Population of Dominica
As of August 2026, the population of Dominica is 65.5 thousand. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 350 in the last year, representing a decline of 0.55%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 31.7 years in 2016 to 36.6 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 71.6 years and population density is 87.3 inhabitants per square kilometer.
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Population Growth
The population growth rate of Dominica peaked in 1959, reaching around 2.72% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.53% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.58 thousand in 1959 to nearly -350 in 2026.
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Life Expectancy
In Dominica, life expectancy at birth has remained stable over the last 20 years, hovering around 72 years since 2006.
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Most populous cities in Dominica
The cities of Dominica are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 27.8 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Roseau, Saint George Parish, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 16.6 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Portsmouth, Saint John Parish with 3.6 thousand and Marigot, Saint Andrew Parish with 2.7 thousand.
These are the 20 most populous cities in Dominica:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roseau, Saint George Parish | 16,571 |
| 2 | Portsmouth, Saint John Parish | 3,633 |
| 3 | Marigot, Saint Andrew Parish | 2,669 |
| 4 | Berekua, Saint Patrick Parish | 2,608 |
| 5 | Mahaut, Saint Paul Parish | 2,369 |
| 6 | Saint Joseph, Saint Joseph Parish | 2,184 |
| 7 | Wesley, Saint Andrew Parish | 1,933 |
| 8 | Massacre, Saint Paul Parish | 1,552 |
| 9 | Soufrière, Saint Mark Parish | 1,416 |
| 10 | Salisbury, Saint Joseph Parish | 1,413 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Castle Bruce, Saint David Parish | 1,387 |
| 12 | La Plaine, Saint Patrick Parish | 1,332 |
| 13 | Pointe Michel, Saint Luke Parish | 1,202 |
| 14 | Woodford Hill, Saint Andrew Parish | 1,063 |
| 15 | Calibishie, Saint Andrew Parish | 1,020 |
| 16 | Colihaut, Saint Peter Parish | 890 |
| 17 | Rosalie, Saint David Parish | 802 |
| 18 | Castle Comfort, Saint George Parish | 790 |
| 19 | Vieille Case, Saint Andrew Parish | 726 |
| 20 | Pont Cassé, Saint Paul Parish | 702 |