Population of Dominica

As of May 2025, the population of Dominica is 73.6 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 310 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.43%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 30.4 years in 2015 to 33.2 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 74.5 years and population density is 98.2 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Dominica peaked in 1959, reaching around 3.32% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.42% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.92 thousand in 1959 to nearly 310 in 2025.

Life Expectancy

In Dominica, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 72.3 years in 2005 to 74.5 years in 2025, representing an increase of more than 2 years over the past 2 decades.

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 18 most populous cities in Dominica: