Crude death rate in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Crude death rate was 6.25 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6.25
Change on year
up 6.0%
World rank
168th
of 236 countries
All-time high
21.81
in 1950
All-time low
5.54
in 1999
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Crude death rate in Dominican Republic, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for crude death rate in Dominican Republic is 6.25, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crude death rate in Dominican Republic peaked at 21.81 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 5.54, in 1999.
That places Dominican Republic 168th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Crude death rate in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 21.81 | — |
| 1951 | 21.25 | -2.6% |
| 1952 | 20.71 | -2.5% |
| 1953 | 20.19 | -2.5% |
| 1954 | 19.66 | -2.6% |
| 1955 | 19.08 | -2.9% |
| 1956 | 18.5 | -3.0% |
| 1957 | 17.92 | -3.2% |
| 1958 | 17.33 | -3.3% |
| 1959 | 16.73 | -3.5% |
| 1960 | 16.11 | -3.7% |
| 1961 | 15.49 | -3.9% |
| 1962 | 14.86 | -4.1% |
| 1963 | 14.34 | -3.5% |
| 1964 | 13.63 | -5.0% |
| 1965 | 14.1 | +3.5% |
| 1966 | 12.55 | -11.0% |
| 1967 | 12.01 | -4.3% |
| 1968 | 11.49 | -4.3% |
| 1969 | 11.02 | -4.2% |
| 1970 | 10.58 | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 10.16 | -3.9% |
| 1972 | 9.78 | -3.7% |
| 1973 | 9.43 | -3.6% |
| 1974 | 9.09 | -3.6% |
| 1975 | 8.78 | -3.4% |
| 1976 | 8.49 | -3.2% |
| 1977 | 8.23 | -3.1% |
| 1978 | 8 | -2.8% |
| 1979 | 8.06 | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 7.61 | -5.6% |
| 1981 | 7.43 | -2.4% |
| 1982 | 7.24 | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 7.08 | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 6.89 | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 6.7 | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 6.54 | -2.3% |
| 1987 | 6.4 | -2.1% |
| 1988 | 6.29 | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 6.18 | -1.7% |
| 1990 | 6.06 | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 5.94 | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 5.84 | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 5.75 | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 5.68 | -1.2% |
| 1995 | 5.64 | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 5.61 | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 5.56 | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 5.58 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 5.54 | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 5.56 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 5.55 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 5.55 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 5.56 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 5.66 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 5.62 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 5.68 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 5.75 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 5.75 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 5.75 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 5.66 | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 5.57 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 5.54 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 5.55 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 5.6 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 5.75 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 5.88 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 5.8 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 5.86 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 6.13 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 6.47 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 6.99 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 5.9 | -15.6% |
| 2023 | 6.25 | +6.0% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 6.25 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.02, 89% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 6.25 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.46, 84% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 19.32 | 16.73 | 21.81 | 10 |
| 1960s | 13.56 | 11.02 | 16.11 | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.06 | 8 | 10.58 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.84 | 6.18 | 7.61 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.72 | 5.54 | 6.06 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.64 | 5.55 | 5.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.73 | 5.54 | 6.13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.4 | 5.9 | 6.99 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 165 Congo 6.29 compare
- 166 New Caledonia 6.27 compare
- 167 Gabon 6.27 compare
- 169 Philippines 6.24 compare
- 170 Laos 6.22 compare
- 171 Uzbekistan 6.21 compare
More health data for Dominican Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.45 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5233 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 598 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0418 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0434 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crude death rate in Dominican Republic?
- Crude death rate in Dominican Republic was 6.25 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest crude death rate recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 21.81 in 1950.
- What is the lowest crude death rate recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.54 in 1999.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for crude death rate?
- Dominican Republic ranks 168th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crude death rate rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Crude death rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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