nature
Dominica is nicknamed the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean" for its rainforests and 365 rivers, and is home to the world's second-largest boiling lake.
Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica
Population, GDP, and key facts about Dominica — updated for 2026.
Capital · ROSEAUContinent · AMERICASISO · DMA
Dominica quick facts
- Population
- 66,205
- Area
- 750 km²
- Population density
- 89 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 688.9 Million
- GDP per capita
- US$ 10.4K
- Capital
- Roseau
- Currency
- Eastern Caribbean dollar ($, XCD)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 577.8/month · $ 1,560/month (2024)
- Language
- English
Dominica at human scale
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Compare Dominica with any country →Dominica's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 87%Renewables · 13%
- Oil87%
- Hydropower13%
Share of Dominica's own electricity generation by source, 2023. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Dominica
What is the capital of Dominica?
The capital of Dominica is Roseau.
What is Dominica's population?
Dominica has a population of 66,205.
What is Dominica's GDP per capita?
Dominica's GDP per capita is US$ 10.4K.
What is the currency of Dominica?
The currency of Dominica is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).
What is the minimum wage in Dominica?
Dominica's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 577.8 per month (as of 2024) — $ 1,560 per month in local currency.
Is Dominica bigger than Cayman Islands?
Dominica is about 2.8× the size of Cayman Islands by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.