 hours through the airport of a country with risk of transmission)
Electricity (Voltage) 230
Driving side left
Internet code .dm
GMT -4
DST not applied
Annual average temperature (°C) Roseau 26.3
Average temperature in January/July (°C) Roseau 24.5/27.5
Annual average precipitation (mm) Roseau 1975
Days of rainfall (annual average) Roseau 185
Geography.
The island is in the Lesser Antilles, the largest of the Windward Islands. The climate is hot and humid.
Government
It has been an independent republic within the British Commonwealth since 3 November 1978. The Cabinet is answerable to the House of Assembly (21 members elected for 5 years and 9 members elected by the President and 2 ex officio), which elects the President of the Republic. The Labour Party (DLP) won an absolute majority (15 seats) at the elections of 8 December 2014.
Justice
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicides | 8.4 | per 100 000 pop. | 2011 |
Administrative division
Administrative division
| Parish | AREA | INHABITANTS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Andrew | 178.2 sq km | 9 471 inhab. | 2011 |
| Saint David | 131.6 sq km | 6 043 inhab. | 2011 |
Cities
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseau | 14 275 | inhab. | 2011 |
| Portsmouth | 4 167 | inhab. | 2011 |
Population
| Population by age and gender (% - 2017) | ||||||||
| ||||||||
| MALE | AGE | FEMALE | ||||||
Demographic statistics
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 15.4 | ‰ | 2015 |
| Death rate | 7.9 | ‰ | 2015 |
Ethnic groups
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| black | 86.8 | % | 2001 |
| mestizo | 8.9 | % | 2001 |
Religions
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 53 | % | 2011 |
| Protestant | 20 | % | 2011 |
Languages
| DESCRIPTION |
|---|
| English (official) |
| French Creole |
Population by selected age groups
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-14 years | 21.7 | % | 2017 |
| 15-29 years | 23 | % | 2017 |
Economy
The damage caused by a hurricane in 2017 has badly affected the economy, which is based on traditional crops (bananas, coconuts and citrus fruits); the most important industry, destined for export, is soap. Tourism is also relevant. Talks have begun with the EU to exploit the country’s geothermal energy.
Economy - General data
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural prod. index (2004-06=100) | 113.26 | index | 2016 |
| Balance of trade | - 194 | M US$ | 2017 |
Economy - Employment
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active population | 38 000 | units | 2005 |
| Active population, Females | 39.5 | % | 2005 |
Economy - Unemployment
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 14 | % | 2009 |
Economy - State budget
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expenses | 369.6 | M LCU | 2015 |
| Revenues | 432.6 | M LCU | 2015 |
Employment by economic activity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| agriculture | 18.8 | % | 2014 |
| industry and services | 81.2 | % | 2014 |
GDP by economic activity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| agriculture | 18 | % | 2016 |
| industry | 13.6 | % | 2016 |
Financial data
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currency in circulation | 0.097 | BN LCU | 2017 |
| International reserves | 212.3 | M US$ | 2017 |
Agriculture
Land use
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| arable land | 30.67 | % | 2015 |
| forests | 57.77 | % | 2015 |
Agriculture - products - Cereals
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cereals, total | 0.188 | 1000 t | 2016 |
| maize | 0.188 | 1000 t | 2016 |
Agriculture - products - Roots and tubers
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cassava | 1.213 | 1000 t | 2016 |
| potatoes | 0.135 | 1000 t | 2016 |
Agriculture - products - Vegetables
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cabbages | 0.804 | 1000 t | 2016 |
| carrots and turnips | 0.769 | 1000 t | 2016 |
Agriculture - products - Coconut palm
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| coconuts | 7.785 | 1000 t | 2016 |
| copra | 1.6 | 1000 t | 2006 |
Agriculture - products - Aromatics
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cinnamon | 0.052 | 1000 t | 2016 |
| cocoa | 0.305 | 1000 t | 2016 |
Agriculture - products - Industrial crops
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| sugar cane | 4.855 | 1000 t | 2016 |
Agriculture - products - Fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| fruits, total | 55.834 | 1000 t | 2014 |
Agriculture - products - Citrus fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| citrus fruits | 23.458 | 1000 t | 2016 |
| grapefruits | 15.478 | 1000 t | 2016 |
Agriculture - products - Tropical fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocados | 0.401 | 1000 t | 2016 |
| bananas | 26.201 | 1000 t | 2016 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Cereals
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| maize | 0.111 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Roots and tubers
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cassava | 0.154 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
| potatoes | 0.009 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Vegetables
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cabbages | 0.082 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
| carrots and turnips | 0.083 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Coconut palm
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| coconuts | 2.611 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Aromatics
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cinnamon | 0.083 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
| cocoa | 2.874 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Industrial crops
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| sugar cane | 0.244 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Citrus fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| citrus fruits | 2.549 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
| grapefruits | 1.628 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Tropical fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocados | 0.163 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
| bananas | 3.417 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
Forests-Livestock-Fishing
Forestry
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| timber | 7 490 | m³ | 2016 |
Livestock - Cattle
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cattle | 13.991 | 1000 heads | 2016 |
| cattle and buffaloes | 13.991 | 1000 heads | 2016 |
Livestock - Pigs
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| pigs | 5.068 | 1000 heads | 2016 |
Livestock - Sheep
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| sheep | 7.962 | 1000 heads | 2016 |
Livestock - Goats
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| goats | 9.705 | 1000 heads | 2016 |
Livestock - Poultry
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| birds | 199 | 1000 heads | 2016 |
Livestock - Livestock products
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| eggs | 0.321 | 1000 t | 2016 |
| hides and skins | 0.084 | 1000 t | 2013 |
Fishing
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| crustaceans and molluscs | 1 | t | 2016 |
| freshwater fishes | 5 | t | 2016 |
Energy
Electric energy - Generated
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| non-renewable electricity generation | 74.468 | % | 2015 |
| - thermal | 70 | M kWh | 2015 |
Electric energy - Installed capacity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| - thermal | 20 | 1000 kW | 2015 |
| - other renew. | 7.2 | 1000 kW | 2015 |
Electric energy - Total production and capacity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| total net generation | 94 | M kWh | 2015 |
| total installed capacity | 33.2 | 1000 kW | 2015 |
Industry
Industry - Chemicals
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| soap | 8.9 | 1000 t | 2003 |
Industry - Food and beverages
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| coconut oil | 0.5 | 1000 t | 2014 |
| vegetable oils | 0.5 | 1000 t | 2014 |
Industry - Various
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| manufacturing production | 8.7 | M US$ | 2017 |
Trade
Composition of goods exports
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| manufactures | 74 | % of goods exports | 2012 |
| food products | 13.7 | % of goods exports | 2012 |
International trade by country - Merchandise Export
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 30.6 | M US$ | 2007 |
| Austria | 8.5 | M US$ | 2007 |
International trade by country - Merchandise Import
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 69.8 | M US$ | 2007 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 45.1 | M US$ | 2007 |
Tourism
International Tourism
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expenditures | 22 | M US$ | 2016 |
| Number of arrivals | 78 000 | units | 2016 |
Social and welfare
Social statistics - Education
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected years of schooling | 12.7 | years | 2008 |
| Gross enrolment ratio, primary - Female | 111 | index | 2016 |
Social statistics - Students and Teachers by level
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers, primary level | 560 | units | 2016 |
| Teachers, secondary level | 556 | units | 2016 |
Social statistics - Health
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital beds | 3.8 | per 1000 pop. | 2012 |
| Physicians | 0.5 | per 1000 pop. | 1997 |
Social statistics - Diseases
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis | 7.8 | per 100 000 pop. | 2016 |
| Tuberculosis (prevalence) | 1 | per 100 000 pop. | 2014 |
Other social indicators
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking | 90.6 | % | 2016 |
| Access to electricity | 100 | % | 2016 |
