DR National Data

Dominican Republic Tourism Statistics

Updated: 2026-06-01

Executive summary

The Dominican Republic is the #1 tourism destination in the Caribbean — ~12% market share, 11.7M visitors in 2025, US$12B in FX revenue, and 876k+ jobs directly or indirectly tied to tourism. Punta Cana alone delivers ~58% of all national arrivals.

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Key statistics

11.7M

Visitors 2025

$12B

FX revenue 2025

16%

Share of GDP

876k+

Jobs (WTTC)

National headline figures

The numbers below are the standard set cited by MITUR, Banco Central RD, WTTC and ASONAHORES. They explain why the DR is the structural Caribbean leader and why Punta Cana is the single most important node inside that system.

DR tourism — national indicators

Indicator	Value	Source / context
Total visitors 2025	11.6–11.7M	All-time record (MITUR + Presidencia)
Total visitors 2024	11.19M	+9% YoY
Total visitors 2023	10.3M	First time crossing 10M
FX revenue 2025	~US$12B	Estimate, full-year
FX revenue 2024	US$10.97B	Banco Central (ONE)
Tourism share of GDP	~16.1%	WTTC (direct + indirect)
Caribbean market share	~12%	UNWTO 2023
Direct + indirect jobs	876,000+	WTTC
Punta Cana share	~58%	Of national arrivals

Source: MITUR, Banco Central RD, Presidencia, WTTC, UNWTO, ASONAHORES.

Why DR leads the Caribbean

Three structural reasons: (1) the largest all-inclusive hotel base in the region (~85,000 AI rooms), (2) two world-scale airports — PUJ and SDQ — with the broadest non-stop network in the Caribbean, and (3) aggressive Open Skies agreements signed in 2023 with Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Chile and Peru that opened up new source markets.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many tourists visit the Dominican Republic each year?+

Approximately 11.6–11.7 million in 2025 (all-time record), 11.19M in 2024, 10.3M in 2023. Growth has averaged ~9% annually since the pandemic recovery.

How much does tourism contribute to DR GDP?+

Around 16% of national GDP including direct and indirect effects (WTTC). Direct tourism FX revenue was US$10.97B in 2024 and an estimated US$12B in 2025 — making it the country's largest source of foreign currency.

What share of DR tourism does Punta Cana account for?+

Roughly 58%. PUJ airport alone handled 11M+ passengers in 2025, and Bávaro-Punta Cana is the highest-occupancy hotel zone in the country.

Sources & methodology