Inflation Rate (CPI): Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic's inflation rate (cpi) is currently 4.2% as of 2026. # Dominican Republic Inflation Rate (CPI) The Dominican Republic's inflation rate stands at 4.
Current (2026)
4.2%
+13.5% y/y
Peak (2004)
51.5%
Low (2015)
0.8%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Inflation Rate (CPI) — Dominican Republic
1980 — 2026
Inflation Rate (CPI) — Dominican Republic
Analysis# Dominican Republic Inflation Rate (CPI)
The Dominican Republic's inflation rate stands at 4.2% in 2026, reflecting moderate price growth well below historical extremes. The country experienced its all-time peak of 51.5% in 2004, a severe inflationary episode that contrasts sharply with the record low of 0.8% in 2015. Since 1980, inflation has declined 80.6% overall, demonstrating substantial long-term progress in price stability despite significant volatility across decades.
Recent years reveal important shifts in inflationary dynamics. Following a surge to 8.8% in 2022—the highest point since the early 2000s—inflation has decelerated markedly, dropping to 3.3% by 2024. The modest uptick to 4.2% in 2026 suggests stabilization around the low-to-mid 4% range. This trajectory indicates the central bank's successful monetary tightening measures have restored price stability after pandemic-driven pressures, positioning inflation within a sustainable corridor.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 4.0% | +0.00% |
| 2029 | 4.0% | +0.00% |
| 2028 | 4.0% | +0.00% |
| 2027 | 4.0% | -4.76% |
| 2026 | 4.2% | +13.51% |
| 2025 | 3.7% | +12.12% |
| 2024 | 3.3% | -31.25% |
| 2023 | 4.8% | -45.45% |
| 2022 | 8.8% | +7.32% |
| 2021 | 8.2% | +115.79% |
| 2020 | 3.8% | +111.11% |
| 2019 | 1.8% | -50.00% |
| 2018 | 3.6% | +9.09% |
| 2017 | 3.3% | +106.25% |
| 2016 | 1.6% | +100.00% |
| 2015 | 0.8% | -73.33% |
| 2014 | 3.0% | -37.50% |
| 2013 | 4.8% | +29.73% |
| 2012 | 3.7% | -56.47% |
| 2011 | 8.5% | +34.92% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.3% | +350.00% |
| 2009 | 1.4% | -86.79% |
| 2008 | 10.6% | +73.77% |
| 2007 | 6.1% | -19.74% |
| 2006 | 7.6% | +80.95% |
| 2005 | 4.2% | -91.84% |
| 2004 | 51.5% | +87.96% |
| 2003 | 27.4% | +426.92% |
| 2002 | 5.2% | -41.57% |
| 2001 | 8.9% | +15.58% |
| 2000 | 7.7% | +18.46% |
| 1999 | 6.5% | +35.42% |
| 1998 | 4.8% | -42.17% |
| 1997 | 8.3% | +53.70% |
| 1996 | 5.4% | -56.80% |
| 1995 | 12.5% | +50.60% |
| 1994 | 8.3% | +56.60% |
| 1993 | 5.3% | +23.26% |
| 1992 | 4.3% | -90.87% |
| 1991 | 47.1% | -6.73% |
| 1990 | 50.5% | +24.08% |
| 1989 | 40.7% | -7.29% |
| 1988 | 43.9% | +222.79% |
| 1987 | 13.6% | +78.95% |
| 1986 | 7.6% | -83.22% |
| 1985 | 45.3% | +124.26% |
| 1984 | 20.2% | +260.71% |
| 1983 | 5.6% | -26.32% |
| 1982 | 7.6% | +1.33% |
| 1981 | 7.5% | -65.44% |
| 1980 | 21.7% | — |
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